Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1350144

By Michael Drake. By Michael Drake. Arranged by Kevin Carberry. Blues,Broadway,Film/TV,Jazz,Musical/Show,Singer/Songwriter. 148 pages. Michael Gene Drake #934922. Published by Michael Gene Drake (A0.1350144).

Birthday Blues

Here is score and all the parts from my big band composition 

“Birthday Blues� 

It’s my Birthday, it’s my Birthday, it’s my Birthday, it’s my Birthday. Give me the Birthday Blues.
Here are the lyrics:

Another year gone by another tear gone dry well it's my birthday.

 It’s my Birthday it’s my Birthday.

Another fear says bye my life’s in gear and I'm high it's my birthday. 

It’s my Birthday, it’s my Birthday. 

Give me birthday hugs and kisses, that's really what I wishes on my birthday.

Well I like to drinkin’ wine and the music feels just fine

and the Lord knows for sure that the world is all mine,

On my birthday, it's my birthday. Give me birth-day hugs and kisses, 

that's really what I wishes, on my birthday.

People say I'm getting’ old well I insist they must be told.

That with age comes a capacity to make love in winters cold.

On my birthday, it's my birthday. Well give me birthday hugs and kisses, 

that's really what I wishes on my birthday.

They say 2 girls are better than 1 and 3 is better than 2 

If I had 4 I'd close the door and never beg for more!

On my birthday, it's my birthday. Well Give me birthday hugs and kisses, 

that's really what I wishes on my birthday. 

Give me birthday hugs and kisses, that's really what I wishes on my birth-day.

 

michaeldrakemusic@outlook.com   www.drakemusic.com.

String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.870322

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Markus Plattner (*1952). Blues,Gospel,Jazz,Spiritual,Standards. Score and parts. 17 pages. Markus Plattner #1791889. Published by Markus Plattner (A0.870322).

Oh Them Gospel Strings! 

Kumbaya

This arrangements for string trio (2 violins/viola/opt. cello) has strong connections with jazz and blues. It is in the form of melody/variations/reprise. The variations are written in free fantasy style, similar to a jazz musician improvising over a set number of bars and chords. If unsure, please refer to the audio recording to get an idea of how the arranger intended these pieces to be played. The optional cello part is scored mostly 8vb to the viola part. However, for sound purposes, the trio sounds better with viola instead of cello.

Consider the other 3 available songs for download in the same series (Let Us Break Bread, Do Lord, Go Tell It On The Mountain). Also available is a publication containing all the songs (Oh Them Gospel Strings! for String Trio).

Watch the Youtube Video with the scrolling score, Kumbaya starts at 0:51

Degree of difficulty: medium to more difficult

Score and parts 17 pages incl. cover, total length approx. 3’20 minutes.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1303027

By Tom Petty. By Tom Petty. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Blues,Contemporary,Rock. 15 pages. Jeff Tincher #892614. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.1303027).

Here is one of Tom Petty's big FM hits. In the original key from his Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers LP, this is a great blues song. Note: this arrangement eliminates the 2 measure drum beat solo to make it a better performance piece. Duration = 2:42. Visit my websites: https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/sheetmusic, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing/.

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1303006

By Tom Petty. By Tom Petty. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Blues,Contemporary,Rock. 15 pages. Jeff Tincher #892613. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.1303006).

Here is one of Tom Petty's big FM hits. In the original key from his Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers LP, this is a great blues song. Note: this arrangement eliminates the 2 measure drum beat solo to make it a better performance piece. Duration = 2:42. Visit my websites: https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/sheetmusic, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing/.

Small Ensemble Clarinet,Cornet,Flute,Snare Drum - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.690530

Composed by Avigayil Bismuth. Arranged by Avigayil Bismuth. Blues,Instructional,Jewish,Multicultural,Rock,World. Score and parts. 3 pages. Bismuth #299232. Published by Bismuth (A0.690530).

A great little boogie for three parts and opt snare or high-hat. Good for teaching riffs, licks, and pop style. The better the musicians can play, the faster it can go. No one gets left behind in the call and response. The Meron part occurs in what could be called a bridge -- a snippet of Bar Yohai, which should be smoothly played for full effect. The maquam makes for some fun melodic contrast. A pretty normal fun closing lick. Good fun for all.