A light hearted rhythm based piece, this is a great brass feature. The middle of the arrangement moves into a more symphonic/snare drum cadence feel and then ends back with the light rhythmic feel.
This arrangement is in the Key of C with very few accidentals. This would be a great opener for a church that is moving towards a rhythm based worship service. BUT, you don’t have to have a rhythm section to play this piece. Not at all. As long as you have a piano player, they can play the written out piano part.
As true to the entire series, this arrangement features playable, easy to read rhythms for all sections.
You can download the sample score here to take a look at the arrangement.
Double click below to hear the full orchestra recording of this arrangement:
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8 Core Orchestra Series
The 8 Core Orchestra Series is a full orchestra instrumental series based around an 8 core group of players plus piano/rhythm.
Full orchestra arrangements-They work with 8 core players, but the arrangements are written for full orchestra.
The 8 Core players are: 1 flute, 1 oboe or clarinet, 2 trumpets, 1 horn, 2 trombones and 1 bass trombone or tuba.
Complete Instrumentation: 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon/bass clarinet, 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone/tuba, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, harp, percussion (2 players), timpani, piano, electric bass, guitar(s) and drums
Written out piano, electric bass and drum parts