Aaron Hettinga

Aaron Hettinga

This arrangement gives a horn section a chance to beef up a performance of Prince's "Kiss." This horn chart follows the key and form of the original track to bring some extra support to the synth parts. The Bari Sax part is Optional. Really lifts up a live performance!

This arrangement gives a horn section a chance to beef up a performance of "Gold On The Ceiling." This horn chart follows the key and form of the original track to bring some extra support to the synth parts. The Bari Sax part is Optional. Really lifts up a live performance!

This arrangement gives a horn section a chance to beef up a performance of "Something Just Like This." This horn chart follows the key and form of the original track to bring some extra support to the synth parts. Really lifts up a live performance!

Sia's powerful song "Unstoppable" is available here in Lead sheet format. Key of F#minor. Follows the form of the original recording with melody, lyrics and chords.

Also available for String Quartet or for Clarinet Quartet/Choir or SATB Saxophone Quartet

A fun number to play, on its own or combined with other TV theme songs on your program. The Rhythmic nature of the tune may pose a little challenge for younger players, and covers a fair degree of many of the instrument ranges. A good showcase for the variety of sounds that can come from even a small woodwind ensemble!

Flexibility: The Bassoon and Bass Clarinet parts are similar enough that the arrangement will work just fine without either of them. A tenor sax could play off of the Bass Clarinet part but would need to take a few notes up an octave due to instrument range limits. Adding piccolo to double the flute part adds an extra brilliance on top of it all!

This convention classic as performed by the Oak Ridge Boys on their "Old Fashioned, Down Home, Hand-Clappin', Foot Stompin', Southern Style, Gospel Quartet Music" Album. TTBB vocals as the Oaks sang, with rhythm chord changes and cues for a ready-to-perform chart!

This is a keyboard reduction of the string section accompanying the Gaither Vocal Band on their album track "We'll Stand Together." This part contains the character of the string section but can be played by one player.

Adele’s beautiful recording of this Bob Dylan classic is presented here in an arrangement for vocal solo..

Also available as a Trombone Solo with Big Band or Piano Accompaniment or as a Vocal solo

Adele’s beautiful recording of this Bob Dylan classic is presented here in an arrangement for vocal solo with Piano accompaniment.

Also available with Big Band Accompaniment, as a Trombone Solo or as a Lead Sheet Only edition

Adele’s beautiful recording of this Bob Dylan classic is presented here in an arrangement for trombone solo with Piano accompaniment. Even for a young soloist, most of this arrangement would not be too difficult, though the trombone soloist needs to have a solid high B-flat..

Also available with Big Band Accompaniment or as a Vocal solo

Adele’s beautiful recording of this Bob Dylan classic is presented here in an arrangement for trombone with Big Band accompaniment. Even for a young ensemble, most of this arrangement would not be too difficult, though the trombone soloist needs to have a solid high B-flat, and the lead trumpet also needs the high C to double the soloist up the octave for a short time.

Flexibility: This arrangement will work in multiple contexts. As initially scored, a full big band plus trombone soloist would require 5 trombonists, but in this case the 3rd trombone part could be omitted. If desired, the Solo Trombone part can be performed instead by a vocalist - Lead sheet and Piano/Vocal parts are included in this package.

Also available as a Trombone Solo with Piano Accompaniment or as a Vocal solo

Horn section parts - Key of C - matches key and form of the Goldfish recording. These parts sit right on top of the rhythm section to give extra punch to the band!

 

Horn section parts - Key of Db - matches key and form of the Lenny Kravitz recording. These parts sit right on top of the rhythm section and include cued notes for the string section to give extra punch to the band!

Elton John’s classic rocker “I’m Still Standing” was also recently featured in the movie “SING” which gave it a new life of popularity.

This arrangement brings this tune to life in an instrumental feature. The melody gets passed around so each part remains engaging, though there’s a moderate challenge for many of the players. There are some optional 8va’s for the lead trumpeter if so desired. A good chart to add some pop excitement to your program!

G.F. Handel's timeless classic is available here for String Quartet.  It is a technically challenging piece for all players. Scored here for standard Violins 1 & 2, Viola and Cello.

Also available for Brass Quartet.

G.F. Handel's timeless classic is available here for mixed brass quartet.  It is a technically challenging piece for all players. Scored here for 2 trumpets and 2 trombones, there is a F Horn part to substitute for Trombone 1 if desired.

Also available for String Ensemble.

George F. Root's melancholy song from the Civil War gets a concert band treatment. Features a Euphonium solo early on and numerous ensemble textures. An excellent selection to showcase music of the Civil War era on your band program. Level 3 performance level, high B-flat (concert A-flat) for 1st trumpet.

This Mardi Gras classic is presented here in an arrangement for Piano/Vocal/Guitar in the key of C.

A good vehicle to showcase a vocalist or instrumentalists with a great standard!

Also available for Traditional Jazz Ensemble or Flexible Instrumental Solo with Piano Acc. or Brass Quintet

This Mardi Gras classic is presented here in an arrangement for a small trad-Jazz band. The 4-piece horn section passes the melody back-and-forth to give everyone a chance to shine before the open solos section allowing a chance to showcase your best improvisers.

Flexibility: This arrangement will work in multiple contexts. A vocal part is included with chord changes to work as a Lead Sheet and can be placed before, after, or in place of instrumental solos. Instrumental backgrounds in the solo section are intended to support the vocals, but are not ideal behind instrumental soloists.

Difficulty: None of the horn parts are very range-intensive, so a younger group of players shouldn’t need to be intimidated by range requirements. A good vehicle to showcase a vocalist or instrumentalists with a great standard!

Also available in a Piano/Vocal/Guitar edition or Flexible Instrumental Solo with Piano Acc. or Brass Quintet

This classic hit from the Mamas and the Papas is presented here in an all-instrumental arrangement for 5 Horns and Rhythm section. The tune gets passed around the horn section so everybody gets the melody at some point, and most players are featured to some degree. The flute solo from the original recording is rendered here as a sax soli that begins in unison and splits into dazzling harmony.

Difficulty: the horn parts are not excessively range taxing. This would make for a fun instrumental feature on a program with anywhere from young players to community groups who don’t have the complement of a full big band. A fun piece to play, and fun for audiences to hear again!

Instrumentation:

  • Alto Saxophone
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Bari Saxophone
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Piano/Synth
  • Bass Guitar
  • Drum Set

Also available in an edition for 7 Horns with Rhythm

This classic hit from the Mamas and the Papas is presented here in an all-instrumental arrangement for 7 Horns and Rhythm section. The tune gets passed around the horn section so everybody gets the melody at some point, and most players are featured to some degree. The flute solo from the original recording is rendered here as a sax soli that begins in unison and splits into dazzling harmony.

Difficulty: the horn parts are not excessively range taxing. This would make for a fun instrumental feature on a program with anywhere from young players to community groups who don’t have the complement of a full big band. A fun piece to play, and fun for audiences to hear again!

Instrumentation:

  • Alto Saxophone 1
  • Alto Saxophone 2
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Bari Saxophone
  • Trumpet 1
  • Trumpet 2
  • Trombone
  • Piano/Synth
  • Bass Guitar
  • Drum Set

Also available in an edition for 5 horns with Rhythm

This beautiful recording from the Beatles is presented here in an arrangement for trombone choir. The 5 ensemble parts serve as accompaniment to the vocals, and the Trombone 1 part has a more individual role in “answering” the vocals. None of the five trombone choir parts are very difficult, though the 4th part is a bit rhythmically persistent throughout. The key signature may pose a slight challenge for younger players. The higher vocal sub parts are rather taxing in the high range for sustained phrasing

Flexibility: This arrangement will work in multiple contexts. A 5-part ensemble can accompany a vocal ensemble, or a full 8-part trombone choir is possible. The Bass Trombone part is well suited to be played by Tuba if desired. Additionally, this entire arrangement conforms to the original artist’s recording in Key and Form. If desired, this chart could be used in performance along with the isolated Beatles vocals from their Anthology 3 album for a truly unique performance experience...trombones accompanying Beatles vocals!

This tender recording from Zach Williams & Dolly Parton is presented here in a performance- ready lead sheet.

This lead sheet conforms to the original performance: same key and same form. Vocal harmonies are cued above the full-sized notes of the melody. Dolly takes some liberties here and there, but not every inflection is notated every time.

Also available as in a package with the Piano/Vocal arrangement.

Additionally available as in a Lowered Key as a Lead Sheet or a Piano/Vocal arrangement.

This timeless classic from the Beatles is presented here in an arrangement for four trombones. It can really be considered as a solo feature for the lead trombonist, with accompaniment provided by the other three. Aside from some of the rhythmic demands of the melody, the range is not too taxing for any of the four parts for players of an intermediate skill level.

Flexibility: This arrangement will work in multiple contexts. Any of the four parts could be alternatively played by any other bass clef instruments: Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello, and the Bass Trombone part is well suited to be played by Tuba if desired.

Additionally, this entire arrangement conforms to the original artist’s recording in Key and Form. If desired, this chart could be used along with a pianist or a rhythm section if desired to fill things out a bit further.

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