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Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro-Cuban style to craft thissetting of Duke Ellington's lesser-known work. This striking andfresh-sounding chart features tight harmonies and a driving rhythmicgroove along with solo space for trombone, trumpet and your choice ofsax. The unexpected shift in feel for the shout chorus will knock yoursocks off!

Written in a dynamic, fast, mambo style, saxes do most of the heavylifting in this original from Michael Mossman, supported by punches andanswers in the brass. With stunning harmonic treatments and effectivepacing throughout, there's also an open solo section for any player. Asizzling production number for mature bands!

Frank Kumor sets the lyricalmelody of Santana's "Bella" to a spirited samba. This versatilearrangement features the standard instrumentation of marimba, xylophone,vibraphone, and drumset, plus optional samba band. The addition of thesurdo, tamborim, pandiero, and timbau parts gives the ensemble anauthentic samba-school style. Performers are challenged both musicallyand technically through the combination of rhythmic syncopation, melodicflourishes...

This percussion ensemblearrangement of Joe Zawinul's classic tune, "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," payshomage to the Buddy Rich Big Band. The arrangement utilizes a sectionfor "open" mallet keyboard solos (if desired) using the G-blues scales.In addition to the vibraphone soloist, the marimba and xylophone playersmay also solo over the same section. The piece is scored for orchestrabells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, bass guitar, and drumset.

This medley is a tribute tothe early years of the Beatles. The songs selected featured each of the"Fab Four" on lead vocals along with Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney'ssignature early grooves. The ensemble parts have been arranged tocapture the essence of these iconic songs and to provide the drummerwith a realistic setting to perform these classic drum parts. This musichelped launch the most popular rock band of all time and now you canperform th...

Here is an entertaining arrangement sure to liven up any concert.Written in the Flex-Band format it also includes a brief solo section(ad lib. or as written) for any trumpet, clarinet or flute. HenryMancini's classic is sure to be fun for any audience.BABY ELEPHANT WALK

With its patriotic flavor and dramatic building points, Lee Greenwood'spowerful hit is a natural addition to any concert. Effectively scoredhere in the Flex-Band format by Johnnie Vinson.

Performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's,Henry Mancini's iconic ballad has won numerous awards including theOscar for Best Original Song and the Grammy for Record of the Year, andhas been recorded by countless artists over the years. Arranged as aflexible solo vehicle for vocalist or instrumentalist (flute, oboe,clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, or F horn), this finely crafted settingwill certainly add a special moment on an...

Winning Grammy and Emmy awards for Henry Mancini, this timeless TV themehas come to epitomize “spy” music. This unique arrangement for concertband features an optional solo section where any number of players canimprovise over the simple chord structure or play the sample writtensolos that are provided.PETER GUNN

From the musical Finian's Rainbow, this familiar 1940s standardis nicely scored here for young bands. Written in a moderate tempo, thestyle changes smoothly between swing and Latin and requires no soloists.

First recorded by Billy Joel in 1976, this timeless classic was never ahit on the charts, but over the years has become a fan favorite andboasts countless covers from a diverse range of artists such as FrankSinatra, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, The Muppets and Glee. Here is aterrific medium swing setting playable by young jazz ensembles sure tobe a hit.

Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this very easy arrangement byJohn Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rocktune is sure to liven up any concert.