Lighter selections for woodwinds

Ahoy! This jaunty little sea chanty in 4/4 time is a fun arrangement for younger ensembles. The staccato notes in the lively melody enhance the mood, and a bit of confidence will bring on a dynamic

Brambock introduces students to the signature sound of Afro-Latin jazz, which fuses the sounds and rhythms of Africa with Caribbean dance forms. Instantly familiar classics such as La Cucaracha, Cielito

A flashy arrangement with jazz influences makes for a spectacular piece. Add in some improvisation by all members of the ensemble, and watch the audience tap their feet and clap along. A great number for

A great setting of Mancini's classic is this grade 4 arrangement for clarinet choir. With all the humor this tune evokes, along with bluesy lines for everyone to play, this adaptation is fun for players and

Banditen-Galopp belongs to the several orchestral numbers Johann Strauss, Jr. arranged from his comic operetta Prinz Methusalem. The title is derived from the appearance in the stage work of a

Big Ben's Reel is an energetic romp inspired by the flavor of an Irish Reel. It is reminiscent of Hirsch's beloved Cityscapes for quartet, with catchy melodies, driving rhythms, and a

Arranged by jazz saxophone artist and educator Greg Yasinitsky, this swingin' arrangement of Irving Berlin's timeless classic will be great fun for all.

A popular dance craze of the 1920s, the Charleston was known for its exuberant moves and high-energy style. This arrangement by the same name also exhibits the same type of energy and fun. The fast tempo

Hold on to your hat! This high-energy encore features the first clarinet as soloist at high speed while the rest of the ensemble do their best to keep up! Audiences will be dazzled by the flurry of flying

American composer Howard Hansen, born to Swedish immigrants in Nebraska, was one of the leaders of American Romanticism in classical composition. Clog Dance, originally written for piano, is a

Czech's in the Mail Polka by Kevin Kaisershot was written as a tribute to the German-Czech style polkas that the composer became so familiar with during his undergraduate years at the University of

This approximately four-minute piece is designed as a novelty piece, which works well either as an encore piece on a larger program, or as an addition to a regular program of bassoon pieces or mixed

A fun rendition of Scott Joplin's famous rag, this arrangement for four alto saxophones remains remarkably true to the original composition. Full of syncopation and accents, the solid scoring guarantees