Big Four on the River
for wind ensemble
Download Score (PDF)Program Notes“Big Four on the River” is a short work for wind ensemble inspired by the historic riverfront cities of my native Southeastern United States. Cities like Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans share a rich cultural heritage that reflects the diversity and conflict found within the region. Of course, jazz played a strong role in these towns and is on full display in this piece. The “big four” refers to the emphasis on the fourth beat of each bar in traditional jazz (particularly in second line drumming). The work moves through time beginning with a strong Dixieland flavor, moving to the swing era, followed by 70’s fusion, and finally a touch of indie grunge. This work is dedicated to my colleague and fellow southerner and trombonist Dr. Rebecca Phillips. Conference Performances: 2015 Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic 2016 North Carolina All-State Senior High School Honor Band |
Performance materialsAvailable through Murphy Music Press
$125 plus shipping (purchase price with unlimited performance rights) Includes bound 11x17 score and complete parts in PDF format Recordings |