Austin Sicard

Medium blues. Solos for piano, trumpet w/harmony & Trombone. As recorded by Count Basie Orchestra.

This is a kind of knock-down-drag-out blues in A-flat major that features solos by piano and trombone. In a medium fast swing tempo (quarter note =160), the chart is somewhat typical of the so-called...

Discommotion is a medium up-tempo (quarter note=176) blues in B-flat that really shouts for 4 minutes and 55 seconds. Reminiscent of big band jazz from the 1960's, it might be called a sort of 'Off-Ba...

Originally written to feature legendary veteran bassist Earl May, longtime member of Frank Foster's Loud Manority big band rhythm section, this chart is perfect for the big band bassist who rarely tak...

One of Frank Foster's more ambitious charts in the context of the so-called 'Basie Tradition,' Major Butts is really just another medium up-tempo 12 bar blues, but with the added twist of an 'I Got Rh...

Tomorrow's Blues Today is a somewhat different kind of 'blues.' While it employs the normal 12-bar chorus format, it uses minor seventh chords insted of major or dominant chords in the first eight mea...

2nd trombone is featured throughout this arrangement, opening with the melody written out for solo trombone playing funky using the plunger (ala the late Al Grey), then unison trumpets take over doing...

A medium-up-tempo B-flat blues featuring 1st tenor sax throughout (originally written to feature tenor sax star Bill Saxton). The brief ensemble introduction is followed by unison saxes in the opening...

Sweet Angie, the Christmas Tree Angel, wishes you a very, very, merry, merry Christmas, from the tippy top of the tree! Recorded by the Andrews Sisters, this 1950's classic makes a charming holiday sh...

Uplifting and energetic, this original holiday song includes lyric snippets of a variety of other songs, making it a perfect program opener! With great options for movement, you will fill your perform...

Snow-covered rooftops, lights on the trees, sounds of carolers, families together... these are some of the many joys of Christmas celebrated in Michael W. Smith's 2007 song, recently reissued in a new...

Joy to the World gets a gospel remake in this choral setting based on the recording by the contemporary group Avalon. A great feature for community performances! Available for SATB, SAB and SSA. Instr...

Donde Está Santa Claus? adds south-of-the-border flair to the night before Christmas. Mariachi trumpets, claves, maracas, and the click of the castanets will make this spirited two-part novelty piece...

Here is a selection from Jill Gallina's Classics for Children Series. The music from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Choral) finale – 'Ode to Joy' – is the basis for this ingenious partner son...

101 Ideas for the Music Classroom is a compilation of teaching tips guaranteed to refresh and recharge your K-8 music program! With contributions sent in from the experts, dynamic and talented music e...

This great new arrangement by Jill Gallina is based on a traditional song of welcome sung throughout many parts of Africa. Greetings of good health, blessings, and peace are expressed throughout this...

This powerful original is a perfect selection for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or any commemorative occasion honoring our troops. Available in multiple voicings, this piece is perfect to collaborate f...

In this delightful revue-style collection, you'll discover meaningful ways to supplement your music program with quality cross-curricular materials that will enable you to reach out to other disciplin...