Description
The sophisticated jazz harmonies of Billy Strayhorn come to the brass band stage in Adrian Drover’s masterful arrangement of Chelsea Bridge. Inspired by the painter J.M.W. Turner and popularized by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, this piece is a moody, impressionistic masterpiece. Drover’s arrangement maintains the lush, chromatic textures of the original jazz setting while providing flexible instrumentation with alternate parts for F Horn and Bass Clef trombone/euphonium. It is a perfect choice for bands looking to explore the “cool” side of the jazz repertoire with a piece that is as atmospheric as it is technically engaging.
Difficulty 4
(Medium) A level 4 difficulty rating brings very challenging rhythms to the piece. Syncopation will be freely used, as will the more extreme ranges for all instruments.
⭐ RETIREMENT CLEARANCE: FINAL RUN ITEM. As we prepare to retire and close our shop, we are liquidating all remaining physical inventory. This arrangement will never be restocked; once our current copies are sold, they are gone for good. Please note that this item is eligible for our tiered retirement discount—adding it to your order helps you reach the $100 threshold to unlock 30% off, with savings increasing up to 60% off for larger bundles. Secure these pieces for your library now before our doors close for the final time.