The Northern Ontario Suite: 1. Ionosphere - Joe Sullivan

Composer: Joe Sullivan

Product Code: WWM-134
ISMN: 979-0-706112-59-6
(Score and Parts)

Instrumentation: Big Band (5,4,4,4)
Level: Advanced
Duration: 12:45

Style: Swing/Even 8ths
Solos: Tenor, Guitar, Trumpet

Range: Trumpet 1 to E (written), Trombone 1 to high C

This first movement of The Northern Ontario Suite is inspired by the aurora borealis (the "northern lights"). Written in multiple sections, this is a colourful and challenging chart, with a solo spot for tenor and guitar to improvise together, and additional space for trumpet and guitar solos.

Tenor 1 doubles on Soprano.

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