Compositions and Arrangements
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Watch the April 2022 premier of "Monksters in the Basement", performed by the Manchester Central High School Band at the Rex Theater, Manchester, NH.
Why Don't I?
Written by Sonny Rollins
Arranged by Lisa Noordergraaf for saxophone quintet (2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone) and rhythm section
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This arrangement of a Sonny Rollins tune includes a sax soli section that harmonizes the J.J. Johnson trombone solo on the original 1957 recording.
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Hip Crabfeathers
Arranged by Lisa Noordergraaf for Jazz Big Band
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This is an arrangement (derangement?) of the Steve Kuhn standard, The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers.
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Summer Dreams
by Lisa Noordergraaf
Lead sheet for 2 horns and rhythm section.
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Written during a March 2018 snowstorm, this tune was inspired thoughts of sunny, warm beaches far from New Hampshire!
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Waltz for Tim
Written by Lisa Noordergraaf
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An original tune, scored for 2 flutes or alto saxophones and rhythm section.
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Mon(k)sters in the Basement
Written by Lisa Noordergraaf
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This is an original tune scored for big band. The monsters are partying in the basement, and these monsters love Monk! Bonus points if you can find the Epistrophy quote!
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The Entertainer
Written by Scott Joplin
Arranged by Lisa Noordergraaf for wind ensemble
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Performed by the University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony (2019). This arrangement a percussion part written for a typical ragtime drum kit from the early 1920's.
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