Description
Please Note:
- This is the original arrangement, performed and recorded by the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band
- An alternate arrangement with only 8 brass and optional woodwind doubles can be found here: https://brianlawrencemusic.com/shop/portal-8-brass/
From Snarky Puppy’s 2022 album Empire Central, here is “Portal” arranged for large jazz ensemble
This arrangement was the winner of a 2024 DownBeat Student Music Award for Graduate Jazz Arrangement
Instrumentation:
- 10 brass (5 trumpet/flugelhorn, 3 tenor trombone, 2 bass trombone)
- 5 woodwinds (soprano sax, clarinet, flute, tenor sax, bass clarinet/baritone sax)
- Rhythm section (guitar, piano, electric bass, drum set)
- Violin
Instrument Ranges:
- Trumpet 1 to concert C6
- Trombone 1 to Bb4
Solos:
- Soprano Sax
- Drum Set
Additional information
| Ensemble Type | |
|---|---|
| Grade Level | |
| Woodwind Doubles | Yes |
| Style | Contemporary |