Bristol composition list

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COMPOSITIONS and ARRANGEMENTS

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Selected List of Compositions and Arrangements
by Doug Bristol

PUBLISHED WORKS

UNC Jazz Press

Jazz Ensemble

The North Rim - (8 Brass) Exciting contemporary chart written in a straight-eighth note style. Rhythmically intricate intro leads to a simple, but rhythmic melody stated in the trombones. Features a trombone solo which emerges from a dynamic ensemble section. An exciting solo vehicle for trombone. Recorded in 1996 by the University of Northern Colorado Jazz Lab Band I. Doubles: Alto 1-Piccolo (Flute); Tenor 1-Soprano Sax, Bari Sax-Flute. Trumpet Range: E3.

Diddle for the Middle - (8 Brass) Contemporary straight-eighth chart in 3/4 time with a Pat Metheny feel. Challenging rhythms and chord changes makes this chart fun to listen to as well as perform. Winner of the 1995 Jazz Composition Contest at the University of North Texas and performed by the One O'Clock Lab Band. 1st Alto doubles soprano and plays improvised solo. Trumpet Range: E3.

Blue in Green - (7 or 8 Brass, not including solo) Miles Davis/Bill Evans ballad features trumpet or trombone solo. Featured by the University of Northern Iowa Jazz Ensemble with Terell Stafford at the 1996 Tallcorn Jazz Festival and at the 1995 UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival by UNC's Jazz Lab Band I. Altos and Tenors double flute. Trumpets double flugelhorn. Trumpet Range: F#3.

Escape Velocity - (10 Brass) The arrangement of this Woody Shaw composition has been used as a concert opener by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band for many years and is recorded on their album "Live in Australia" (1986). This chart is fast, but not too difficult, until you get to Woody's transcribed solo for the saxes. A rhythm section workout! Solos for trumpet and tenor sax. Doubles: Alto 1, 2-Flute; Ten. Sax 2-Flute. Trumpet Range: F#3.

Vocal

The Dance of Love - Arrangement of an original tune by the Atlanta based group League of Decency. This tune rocks! Performed at the 1996 UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival by UNC's Sus 4. Instrumentation: SSAA, synth, guitar, bass, and drums.

Jazz Combo

A Visit to Kaibab - 3/4 groove with melodic writing and interesting horn voicings. Solo chord changes written in all horn parts. Ending includes rhythmic interplay between horn figures and drum solo. Written for trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, piano, bass, and drums.

International Trombone Association Manuscript Press

Sonata for Six Trombones - Contemporary work for trombones written in three movements. Utilizes most 20th century compositional techniques, excluding 12-tone and the avant garde. This composition could be one of the most interesting pieces played on your next trombone choir concert. Duration: app. 10:00.

Five Miniatures for Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, and Piano - Premiered at the 2003 World Saxophone Congress in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Commissioned by Dr. Debra McKim, Marc LaChance, and Ruth Moore, Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska.

I. Dance; II. Rondo; III. Ballad; IV. Intermezzo; V. Perpetual Motion

Recording by Demondrae Thurman (trombone/euphonium), Jon Noffsinger (tenor sax), and Pamela Gordon (piano)

Cimarron Music Publishing

Fantasy - euphonium and piano version of the orchestral score.

Tuba-Euphonium Press

Litaniae de Beata Virgine Mary - (Palestrina) transcribed for five trombones.

In Festo Transfigurationis Domini - (Palestrina) transcribed for tuba quartet (2 euphoniums - 2 tubas).

Magnificat - (Palestrina) transcribed for tuba quartet (2 euphoniums - 2 tubas).

TAP Music

Jazz Ensemble

Remembrance - (8 Brass) Ballad feature for trombone. Trombone Range: C2

Five Trombones and Rhythm

Dahmley - Ballad composed by Jerry Coker. Nice harmonic writing. Trombone Range: D2.

UNPUBLISHED WORKS

Classical

Conversation for Trombone and Timpani - Premiered on February 10, 2009 by Joshua Hauser and Eric Willie at Tennessee Tech. Duration: 6:10.

Fantasy for Euphonium and Orchestra - Premiered in 2003 with Demondrae Thurman as soloist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Chamber Orchestra. Recorded by Demondrae on his first solo CD, Soliloquies. Also arranged for euphonium and piano.

In Festo Transfigurationis Domini - (Palestrina) transcribed trombone quartet.

Mpingo - Written for Oboe (or Soprano Sax) and Tape. This composition has been performed on several student and faculty recitals. Lyrical and intervalic melodies are built over somewhat complicated African style rhythms. After all, oboes are made of this African dark wood. Duration: 6:30.

Two Moods for Brass - Brass quintet piece in two movements, each containing contrasting ternary forms. Premiered by the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet in 1988. Trumpets double flugelhorn. Duration: app. 6:00.

The Dark Hills - Vocal and Piano set in a 20th c. modal style.

Steam - Electronic piece on tape.

Jazz Ensemble

Story Tales - (8 Brass) Laid back, straight-eighth feel with nice harmonies and colors. Easy to play. Trumpets double flugels, Altos and Tenors double flute. Trumpet Range: C3.

Dedication Song - (8 Brass) Bossa feel with soprano and flugelhorn unison on the melody. Trumpet plays solo over a funky vamp leading to tenor solo over the changes. Performed by the Sonny Costanzo Jazz Ensemble with Clark Terry at the Hartford Jazz Festival in 1992.

Jazz Trombone Choir

What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life - Written for and dedicated to Professor Don Hough at his final Trombone Night concert at the University of Tennessee, 2006. (5 Trombones)

Lament - (8 Trombones and Rhythm)

Ceora - (8 Trombones and Rhythm)

500 Miles High - (8 Trombones and Rhythm)

Tangerine (8 or 4 Trombones and Rhythm)

Beauty and the Beast (8 Trombones and Rhythm)

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