SKU: CL.DBI-BG1001-01

A collection of 12 original compositions by Dallas Brass arranger and composer, John Wasson. The pieces are written in a variety of music styles, Swing, Salsa, Blues, Reggae, Funk, and Broadway. They are scored for brass quintet and drums, but will also work for brass alone. Fun to listen to and even more fun to play, the difficulty level is appropriate for accomplished high school players on up. Accessible in regard to range, endurance and technique, these pieces will challenge each musician to play with good articulation, intonation and rhythm - all essential elements of any musical style. The collection is also great for gigging quintets! The COMPLETE SET includes books for: Director, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Drums, and Trombone/Baritone/ Trumpet III substitute for Horn. Plus a full performance CD recorded by the Dallas Brass CONTENTS: Senor Salsa, Balloon Ride, Next Stop Funksville, Basically Basie, Surfside, Swingtime, Hearland, Catwalk Blues, Island Holiday, The Hipster, Beyond The Clouds, Curtain Call.