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Jazz Ensemble | Music for Brass | Music for Orchestra

Jazz Ensemble

All titles for Jazz Ensemble are written for 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, and Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Selected titles also include separate Percussion part.

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  New Life

  by John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 5

  Originally recorded by the Dallas Brass on their Windborne CD, this Big Band arrangement in a Bossa style features a written solo for Soprano Sax, improvised solos for Flugel and Guitar, and some beautiful ensemble writing for the entire band. Challenging Rhythm section playing throughout. Lead Trumpet to A#, Flugels.

  

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  Heat-Seeker

  by John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 5

  Written for the Purdue Jazz Band’s annual Jazz Festival, this high-energy swing powerhouse features solos for Trumpet and Tenor Sax. Lead Trumpet to high F.

  

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  Bodge

  by Jiggs Whigham, arr. John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 6

  Originally recorded by the composer-trombonist Jiggs Whigham on his “Hope” CD as a small group work, this beautiful jazz waltz ballad fills out the lush harmonies and colors in a big band arrangement, providing a beautiful backdrop for Soprano Sax, Flugel and Trombone melody, as well as an improvised Trombone solo. The Lead Trumpet player is featured in a soaring line ending on a high E. Flugels.

  

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  Song for Kate

  by John Wynn, arr. John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 5

  This work was composed as a solo guitar work by John Wynn. In this big band treatment the Guitarist is featured, as well as an improvised solo for Tenor Sax. Flute doubles in top 4 Saxes.

  

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  Funk City

  by John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 5

  This original work, a shout-out to an extremely popular Bay Area band, was written for the U. S. Air Force Jazz Ensemble at Elmendorf, Alaska. True to the style, it features Electric Guitar and Tenor Sax solos, as well as prominent licks for the Bari Sax player with Bass Trombone. Lead Trumpet to high F.

  

Music for Brass

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  American Fanfare

  by John Wasson

  $25.00 | Brass Quintet | Grade 5

  Originally commissioned and recorded by the Dallas Brass on their “Debut” CD, this flashy fanfare has been performed by Marching Bands, Concert Bands and Orchestras. This edition features the original instrumentation for Brass Quintet with Percussionist. Trumpets in C.

  

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  Celebration Fanfare

  by John Wasson

  $25.00 | Brass Quintet | Grade 6

  A substantial work for Quintet with Percussionist, this fanfare Features every instrument in the ensemble and provides challenging work for all. Trumpets in Bb.

  

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  The National Anthem

  Setting by John Wasson

  $35.00 | Brass Choir | Grade 5

  This tour de force arrangement for Brass Choir with two Percussionists creates a splashy, festive sound with the traditional melody passed from section to section while the Trumpets provide flourishes throughout. Perfect for any occasion. Trumpets in Bb. Instrumentation 44311+2 Perc.

  

Music for Orchestra (Rental only)

To order rental works, send email to info (at) johnwasson (dot) com.

• Festival Fanfare for Christmas
• Bellsong Fantasy
• Hark the Herald Trumpets Sing
• Song of the Angels
• Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella