Commissioned by the Safety Harbor Middle School Jazz Band and their director Mr. Tyler Marais in Safety Harbor, FL (2024).
Written for a beginner-intermediate jazz band, OPERATION: MIDNIGHT SNACK is a delightful musical narrative inspired by the music of spy films that transports both performers and audiences into the hushed world of a daring midnight kitchen adventure. Crafted with educational intent, this composition serves as an engaging tool for teaching young jazz musicians the intricacies of playing in the 5/4 time signature and exploring the rich tones of the D harmonic minor scale.
Instrumentation: Alto 1/2, Tenor 1/2, Bari, Trumpet 1/2/3, Trombone 1/2/3, Vibraphone, Guitar, Piano, Aux. Perc. 1/2
Grade: 1.5-2
Commissioned by the Safety Harbor Middle School Jazz Band and their director Mr. Tyler Marais in Safety Harbor, FL (2024).
Written for a beginner-intermediate jazz band, OPERATION: MIDNIGHT SNACK is a delightful musical narrative inspired by the music of spy films that transports both performers and audiences into the hushed world of a daring midnight kitchen adventure. Crafted with educational intent, this composition serves as an engaging tool for teaching young jazz musicians the intricacies of playing in the 5/4 time signature and exploring the rich tones of the D harmonic minor scale.
Instrumentation: Alto 1/2, Tenor 1/2, Bari, Trumpet 1/2/3, Trombone 1/2/3, Vibraphone, Guitar, Piano, Aux. Perc. 1/2
Grade: 1.5-2
