This medium-advanced chart is playable by high school and college level bands. Hints of James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Fred Sturm abound, and a simple melody is enhanced by groovy rhythmic highlights and intricate saxophone phrases. The electric bass player has the option of improvising over horn pads during the “bridge” of the tune, and an open solo section features a straightforward I-V progression, with changes written into every horn part. Jackson Churchill wrote this in honor of his first principal David Maxwell in celebration of his 20 years of service to Valley High School in West Des Moines, IA.
This medium-advanced chart is playable by high school and college level bands. Hints of James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Fred Sturm abound, and a simple melody is enhanced by groovy rhythmic highlights and intricate saxophone phrases. The electric bass player has the option of improvising over horn pads during the “bridge” of the tune, and an open solo section features a straightforward I-V progression, with changes written into every horn part. Jackson Churchill wrote this in honor of his first principal David Maxwell in celebration of his 20 years of service to Valley High School in West Des Moines, IA.
