The Northern Ontario Suite: 2. The May Run Boogaloo - Joe Sullivan
Composer: Joe Sullivan
Product Code: WWM-135
ISMN: 979-0-706112-60-2
(Score and Parts)
Instrumentation: Big Band (5,4,4,4)
Level: Advanced
Duration: 5:00
Style: 60s Boogaloo
Solos: Alto Sax (or opt. Guitar or Piano), Trumpet 1 (written solo)
Range: Trumpet 1 to written High G (or opt. Double High C), Trombone 1 to Bb
This is a groovy boogaloo chart that paints a spirited picture of the “May Run”, the celebration that marks the beginning of the short-but-sweet summer season in Northern Ontario. There is solo space for Alto Saxophone (or optionally a rhythm section player), and a written “lead” solo for the 1st Trumpet in the upper register.
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