All the key ingredients you would expect on this timeless swing tune and it's accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with...
This tune is better known as 'Walk Tall' and originally performed by Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel-flavored R&B groove. Features include lead trumpet range to written F top line, and...
Here's a funky rock chart by Vince Gassi called 'Contents Under Pressure' for young band. It's played at 120 BPM and features a written solo for tenor sax, accessible brass ranges, a catchy melody, cl...
This catchy samba features a 16-bar written-out tenor sax solo, trumpet 1 range to written F top line, and only two chords for the rhythm section. Easy to play, very effective, and everyone will dig i...
This fun swing chart, 'Big Band Theory,' is played around 150 BPM with written solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1. Vince Gassi included easy brass ranges, an interlude, unison section solis, and optiona...
Nous pouvons enfin rendre hommage à nos voisins du Nord ! En l'absence d'un arrangement approprié, nous avons choisi de faire appel aux compétences de Vince Gassi, un compositeur et arrangeur canadien...
The Huron Carol is Canada's oldest Christmas carol written in 1643 by Jean de Brébeuf, a Jesuit missionary. The melody is from a traditional French folk song, 'Une Jeune Pucelle' (A Young Maid). Inten...
This exciting original work opens with an ominous theme. It continues to build throughout, culminating in a powerful, climactic ending. Set in Dorian Mode, this piece overflows with vibrant and dramat...
The perfect code, or blueprint, for an enjoyable, playable, musical work! Everyone plays the tune, as well as the recurring motif. Add a touch of percussion to this calypso and you'll be able to repli...
The simple melody and placid harmony of this ancient love song provide a great opportunity for young musicians to explore expressiveness in their performance. This poignant arrangement will lift your...
Nothing says Noel better than a 16th century courtly dance. Also known as 'Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle,' this piece was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this new set...
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 f...
A fanfare, a lyrical theme, and driving energy embody the spirit of the dauntless - the brave and amazing young musicians of Dolphin Senior Public School in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This exciting...
This will earn a smile from the audience and the band. A subtle 'tweet' harmony effect is in the chart, but it's not too obvious, so don't think this is a novelty chart. Instead, it's a rock-flavored,...
Here's a drivin', sorta-funky rock chart at 124 BPM that'll grab you with its infectious hook and way cool, blues-centric melody. Dig the brief written-out solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 1. Check ou...
This lyrical melody was scored with an easy rock groove for full ensemble. Features include a stop-time interlude, lead trumpet range to written F top line, clear and accurate rhythm section parts, an...
Dreamsville is an outstanding ballad style arrangement of a beautiful Henry Mancini song arranged by Vince Gassi. The 1st tenor sax has a few melody phrases and a brief solo, and the 1st trumpet range...
This beautiful ballad features the ensemble and is truly a gem at this level. Lush harmony abounds and all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble are utilized. There is a short written Piano sol...
Apprécier la beauté de la nature nous apporte toujours de la joie. My Heart with Pleasure Fills, de Vince Gassi, s'inspire de l'un des poèmes lyriques les plus populaires de William Wordsworth, "I Wan...
This festive concert overture is sure to add a sparkle to your next program. It features wonderful melodic lines and colorful harmonies with a healthy portion of ebullient rhythms added to the recipe....
Strong themes contrast with gentler statements, expressive of reverence, courage, and pride. Open your next concert with this easy concert march inspired by the bravery and honor of all those who stan...
Canadian Folk Trilogy offers a refreshing setting of three popular Canadian Folk songs. Kicking things off is an enjoyable adaptation of 'Donkey Riding. ' Singing this tune helped sailors to pass the...
How beautiful are English Folk Songs! This simple, yet appealing setting of Green Bushes is a perfect change of pace for your next concert and will provide ample opportunity for your students to work...
From the shores of Canada's east coast comes this simple but beautiful folk melody. This lovely arrangement of Cape Breton Lullaby offers an excellent opportunity for teaching expression and lyrical p...