C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1376331

By Heidi Savoie. By Heidi Savoie. Arranged by Heidi Savoie. Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,Jazz,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Heidi Savoie #960874. Published by Heidi Savoie (A0.1376331).

This is a lead sheet for any instrument for the song Almost May. 

Almost May - Theme and Variations
Backstory: 
Years ago I wrote a simple piano piece for my students. As instrumental music can fully exist outside the confines of words, it can be difficult to find the right title for something that is pure sound and possibility. I took inspiration from the time of year in which I had composed it and stamped it, “Almost May�. Like springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, “Almost May� unfolds slowly and majestically, with ever-evolving layers for the senses to discover. 

What to listen for: Theme

The main theme is first presented by the piano with minimal fanfare. This part was written to be easy enough for a child, which despite being sparing of notes, delivers rich harmonic content. Every note has been carefully curated for the optimal combination of accessibility and depth. Weaving chromatically into distantly-related keys, the melody takes small steps into contrasting musical spaces. In a wordless procession, the storyline plays out, as if the theme discovers that someone very different lives next door, and they slowly become inseparable. The piano is accompanied by an airy touch of brushes against a snare drum, like the pitter patter of soft feline steps. In the low frequency range, the upright bass supports and deepens the tonal palette with its earthy underpinnings. 

What to listen for: Variation I 
The unmistakable string section arrives like a breath of warm air. Lush, warm and reassuring like sunshine on your cheeks, the string parts begin with long tones. This broadness and stability will evolve into more layers of complexity throughout the section. While the role of the string section is background accompaniment, it undergoes textural changes which allow for some layers to briefly rise to the forefront as melody. Careful listening to the string parts will reveal an oceanic churning, a motion from background to foreground with expansions and contractions along the way. Floating overtop this density is the improvised piano solo, with ascending gestures that progress in detail and density. Each instrument enters a general unfolding and growth period in the first variation. The bass and drums include more fills than before, as the ensemble tends gradually toward more grandeur. 

What to listen for: Variation II 

The final variation opens with a decadent treatment of the melody. What was initially expressed by a soloist as a childlike plea is reimagined as a two-part conversation between the piano and lead viola. The obbligato voiced in the viola is a derivation of the melody that holds the space between phrases so the listener's attention is passed seamlessly between the piano and viola part. This dialogue features commentary on the original melody in the form of ornamentation and taking surprising pathways to expected destinations. The rhythm section (bass and drums) takes more liberties in creating a verdant soundscape as the ensemble rises to a final climax. 

Credits: 
I would like to thank Cole Canaday for the nuance, imagination and depth of understanding with which he brought this piece to life. I would also like to thank Blake Hamilton and Anastace for providing invaluable audio engineering feedback.

Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: AX.00-PC-0017177_TN1

1st Trombone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Gordon Goodwin. Jazz; Secular. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0017177_TN1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0017177_TN1).

UPC: 038081385556.

A medium swing chart in the style of Basie and Hefti, you'll love this Goodwin adaptation of the wonderful holiday classic. Not a drum showcase, but the drummer has plenty of solo space beginning on brushes then to sticks and the intensity rises. There is a flute part on second alto (can be omitted) and a percussion part for vibes. Optional solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, lead trumpet range is to written high E plus a nice sax soli round out this excellent chart. This chart is so nice, you'll want to play it all twelve months a year!

Full Orchestra - Digital Download

SKU: A0.925271

Composed by ERWIN CHANDLER. Contemporary,Jazz. Score and parts. 129 pages. Paterchan Music #4757339. Published by Paterchan Music (A0.925271).

 Music inspired by Henry Mancini (with whom the composer performed) Medium tempo POPS theme,with swinging brushes on perc, Full pops chart with great appeal! Lively theme!

Jazz Combo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1265608

By Mitch Perrins. By Mitch Perrins. Contemporary,Jazz. 15 pages. Mitch Perrins #858379. Published by Mitch Perrins (A0.1265608).

Contemporary Jazz Piece for Trumpet, Alto Sax, Guitar, Acoustic Bass, and Drums.
Includes transposed score and individual parts. 
NOTE - THERE IS NO DRUM SET PART. The piece runs down very simply, so just using a horn part would be advisable. Brushes recommended.
Be sure to check out the audio example.

Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: AX.00-PC-0016184_D

Drums. Composed by Craig Skeffington. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016184_D. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016184_D).

UPC: 038081314778.

Show off the sensitive side of your ensemble with this ballad with no featured soloist. There is a brief 4-bar written trumpet melody; otherwise, it's all ensemble blend with a lush texture, a double-time section and lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. The drummer plays brushes and sticks, the band emotes and everybody sounds great. Arranged by Craig Skeffington, you'll fall in love with this excellent chart. (3:40).

Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.802373

Composed by Richard Rodgers. Arranged by John Fleming. Jazz,Standards. Brass Band. 36 pages. Flemingmusic #6488545. Published by flemingmusic (A0.802373).

Arranged for Brass Band, this Rogers & Hart ballad features 1st trombone and flugelhorn swapping the melody and also playing some sections as a duet.
I've written the arrangement with some tight jazz harmonies and a nice full, but mostly quiet sound.
The trombone features a jazz solo that can be played as written or improvised using the provided chords.
The instrumentation is traditional Brass band line up, but with only drum kit using brushes in the percussion section.
Duration is 4:40
Intermediate difficulty.

Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: AX.00-PC-0016184_H1

1st F Horn. Composed by Craig Skeffington. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016184_H1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016184_H1).

UPC: 038081314778.

Show off the sensitive side of your ensemble with this ballad with no featured soloist. There is a brief 4-bar written trumpet melody; otherwise, it's all ensemble blend with a lush texture, a double-time section and lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. The drummer plays brushes and sticks, the band emotes and everybody sounds great. Arranged by Craig Skeffington, you'll fall in love with this excellent chart. (3:40).

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.874783

Composed by William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Dr. Jerry Nelson. Christian,Concert,Holiday,Jazz,Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Jerry Nelson #3604015. Published by Jerry Nelson (A0.874783).

NOTE:   Can be performed as a Standalone or, optionally, use the chord chart to add live bass and drums (brushes).  Refer to Audio Demo. Accompaniment track not available.  Receive both levels (4 and 5) for the price of one!    Time - 3:15

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Visit www.JerryNelsonMusic.com for a FREE 15-song Mega-Medley of Arrangements & Audio Demo!