Vince Gassi

Set in four movements, this challenging work for brass or woodwind quintet musically explores various geometric concepts. The titles of each movement (Displacement, Parallels, Increments, and Obtusis Angularis) aptly describe the thematic development contained therein. Quartal harmony, tone clusters and intricately written melodies give this suite a delightfully fresh sound.

Bongo beats and bari sax bass lines combine to bring out the best in your sax quartet. This cookin tune features the bongo player in an ad lib solo and the baritone sax player vying for the spotlight with cool blues licks and a hip walking bass line. The rest of the ensemble joins in the fun to make this trifle a high impact escapade.

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR BRASS QUINTET, WOODWIND ENSEMBLE, JAZZ ENSEMBLE, TRUMPET ENSEMBLE

Here is a hot little latin number to spice things up. Start with one part cool tune, mix in some lush harmonies, toss in a unison ensemble part, a written solo, a funky intro and voila, an audience favourite. 3:30

PARTS:
PART 1 - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet
PART 2 - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet
PART 3 - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone
PART 4 - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, F Horn
PART 5 - Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone
Optional Percussion
Optional Drum Set

A lilting tune with cool chord changes in the accompaniment gives this piece a carefree, sugarless sound. Optional drum part included.

Trills and frills abound in this decorative arrangement of O Canada for 3 flutes. All parts are constantly on the move which means that there's never a dull moment. If you're looking for the right balance between challenging and fun, look no further. This refreshing spring bouquet is just what the doctor ordered.

Wanna have some fun? Of course you do! And there's plenty enough for all in this new adventure for young malleteers. A catchy tune, exotic harmonies and lilting rhythmic grooves will carry you across the horizon into the mystical realm of genies, wizards and sorcery. So turn that frown upside down, pick up a mallet or two and let this one cast a spell on you. You never know when you'll run into a marimba-xylo-bongophone!!

Simple is best. This ultra-cool event for percussion ensemble is a soothing escape from life's complexities. Based on the blues, it has a few harmonic twists thrown in for good measure and... there follow some good measures indeed, for all, I say ALL parts are interesting, easy and everyone gets to soliloquize. This one is not easy to describe because... Um... It's Complicated!! (Oboe part not included).

When it comes to Percussion Ensembles, talk is not cheap, it's essential! Featuring an impressive array of things to hit, this "way cool" piece for things pitched and un-pitched will give percussionists and non-percussionists alike much to talk about.  Grooves, moves, and mallet Blues; it's all good. So gather your posse now and just tell them to beat it!

Here is a hot little latin number to spice things up. Start with one part cool tune, mix in some lush harmonies, toss in a unison ensemble part, written tuba solo and a funky intro and voila, an audience favourite. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR BRASS QUINTET, WOODWIND ENSEMBLE, JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Just For Two: Jazz Duets, Volume 1
LEVEL: Medium

This is part of an interchangeable series to accommodate performance with any combination of instruments.

I had a lot of fun writing "Just For Two" and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles, keys and meters and will provide hours of... you guessed it...FUN. From Bossa to Cha Cha, from Bebop to Funk, there is something for everyone. So grab a friend, sit down and have a blast!!

Available for the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba.

Stocking Stuffers: 10 Short Christmas Duets with Piano
LEVEL: Easy

It won't take long to get into the Christmas spirit with these refreshing versions of your favorite Christmas carols. Each selection can be played as a stand alone duet or with piano accompaniment. These arrangements are fun and easy and will make a perfect addition to any Christmas concert or holiday celebration. Also available with these arrangements are beautiful, lush orchestral accompaniment tracks, available for free download (see below). These stunning and colorful scorings would make a special addition to a church service or school event. Simply download whichever MP3s you want and play them through speakers and have the instrumentalists play along. Pieces include Good King Wenceslas, Holly and the Ivy, Huron Carol, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree, Silent Night, Up on the Rooftop, Little Drummer Boy, We Three Kings and Ding Dong Merrily on High.

Available for the following instruments: Flutes, Clarinets, Eb Saxophones, Trumpets, F Horns, F Horns - stand alone version *, Trombones, Tubas.

* This stand alone version cannot be used in combination with the others in the series. It has been transposed to best suit the range of horn players at this level.

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