Pra Caramba! is a samba written for Concert Wind Band. Pra caramba is a Portuguese/Brazilian informal phrase used at the end of a sentence to add extreme emphasis to its meaning; it is a nonesense phrase is isolation.

Example: Brasília é quente pra caramba! = Brasília is damn hot!

This energetic, carnival style piece works best with full percussion although there is an optional cut for when numbers are low. Wind Band Grade 4-5.

Recordings of Christopher Frost's Concert Wind Band compositions can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Concert Wind Band

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Runaway Steam Train Boogie is a fun programmatic saxophone quartet (SATB) illustrating a steam train on its runaway journey. Air blown through the instrument whilst moving the fingers depicts the release of steam at the start of the train's journey soon followed by the whistle portrayed through lip scoops. The melody line is shared between soprano and alto saxophones with the tenor and baritone saxophones characterising the train engine with the opening section outlining a 12-bar blues sequence. The tenor saxophone takes up the mantle carrying the tune through a later minor section. The train gathers pace throughout the piece arriving at 220BPM in a final section flourish. Tempo markings can be adjusted to suit the ensemble. Dare you go any faster?

Recordings of Christopher Frost's saxophone quartets can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Saxophone Quartets

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Waltz For Grandma is a delightfully warm and charming saxophone quartet (SATB) sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

Although the waltz is gentle it has a spring in its step with moderately fast tempo. 

Recordings of Christopher Frost's saxophone quartets can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Saxophone Quartets

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chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

A Pinch Of Salt is a fast straight feel instrumental for 17-piece Big Band.

This lively, driving chart makes a nod to The Muppets Theme and features a tenor saxophone solo.

Recordings of Christopher Frost's Big Band compositions can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Big Band

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Nun With A Gun is a fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek, heist-sounding instrumental for 17-piece Big Band that is sure to raise a smile and get the audience to their feet.

It features an alto saxophone solo and a key change for the final hurrah.

Recordings of Christopher Frost's Big Band compositions can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Big Band

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chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Aramis - The Vole Slayer is a saxophone quartet (SATB) from The Cat Suite, original compositons depicting past and present family cats.  

This menacing, up-tempo piece personifies Aramis in his pursuit of voles pausing midway to protest his innocence before returning to the hunt.

It can be performed as a solo piece or as part of the suite in any order.

Other titles in the suite include:

Claudia - Stompy Diva Cat
Charlie - Impish Jester Cat
Moneypenny - Capricious Cat
Oscar - The Great Thinker
Raphael - Super Chill Cat
Tiggy Tiger - Princess Puss
Whisper - The Sensitive Man

Recordings of Christopher Frost's saxophone quartets can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Saxophone Quartets

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chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

You Warm The Cockles Of My Heart is a medium-slow sentimental love song for 17-piece big band with vocal. The vocal ranges from G below middle C to the second D above middle C (G3-D5) and was originally arranged for a female vocalist although it would also suit a male baritone/crooner.

Recordings of Christopher Frost's Big Band compositions can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Big Band

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chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Holiday Escapade is a beguine for 17-piece Big Band. A gentle beguine groove propels a simple, laid-back melody creating a feel good vibe of carefree summer adventures. The melody is repeated across all sections of the band underpinned by reharmonisation and counterpoint.

Recordings of Christopher Frost's Big Band compositions can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Big Band

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chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Changing Seasons is a warm and hearty piece for school/training wind ensemble in 6 parts. A walking paced melody is supported by a homophonic chordal accompaniment with decoration from a faster paced flowing countermelody. Wind Band Grade 2.

Part 1: Flute 1

Part 2: Flute 2 & Oboe

Part 3: Clarinet in Bb 1

Part 4: Clarinet in Bb 2 (not crossing the break)

Part 5: Alto Saxophone

Part 6: Bass Clarinet in Bb, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon 1

Recordings of Christopher Frost's school/training band pieces can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

School/Training Band

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A Regal Tea Party is a buoyant and exalted sounding piece for school/training wind ensemble in 6 parts. A catchy flowing scalic melody is supported by chordal off-beat quavers. Wind Band Grade 2.

Part 1: Flute 1

Part 2: Flute 2 & Oboe

Part 3: Clarinet in Bb 1

Part 4: Clarinet in Bb 2 (not crossing the break)

Part 5: Alto Saxophone

Part 6: Bass Clarinet in Bb, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon 1

Part 6 alternative: Bassoon 2

Recordings of Christopher Frost's school/training band pieces can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

School/Training Band

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chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Kick Off Your Shoes is a boogie for 17-piece Big Band.

This minor boogie starts with a left hand piano groove after which each section enters playing a different theme. There are written out/improvised solos for trumpet, trombone and alto saxophone. The last section changes key combining themes heard earlier driving the piece home.

Recordings of Christopher Frost's Big Band compositions can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Big Band

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chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Claudia - Stompy Diva Cat is a saxophone quartet (SATB) from The Cat Suite, original compositions depicting past and present family cats.  

This moody, medium swing piece personifies Claudia stomping down the hallway throwing condescending looks in all directions. 

It can be performed as a solo piece or as part of the suite in any order.

Other titles in the suite include:

Aramis - The Vole Slayer
Charlie - Impish Jester Cat
Moneypenny - Capricious Cat
Oscar - The Great Thinker
Raphael - Super Chill Cat
Tiggy Tiger - Princess Puss
Whisper - The Sensitive Man

Recordings of Christopher Frost's saxophone quartets can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Saxophone Quartets

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Oscar - The Great Thinker is a saxophone quartet (SATB) from The Cat Suite, original compositions depicting past and present family cats. 

This slow to medium tempo piece alternates between a straight and swing feel reflecting Oscar's deliberations over every decision that goes through his unhurried mind. 

It can be performed as a solo piece or as part of the suite in any order.

Other titles in the suite include:

Aramis - The Vole Slayer
Claudia - Stompy Diva Cat
Charlie - Impish Jester Cat
Moneypenny - Capricious Cat
Raphael - Super Chill Cat
Tiggy Tiger - Princess Puss
Whisper - The Sensitive Man

Recordings of Christopher Frost's saxophone quartets can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Saxophone Quartets

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Moneypenny - Capricious Cat is a saxophone quartet (SATB) from The Cat Suite, original compositions depicting past and present family cats. 

Moneypenny's capricious nature is explored through changing tempi, articulation and mood portaying her adventurous, playful and loving side. 

It can be performed as a solo piece or as part of the suite in any order.

Other titles in the suite include:

Aramis - The Vole Slayer
Claudia - Stompy Diva Cat
Charlie - Impish Jester Cat
Oscar - The Great Thinker
Raphael - Super Chill Cat
Tiggy Tiger - Princess Puss
Whisper - The Sensitive Man

Recordings of Christopher Frost's saxophone quartets can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Saxophone Quartets

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Hollywood Romance is a straight feel instrumental for 17-piece Big Band.

This moderately slow piece conjures up the sound and imagery of Hollywood's golden age.

Recordings of Christopher Frost's Big Band compositions can be found on his YouTube channel playlist:

Big Band

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.