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Old Orchard Swing (grade 2.5)
DURATION: 2:30 - 3:30 depending on number of optional solos
PRICE: $45
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Commissioned by and composed for the Loranger Middle School of Old Orchard Beach Jazz Band, George Shabo, director, and Jay Bartner, Superintendant of Schools. A light swing with a lot of add 9th chord flavor, a challenging tutti shout, and two optional open solo sections with included suggested chord scales for all instruments.

Optional flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, tuba, and vibes parts are included. Tpt 1's highest note is G, Tpt 2: D, Tpt 3: B. Saxes' lowest note is C#, and highest is C. Smallest note value is (swing) eighths.

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Old Orchard Swing
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