Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Difficult

Publisher: Hirsch Music Publications

The chugging and propulsive feel of Metroliner portrays a train ride through the US' Northeast corridor. This uniquely funky programmatic piece was awarded runner-up in the 2016 Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest.

It's a great vehicle for your tenor soloist, and has meaty parts for all parties, making this is an excellent selection for concerts and festivals.

As recorded by Rick Hirsch's Big Ol' Band on their 2017 album Pocono Git-Down.

.  16th-note groove in "big 3"
.  Advanced
.  5:30 duration
.  Tenor solo
.  Trumpet 1:  written high D

Full Score
Alto Saxes 1 & 2
Tenor Saxes 3 & 4
Baritone Sax
5 Trumpets (5th opt.)
4 Trombones (incl. Bass Tbn.)
Guitar (opt.)
Piano (notated)
Bass
Drums

Optional parts:

Flute
Vibraphone

Trumpet 1: D6