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Jazz Ensemble | Concert Band | 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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  Cabo Rojo Blues

  by John Wasson

  $50.00 | Grade 3
  Cabo Rojo Blues sample

  This straight-8th Latin chart was commissioned by a middle school in Colorado, and provides a great introduction to latin-style playing, particularly for the rhythm section. Playable at a medium-difficult level and featuring Alto and Trumpet solos, this piece offers the opportunity to add multiple percussionists (parts written out) for a big latin band sound. Piano and Bass parts written out with chord changes.

  

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  New Life

  by John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 5
  New Life sample

  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
  Heat-Seeker sample

  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 5
  Bodge sample

  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 4
  Song for Kate sample

  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
  Funk City sample

  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.

  

Concert Band

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  New Release: American Fanfare

  by John Wasson

  $50.00 | Grade 3

  Based upon the original Dallas Brass commission, this very popular Concert Band work is now back in print! Featuring flourishes for Trumpets and a brief Trumpet solo as well as showy parts for woodwinds and percussion, it will work well as opener, closer, or fanfare for your band concert.

  

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  New Release: Geometries

  by John Wasson

  for Solo Brass Quintet, Solo Percussion and Concert Band
  $25 - $150 | Grade 5-6
  

  Geometries is John Wasson's newest composition, commissioned and recorded by the U. S. Air Force Academy Band under the baton of LtCol Larry Lang. This large work is divided into three connected sections, which feature the brass and percussion soloists in both individual and ensemble settings. Encompassing contemporary classical sounds, rhythmic complexity and extended jazz harmonies and exploring a broad range of dynamics and textures, this work will provide an exciting vehicle for your band concert.

  Choose one:
  Score $25.00 Performance Parts $125.00 Score and Parts $150.00
  
  

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  Festival Fanfare for Christmas

  by John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 5 | Features four trumpets
  Festival Fanfare sample

  Originally commissioned and recorded by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, this work has come to be a staple in Christmas Orchestral programs everywhere. As with the original rental work, this adaptation features 2 pairs of trumpets (often placed across the stage from one another for maximum effect) framed by a lush, brassy accompaniment. An Organ part (which may be performed on a Keyboard instrument) is included. An effective winner for your Holiday concert!
  
  Note: This is the version for Concert Band only. For rental of the orchestral version, please email us as below for details.

  

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  Potomac (Concert Overture)

  by John Wasson

  $60.00 | Grade 3
  Potomac sample

  Originally published by Warner Bros. Publications, this patriotic work is now back in print. Featuring bold brass writing and a lush middle section featuring the woodwind family, this work will add a flair of Americana to any band program.

  

Music for Brass

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  New Release: Sleigh Ride

  by Leroy Anderson, arr. by John Wasson

  $45.00 | Grade 4/5
  Sleigh Ride sample

  Commissioned and recorded by the Millar Brass, this work for Brass Ensemble is faithful to Leroy Anderson's original Orchestral classic in every way. Passing melodies and accompaniment figures around the entire ensemble, everyone gets a chance to shine in this much-loved work. Various trumpet mutes required. Scored for 44411+2 Perc.

  

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  American Fanfare

  by John Wasson

  $25.00 | Brass Quintet | Grade 5
  American Fanfare sample

  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
  Celebration Fanfare sample

  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
  National Anthem sample

  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