Dive into the heart of early jazz with "Grandpa's Spells," a classic ragtime masterpiece by Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton, now beautifully adapted for Woodwind Quintet by Francesco Leone. This intermediate-level arrangement brings the infectious rhythms and pioneering spirit of Morton's composition to the woodwind ensemble, allowing musicians to explore the rich textures and vibrant energy of early American jazz. The eBook provides the full score and seven parts for a traditional woodwind quintet lineup: Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet, French Horn in F, and Bassoon. Leone's arrangement meticulously preserves the original's playful melodies and syncopated rhythms, ensuring an engaging and authentic ragtime experience that is both challenging and enjoyable for intermediate musicians. To ensure the arrangement's versatility and adaptability to different ensemble configurations, alternative parts are included for E-flat Horn and B-flat Bass Clarinet, offering substitutions for the French Horn and Bassoon parts. These alternatives allow ensembles to tailor the piece to their unique strengths and instrument availability, enhancing the overall performance. An audio demonstration, available on www.glissato.it, provides an excellent reference for ensembles to familiarize themselves with the tempo, style, and character of Leone's arrangement. This demo is an invaluable tool for rehearsal and individual practice, helping musicians achieve a cohesive and spirited rendition of "Grandpa's Spells." "Grandpa's Spells" arranged for woodwind quintet is more than a piece of music; it's an invitation to explore the roots of jazz through the expressive capabilities of woodwind instruments. Whether for performance, educational purposes, or the sheer joy of playing, this eBook promises to bring the lively atmosphere of ragtime to life, offering a unique and enriching musical journey for woodwind musicians and their audiences.

"The Washington Post" march by J.P.Sousa. Arrangement for Woodwind Quintet (intermediate level). Score and Parts (7): Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn in F and Bassoon. Optional parts included: Eb Horn and Bass Clarinet (instead bassoon). Audio demo available on www.glissato.it - ________________________ "The Washington Post" arrangiamento per Quintetto di Fiati comprensivo di partitura e parti (7).

Vampire Vultures is an unexpected gift from the late music legend John Fahey. Originally a project of his own conception, it was to be an epic work that would expand on many of the character and experiences he introduced in How Bluegrass Music Destroyed My Life (2000). It is a unique volume that allows the reader to walk deep into the mind of its creator. Compiled from his private papers, it includes notebook entries, short stories, letters never sent, revealing the struggles and victories of a cult icon's life in modern America.

Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire is the most definitive publication on the status of the euphonium in the history of this often misunderstood and frequently under-appreciated instrument. This volume documents the rich history, the wealth of repertoire, and the incredible discography of the euphonium. Music educators, composers/arrangers, instrument historians, performers on other instruments, and students of the euphonium (baritone horn, tenor tuba, etc.) will find the exhaustive research evident in this volume's pages to be compelling and comprehensive. Contributors are Lloyd Bone, Brian L. Bowman, Neal Corwell, Adam Frey, Marc Dickman, Bryce Edwards, Seth D. Fletcher, Carroll Gotcher, Atticus Hensley, Lisa M. Hocking, Sharon Huff, Kenneth R. Kroesche, R. Winston Morris, John Mueller, Michael B. O'Connor, Eric Paull, Joseph Skillen, Kelly Thomas, Demondrae Thurman, Matthew J. Tropman, and Mark J. Walker.