Before there are words, all we have are smiles, laughs and the looks in between. This piece was inspired by those special moments shared between the composer, his wife and their son Luke. While the song is a ballad, it layers a variety of textures and feels in the rhythm section, building to a climax during the second solo section toward the end of the tune.
Solo space is provided for Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1 and Guitar
Style: Ballad
Difficulty: Grade 4 (Medium)
Ranges: Trumpet 1 - written C6, Trombone 1 E4
Rhythm Parts: Piano and Bass are fully notated, Guitar is a combination of notated parts and slash marks.
Reeds:
Reed 1 - Alto Sax
Reed 2 - Alto Sax
Reed 3 - Tenor Sax
Reed 4 - Tenor Sax
Reed 5 - Bari Sax
Brass:
4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones
Rhythm:
Vibraphone (opt.). Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Before there are words, all we have are smiles, laughs and the looks in between. This piece was inspired by those special moments shared between the composer, his wife and their son Luke. While the song is a ballad, it layers a variety of textures and feels in the rhythm section, building to a climax during the second solo section toward the end of the tune.
Solo space is provided for Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1 and Guitar
Style: Ballad
Difficulty: Grade 4 (Medium)
Ranges: Trumpet 1 - written C6, Trombone 1 E4
Rhythm Parts: Piano and Bass are fully notated, Guitar is a combination of notated parts and slash marks.
Reeds:
Reed 1 - Alto Sax
Reed 2 - Alto Sax
Reed 3 - Tenor Sax
Reed 4 - Tenor Sax
Reed 5 - Bari Sax
Brass:
4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones
Rhythm:
Vibraphone (opt.). Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums