Delta Lake
Kate Skinner’s “Delta Lake” is a soulful and modern harmonic journey inspired by a glacial lake nestled in the Tetons that can only be accessed by a hidden trail. The piece emulates the steep climb up to the lake, building tension and suspense with beautiful chords, a rising bass line, and rhythmic off-beats.
Each section of the band has some juicy moments to get to show off their stuff, and the saxophones have a melodically engaging soli. Originally composed for the University of Idaho Jazz Band II, this piece is an obtainable challenge for a high school ensemble with a strong lead trumpeter, and a great programming for college ensembles.
Included: PDF digital downloads of full transposed score, all parts, and reference mp3.
Level: [Advanced] High School
5 saxes/4 trumpets/4 trombones/guitar, piano, bass, drums
Open Solo Section at Letter M provided for Alto 1, Trumpet 4, Trombone 2, and all rhythm section
Highest note for lead trumpet = Concert C6 (written high D)
Highest note for lead trombone = Concert G#4
Kate Skinner’s “Delta Lake” is a soulful and modern harmonic journey inspired by a glacial lake nestled in the Tetons that can only be accessed by a hidden trail. The piece emulates the steep climb up to the lake, building tension and suspense with beautiful chords, a rising bass line, and rhythmic off-beats.
Each section of the band has some juicy moments to get to show off their stuff, and the saxophones have a melodically engaging soli. Originally composed for the University of Idaho Jazz Band II, this piece is an obtainable challenge for a high school ensemble with a strong lead trumpeter, and a great programming for college ensembles.
Included: PDF digital downloads of full transposed score, all parts, and reference mp3.
Level: [Advanced] High School
5 saxes/4 trumpets/4 trombones/guitar, piano, bass, drums
Open Solo Section at Letter M provided for Alto 1, Trumpet 4, Trombone 2, and all rhythm section
Highest note for lead trumpet = Concert C6 (written high D)
Highest note for lead trombone = Concert G#4
Kate Skinner’s “Delta Lake” is a soulful and modern harmonic journey inspired by a glacial lake nestled in the Tetons that can only be accessed by a hidden trail. The piece emulates the steep climb up to the lake, building tension and suspense with beautiful chords, a rising bass line, and rhythmic off-beats.
Each section of the band has some juicy moments to get to show off their stuff, and the saxophones have a melodically engaging soli. Originally composed for the University of Idaho Jazz Band II, this piece is an obtainable challenge for a high school ensemble with a strong lead trumpeter, and a great programming for college ensembles.
Included: PDF digital downloads of full transposed score, all parts, and reference mp3.
Level: [Advanced] High School
5 saxes/4 trumpets/4 trombones/guitar, piano, bass, drums
Open Solo Section at Letter M provided for Alto 1, Trumpet 4, Trombone 2, and all rhythm section
Highest note for lead trumpet = Concert C6 (written high D)
Highest note for lead trombone = Concert G#4
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