Composed by L. Barton. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2012-00). Score and set of parts. Composed 2012. Duration 4 minutes, 16 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4135-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4135-00).
Warning: Don’t try this tune anywhere unless you are ready to rock! This hard driving rock tune kicks in the afterburners in the first measure and doesn’t let up. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that guarantee you will be performance ready with the absolute minimum of rehearsal time. Scored for limited instrumentation with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over super easy changes, Don’t Try This at Home will be accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles. Loaded with student and audience appeal, this tune is a great contest/concert selection. Go on, try it, we dare you!