Debussy's classic piano piece Clair de Lune reimagined and reharmonised like you have never heard before in an upbeat swing arrangement for concert wind band. Great fun for the band to play and certain to get audiences' feet tapping encouraging a return visit for your next concert. 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

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

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

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

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

This cheerful, bouncy, medium tempo swing piece reflects Raphael's moniker of super chill cat. It features the alto saxophone playing the melody. 

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
Oscar - The Great Thinker
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.

Jubilee on High is a simple, joyful piece for school/training wind ensemble with piano. The wind parts are supported by a rhythmic piano accompaniment. Originally written for a Christmas concert but can be played for any occasion.

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet in Bb (not crossing the break)

Alto Saxophone

Bassoon

Piano (teacher/MD)

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

School/Training Band

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

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

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

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

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.

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

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Cheers, Bill! is a medium-slow straight feel instrumental for 17-piece Big Band. It is a trombone feature dedicated to the revered trombonist, composer and arranger and band leader, Bill Geldard.

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

Big Band

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

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.

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

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

Cheers, Bill! is a medium-slow straight feel instrumental for Concert Wind Band. It is a trombone feature dedicated to the revered trombonist, composer and arranger and band leader, Bill Geldard.

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

Concert Wind Band

www.chrisfrostmusic.com

chris@chrisfrostmusic.com.

The Inner Workings of Tina's Mind is a samba for 17-piece big band. It is highly rhythmic and energetic with constant shifting harmonic ideas between instrumental sections.

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

Big Band

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.