This is a very usable sonata with four contrasting movements The first movement is recorded and available free of charge below. The second is marked Allegro and is longer with constant runs between the two parts. The third is marked Largo and is a fine contrast to the other fast movements with a slower and more lyric setting.. The last movement is marked Vivace and is the most difficult and also the most entertaining for both the players and the listeners. I transposed the entire Sonata for easier keys as well as range concerns. Feel free to listen and download the 1st movement and if interested, the full Sonata is available below.

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This is #5 in our series of Dixieland Band arrangements and it was also requested….again. If my student band had this in their program back in ‘82, we might have won the Southern Comfort College Dixieland competition! This will take some practicing for it has everything added to it. The trombone has two quotes during the solo which will be recognized by the Dixieland fans and all of the solos are written out along with the chord changes. The piano, guitar and drum parts are only suggestions for most players will want to do their own thing. The horn parts on the other hand should be played for good ensemble playing. The last eight measures feature the three horns and should get a standing ovation. Just before the end, I thought a classical counterpoint section was needed to set up the horn soli section. Every player has a solo so everyone will be a star.

Listen to sample- Shake It and Break It

View first page of score- Shake It and Break It-First Page of score

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This is #4 in our series of Dixieland Band arrangements and it was also requested. This is based on Bob Wilber and his band’s performance at the Ascona Jazz Festival in 1987. To it I added a trombone part, an introduction and have copied most of the clarinet solo from his original video. This is a very fine number for a special affect for the rhythm parts are very different from most Dixieland charts. This will be one of your bands favorite numbers and the trumpet player will enjoy it for it gives him/her time to rest the chops.

Listen to sample- Egyptian Fantasy

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This is #3 in our series of Dixieland Band arrangements and it was also requested, again. This arrangement evolved by itself. The idea of a chord on guitar on the opening works great to introduce the solo clarinet. The counter melody between the clarinet and high trombone is effective and the ascending half steps to bring in the trumpet works also. The whole arrangement starts slow and free in style and gradually increases in tempo and busyness in all the parts. I wanted to make a difference between the guitar sound and the piano sound during the clarinets solo for contrast. As with all of these arrangements, the piano, guitar, bass and drums have full parts but are there only for information for most players want to do their own thing any way. Every note has been written for the solo so what you hear on the recording should be what you get from your group.

Listen to sample- I’ve Got A Right To Sing the Blues

View first page of Clarinet part- I’ve Got A Right To Sing the Blues- 1st page of Clarinet

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This is #2 in our series of Dixieland Band arrangements and it was also requested. Each of these arrangements is similar but not copied from the original recordings to keep the authenticity of the original but I have added a few tricks just to keep the audience’s attention. Case in point is the smooth transition from “Burnin’ The Iceberg” to the Tom Jones “Delilah”, “Love Oh Love, Oh Careless Love” and finally “She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain”. That will get you your next return job for features like that will set your band apart from the usual “Oh, we’ll just fake it” bands. Start your collection now for if the interest continues, we might be able to bring Dixieland back.

Listen to sample- Burning the Iceburg

View second page of score- Burnin’ The Iceberg- Page 2 of score

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I have played a lot of Easter Services and one thing is usually true; most organists don’t know what to do with the brass players unless the arrangement has been written out. Most often we hear this, “I want you to play along on the hymns”. That doesn’t give you much to work on for in order to play along with the hymns, you will have to transpose the top line of the organ part. Although this is expected of trumpet players, it sometimes is a problem with younger players. Then we might be asked to play an obbligato part which will stop most players. Most Easters also include one, two and sometimes three trumpet players who most often have to sit around doing nothing or doubling on the first part.

The days of unorganized confusion in the choir loft are finally over.

This arrangement includes the following possibilities-

1. Transposed hymn melody for trumpet solo.
2. Transposed parts for a trumpet duet/ trio and/or quartet.
3. Transposed melody for one trumpet and choice of three additional descants.

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Listen to this sample of all four independent parts performed with one of the most popular hymns- Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

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I have played a lot of Easter Services and one thing is usually true; most organists don’t know what to do with the brass players unless the arrangement has been written out. Most often we hear this, “I want you to play along on the hymns”. That doesn’t give you much to work on for in order to play along with the hymns, you will have to transpose the top line of the organ part. Although this is expected of trumpet players, it sometimes is a problem with younger players. Then we might be asked to play an obbligato part which will stop most players. Most Easters also include one, two and sometimes three trumpet players who most often have to sit around doing nothing or doubling on the first part.

The days of unorganized confusion in the choir loft are finally over.

This arrangement includes the following possibilities-

1. Transposed hymn melody for trumpet solo.
2. Transposed parts for a trumpet duet/ trio and/or quartet.
3. Transposed melody for one trumpet and choice of three additional descants.

Start collecting these descant arrangements and be a hero to every organist you run into.

Listen to this sample of all four independent parts performed with one of the most popular hymns- Crown Him With Many Crowns

View first page of trumpet score- Crown Him- First page of Trumpet score

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I have played a lot of Easter Services and one thing is usually true; most organists don’t know what to do with the brass players unless the arrangement has been written out. Most often we hear this, “I want you to play along on the hymns”. That doesn’t give you much to work on for in order to play along with the hymns, you will have to transpose the top line of the organ part. Although this is expected of trumpet players, it sometimes is a problem with younger players. Then we might be asked to play an obbligato part which will stop most players. Most Easters also include one, two and sometimes three trumpet players who most often have to sit around doing nothing or doubling on the first part.

The days of unorganized confusion in the choir loft are finally over.

This arrangement includes the following possibilities-

1. Transposed hymn melody for trumpet solo.
2. Transposed parts for a trumpet duet/ trio and/or quartet.
3. Transposed melody for one trumpet and choice of three additional descants.

Start collecting these descant arrangements and be a hero to every organist you run into.

Listen to this sample of all four independent parts performed on one of the most popular hymns- Organ 4 trumpets

View first page of score- Were You There-First page of score

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….another request. Keep them coming for I’ll never get stuck in a rut!

The tempo is more in line with a true Cakewalk and has the old Southern dignity required to pull it off. Each of the horns has a solo (written out) and each member has a vamp section where he or she is introduced. This arrangement will work for any good Dixieland band and can be used as an opener or a feature number in the middle of a program. I even added a “One More Time” shout at the end and have indicated where to restart the last run through. Everything needed to bring down the house is in this arrangement. The trombone smears are also indicated.

Everything is indicated in each part with complete Piano, Guitar, Bass and drum parts included.

Most groups will only require the instrumental parts but if you are working with a student group and require a complete score, I have made that available for an additional $5.00.

It’s time to bring back Dixieland!

Listen to sample- Cake Walkin’ Babies From Home

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This is another request from a new friend who wanted this done. I didn’t know the piece but after listening to it for a few days, I decided to see just where it wanted to go. The choral section in the middle makes a good contrast to the other sections and showcases the horns alone. The solo is written out and all of the high notes have optional notes. The counter melody at the end came to me one day and I think it is the best part of the chart. The interaction of the trumpets, bass and guitar is a wonderful combination. I keep playing this around my house all day long.

Listen to sample- Fantasy- horns and rhythm

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