MUSIC SCORES & PARTS
Scores and parts are being set up for sale. The following scores are available at this time while being added to the site.
Autumn of My Soul - Linda Hill
Clarisse - Jesse Sharps
The Gathering - Ernest Straughter
Lelands Song - Linda Hill
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Lester Robertson's "The Call" is one of the hottest and most dynamic pieces from the Arkestra book. This is a score and parts for large ensembe/ big band as would have been performed by the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. Complete sections for flute, alto parts 1 & 2, tenor parts 1 & 2, baritone saxophone, french horn, trumpet in Bb, trombone, tuba, viola, acoustic bass, piano, drum set.
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"Dem Folks," the dramatic and enigmatic composition by Linda Hill, one of the most gifted composers from the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. You can hear the history being called forth through the music. Truly a masterwork! Complete sections for flute, soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, Horn in F, trumpet in Bb, trombone, tuba, viola parts 1 & 2, acoustic bass, piano, and drum set.
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The iconic "Desert Fairy Princess" by Jesse Sharps. This is a score and parts for large ensembe/ big band as would have been performed by the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. Complete sections for flute, english horn, soprano saxophone, alto parts 1 & 2, tenor parts 1 & 2, baritone saxophone, Horn in F, trumpet in Bb parts 1 & 2, trombone parts 1 & 2, tuba, viola, acoustic bass, piano, drum set. Sample below is from the version recorded in 2005 as part of the Leimert Park album from The Gathering.
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Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq's epic Eternal Egypt. This giant of a composition was an early highlight and regular feature in the Ark's performances over the years. Embark on the journey that one of the original bandleaders and scribes of the Arkestra presented to the world decades ago. Recently released with Horace's Ancestral Echoes on (Dark Tree Records). This is a score for large ensemble/big band as would have been performed by The Arkestra. Complete sections for Clarinet in Bb, alto sax 1 & 2, tenor sax 1 & 2, baritone sax, horn in F, trumpet in Bb 1, 2, 3, and 4, trombone 1, 2, and 3, electric guitar, acoustic bass, and piano (drum part to be filled by conductor or drummer).
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I Felt Spring by Ernest Straughter, an early scribe for the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra and a prolific and remarkable composer. This is a score for large ensemble/big band as would have been performed by The Arkestra. Complete sections for flute, soprano sax, alto sax 1 & 2, tenor sax 1 & 2, baritone sax, horn in F, trumpet in Bb 1 & 2, trombone 1 & 2, tuba, drum set, acoustic bass 1 & 2, and piano.
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Macrame, one of Jesse Sharps finest compositions. This is a score for large ensemble/big band as would have been performed by The Arkestra. Complete sections for flute, soprano sax, alto sax 1 & 2, tenor sax 1 & 2, baritone sax, horn in F, trumpet in Bb 1 & 2, trombone 1 & 2, tuba, drum set, acoustic bass, piano, and cello. Sample below is from a live recording of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra in Los Angeles, CA in 1979 (Nimbus West - all rights reserved).
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Another masterpiece from composer Ernest Straughter. Complex and filled with unique, and at time competing melodies, this is a challenging and high level performance piece for big band. Complete sections for flute, soprano sax, alto sax 1 & 2 & 3, tenor sax 1 & 2, baritone sax, horn in F, trumpet in Bb 1 & 2, trombone, bass trombone, euphorium, acoustic bass 1 & 2, piano, and drum set.
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One for O' Double Ya, by Roberto Miranda, was the first tune Jesse Sharps arranged for the Arkestra. The title refers to Ortiz Walton, the first African American bass player for the Boston Symphony Orchesrta, and the youngest successful audition at the time. Ortiz lent Roberto a fine Czechoslovakian bass early on until Roberto was able to purchase one on his own. This is a score for large ensemble/big band as would have been performed by The Arkestra. Complete sections for flute, bass clarinet Bb, soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, horn in F, trombone, tuba, piano, acoustic bass, and drum set (drum part to be filled by conductor or drummer).