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A New Day	This is a symphonic work written for full orchestra and a big band (see the full instrumentation at this link here). With a playing time of about 15 minutes, A New Day explores many styles, themes, and moods - tips of the hat to cinematic music with modern jazz musings, world percussion jams, swing, chaos, a sax featurette, vibraphone solos and doublings, featured tenor sax and electric bass solos, along with numerous smaller solos and features for winds, strings, brass and even some vocal doublings. A New Day was composed especially for the Corvallis-Oregon State University Symphony Orchestra and the Max Planck Gymnasium Big Band (from Germany) and premiered May 19, 2009 in Corvallis to an enthusiastic ovation. This piece is ideally suited for any talented orchestra wishing to feature and collaborate with a big band/jazz ensemble. A New Day is recommended for professional orchestras and/or talented college orchestras, however, advanced youth orchestras with strong winds and brass will likely be very successful with this piece. A New Day will fit well with either a "pops" style program or a more classical program. All parts and score delivered electronically in PDF - Print and Play! » Tell me more about A New Day » A New Day - Debut Balcony Video (QuickTime Movie) » A New Day - World Premiere featuring the Corvallis-OSU Symphony and MPG Big Band (MP3) » A New Day (PDF Score Excerpt) » A New Day from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$125.00
As Dreamers Do	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto (with Flute double), Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. This is a Trombone solo feature. It's a haunting ballad that kicks into a higher gear midway. An excellent setting to feature your awesome Trombone player. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about As Dreamers Do » As Dreamers Do (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » As Dreamers Do from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
Come My Way	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. A 1960's flavored funky/jazz/rock number - it's got some swang and a bit of sax appeal to the lines and grove. Various features and solos, this chart was also adapted for middle school and high school players, but this particular version is for the original ensemble, so it pulls no punches. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Come My Way » Come My Way (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Come My Way from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
Friday the 13th	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Tuba, Drums. This particular chart evokes a 1920s or 1930's sound. Spooky sounds meet spooky dancing flapper girls - at least that's how I always imagined it! This is one of my favorites - features just about everyone. It's a classic. Note that there's a Tuba part, although I can supply a Bass part if you need one - just let me know when you order. All of these Blowholes series of charts have expanded solos and development sections and this one is no exception - lots of fun stuff to play and the audience will love it. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Friday the 13th » Friday the 13th (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Friday the 13th from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
Frumpy	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. All of these Blowholes series of charts have expanded solos and development sections and this one is no exception - lots of fun stuff to play and the audience will love it. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Frumpy » Frumpy (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Frumpy from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
Grandma Was a Go-Go Dancer	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. My mom really was a go-go dancer, so I wrote this tune! Again, it's a 1960's go-go flavored number that will make everyone move. The arrangement is tight but also opens for solos. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Grandma Was a Go-Go Dancer » Grandma Was a Go-Go Dancer (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Grandma Was a Go-Go Dancer from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
I Dream of Rain	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet (Lead Vocal), Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. This is a vocal feature (scored for the Trumpet player....that's me in The Blowholes!) and has a nice Bossa Nova feel. A sultry number, there's an ache to this one - a good sort of ache though. It has a contemporary feel to it and is a chart I'm very proud of. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about I Dream of Rain » I Dream of Rain (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » I Dream of Rain from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
No Money Left	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet (Lead Vocal), Alto, Tenor Sax (doubling mostly on Clarinet), Trombone, Guitar, Tuba, Drums. This tune features a Vocal (Tenor/Male) who also plays Trumpet (okay, so I wrote it for myself!). This is an entertaining song and it's truly appropriate for the times. Here are the lyrics for the first half of the tune: "All through the summer we were livin' like there's no tomorrow...spending our cash without a care...after all is said and done...at least we had ourselves some fun...and who really wants to be a millionaire? we got...no money left...no money left...we got talent...hope...ambition...and pride...but no money left...we were the cats with all the cream...now there's nothin' to redeem...cause we got...no money...no mo' money...no money left!" (and then it cuts into a Dixie jazz feel with everyone soloing...next there's a jungle groove thing...then a rubato vocal bridge that gets a bit sentimental about all the good things we still have...and then the reprise to reality..it's all pretty tight and I'm very proud of this piece and would love to hear it recorded - if not be me then someone!) Note that there's a Tuba part covering the Bass part (but a Bass part is also shipped). The Blowholes have a Tuba player who also plays Bass, so I wrote this for her talents. Again, this is a VOCAL feature (written in the Trumpet part). It would be easy to adapt for any of the other players though. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about No Money Left » No Money Left (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » No Money Left from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Swedish Beach Party	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. This is the original version - not to be confused with the surf version I play on Tenor Sax with The Svens...that one is good too - but this is where it started from. Lots of fun stuff. Wrote the melody on a napkin while visiting Sweden (we were at the lake) and turned it into this full-blown chart. It's a fun one too! Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Swedish Beach Party » Swedish Beach Party (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Swedish Beach Party from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
That Is Not A Chew Toy	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. Don't let the cheeky title fool you - this is a classic. Seriously, folks that hear this tune always seem to love it. Based on a lydian mode riff, the chart flows naturally and opens up with various solos to feature several players. There's a bit of a vocal shout ("that is not a, that is not a...chew...toy!") - all told, this is one of my signature charts. Inspired by our puppy, Bella, as she chewed on just about everything in my studio - but what a sweetie! Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about That Is Not A Chew Toy » That Is Not A Chew Toy (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » That Is Not A Chew Toy from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
Weird Beauty	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. Another tune from The Blowholes series. This is one of the more compositional numbers of the set and I like it and think you will too. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. Parts and score delivered to you electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Weird Beauty » Weird Beauty (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Weird Beauty from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
Come My Way (Early Bird Version)	This tune was originally written for The Blowholes and adapted for middle school players. A 1960's style blues with a funky edge, the chart features many solo opportunities. Scored for Trumpet 1 and 2, Alto 1 and 2, Tenor 1 and 2, Trombone, Bass, Piano/Guitar, and Drums, the chart will sound complete with either a full (standard jazz group) or with fewer players, which this chart was scored for. Fun to play and ideal for young jazz ensembles or even more experienced groups. When you order, the score and parts delivered to you electronically in PDF format - just Print and Play! » Tell me more about Come My Way (Early Bird Version) » Come My Way (MP3) - Live Early Bird Jazz Band performance - Middle School! » Come My Way (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Come My Way (Early Bird Version) from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Down New Orleans Way	A cajun/zydeco inspired ditty, this chart plays well with both pro groups and younger ensembles (middle school and/or high school). Features a New Orleans style "shout" with a repeated solo section that can circulate as many times as necessary to feature any number of soloists or group solo turns. This "combo" type piece can work well with just a few players or a whole big band. Parts for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Bass, Drums, Piano, with additional solo guide parts for younger players. » Tell me more about Down New Orleans Way » Down New Orleans Way (small combo club jam version) - MP3 » Down New Orleans Way (sample PDF part) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Down New Orleans Way from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Flap Jack	This chart was scored for my septet, The Blowholes. Scored for Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums. This is a straight-ahead modern swing tune with many inventive twists and turns. Very nice harmonies, lines and a cool chord progression for blowing over. All of these Blowholes series of charts have expanded solos and development sections and this one is no exception - lots of fun stuff to play and the audience will love it. Intermediate to Advanced difficulty. » Tell me more about Flap Jack » Flap Jack (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Flap Jack from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00
Freeway Ska	Written especially for my Early Bird Jazz Band group, this tune will hopefully be a favorite of your group too. The original tune will feel familiar as it has a catchy Ska feel which bridges the rock and jazz feels very nicely. Scored for 3 Trumpet, 2 Trombones, Full Sax Section, Full Rhythm Section, with optional Clarinet and Flute doubles. Solo sections can open up to suit your needs. Be sure to listen to the score MP3 recording as it should serve as a good reference for how the tune goes and some suggested solo approaches. This chart should work well for a small combo or full jazz group. Although perfect for a young Jazz band, high school groups will enjoy playing this one too. When you order, the score and parts delivered to you electronically in PDF format - just Print and Play! » Tell me more about Freeway Ska » MP3 Score Rendition » Freeway Ska Score Excerpt (PDF) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Freeway Ska from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Heroic Music	Scored for Full Orchestra. It's been performed internationally (Go Canada!). With a playing time of about 4 minutes, this socre is especially well suited for a talented youth symphony, high school orchestra, college or even professional ensemble. Themes include: Action, Love, Chase, Suspense, Victory. This is a hand written score and parts but the parts are nicely copied and very readable. The PDF "Print and Play" parts delivered to you will include: Full Score, Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 French Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Tuba, Percussion, Timpani, Piano, Violin A & B, Viola A & B, Cello A & B, Contra Basses, Harp. » Tell me more about Heroic Music » Heroic Music (score sample) » Heroic Music - Main Theme (MP3 Audio Sample) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Heroic Music from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$65.00
Private Music Lessons with Rob Birdwell	I offer a variety of private lessons that can be tailored to suit your musical goals. Contact me about weekly or monthly private lessons on Trumpet, Improvisation, Songwriting or Composition. If you want to study improvisation, any instrument is fine. I also teach beginning Tenor Sax, Bass, and Jazz Piano. Lessons are taught from my home studio but I can work with you remotely (email/phone) as well. Go to my contacts page and tell me about your goals and we'll go from there. » Tell me more about Private Music Lessons with Rob Birdwell » Private Music Lessons with Rob Birdwell from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Letters to Myself	A collection of all original songs with words and music by Rob Birdwell. These tunes explore various flavors of folk and blues with lyrical twists, introspection and sly humor. Perhaps best known as a Jazz Trumpet/Flugelhorn player, Rob sings and gets some horn licks in too. This release marks his first recorded Mandolin explorations, which served to inspire the sound and production of many of the tracks. Track Listing: Another Name For It Something About This Town That's Not The Way To Love Me Old Mountain We Did It Danny Wore a Fisherman's Cap Things Can Only Get Worse End of the World Party Honey Bee This collection of songs is available as a hi-def digital download, along with the front and back cover art and liner notes. » Tell me more about Letters to Myself » Listen To All The Songs and Order Digital Download MP3s » Lyrics and Liner Notes for Letters To Myself » Rob Birdwell's Musician Facebook Page » Letters to Myself from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$10.00
Licks On Demand	Custom Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Sax horn audio loops for your next song, groove or production. » Tell me more about Licks On Demand » Sample Lick #1 Performed by Rob Birdwell - MP3 » Sample Lick #2 Performed by Rob Birdwell - MP3 » Sample Lick #3 Performed by Rob Birdwell - MP3 » Licks On Demand from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$10.00
March of the Flower Children	A lyrical march for concert/symphonic band. Evocative of the great marches of the past, with some inventive twists and lush harmonic voicings, this chart is perfect for a good high school group, college, or even a community band (medium to advanced difficulty). All parts are delivered to you electronically in PDF format - Print and Play! » Tell me more about March of the Flower Children » March of the Flower Children (Excerpt) - MP3 » March of the Flower Children (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » March of the Flower Children from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$55.00
Nice and Easy in Seattle	This chart for standard big band (5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpet, bass, piano, guitar, drums) and suitable for community jazz ensembles, college, or intermediate to advanced high school groups. This chart (or cue) was scored for the film The Stranger By the Bay. The music was used for the opening title credits and since the story of the film featured Seattle I named the cue appropriately. Features the sax section and strong ensemble shout sections - has a cinematic quality and is sort of a novelty so add it to your book! When you order, the score and parts delivered to you electronically in PDF format - just Print and Play! » Tell me more about Nice and Easy in Seattle » Nice and Easy in Seattle (MP3) » Nice and Easy in Seattle (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Nice and Easy in Seattle from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$35.00
One Way Blues	A modern, jazzy blues tune perfect for a good middle school jazz band and/or a young high school group. Playing time of about 6 minutes. Originally scored for the instrumentation of my Early Bird Jazz group: Flutes 1-2, Violin, Clarinet, Alto Sax 1-2, Tenor Sax 1-2, Baritone Sax, Trumpets 1-3, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums. This orchestration gives you a lot of flexibility. There's a short Flute featurette (or that section can be adapted for two saxes or two Trumpets or any other combination). Solos are written out with chords and very playable. This is an excellent chart for a young ensemble and could work great for a young high school group as well. It's a slightly sophisticated blues and really fun to play! FYI: just about all my Early Bird charts have the word 'way' in the title - it just became a convention. Parts and Scores are delivered electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about One Way Blues » One Way Blues (MP3) - Score Rendition » One Way Blues (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » One Way Blues from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
On Our Way	This is a memorable Jazz/Rock tune that features saxes and the entire ensemble actually. Perfect for a good middle school jazz band and/or a young high school group. Playing time of about 6 minutes. Ideal for young players who are "on their way" musically! You have a number of options for soloists to feature, and the extended coda really makes this piece feel a epic and special! My Early Bird Jazz Band groups have performed this and we've even combined with the local high school jazz band and it works wonderful that way too! Young and experienced groups have enough here to sink their teeth into and it's a fun chart to play. Scored for a smaller big band (3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 5 Saxes, Bass, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Organ and Synth) this chart will make a great addition to your middle and/or young high school book. The rock feel provides a solid framework, but the lines, harmonies and chords give it a contemporary jazz feel. Parts and Scores are delivered electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about On Our Way » On Our Way (MP3) - Score Rendition » On Our Way (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » On Our Way from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Personal Song	Here's how my Personal Song service works: contact me with the details of the song what you want. If I agree to write your song, pay me the $50 studio and materials fee and then I will write a song for your occasion. » Tell me more about Personal Song » Mr. Lobbyist Man (example of an actual Personal Song!) - MP3 » Personal Song from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$50.00
Portrait CD	A Rob Birdwell solo CD release featuring some of his original tunes. Available directly from BirdwellMusic.com or from CDBaby, iTunes, and other fine online stores. » Tell me more about Portrait CD » A Ghost at the Gig (The Ballad of Frankie Templeton) - MP3 » El Camino - MP3 » Buddy Collette - MP3 » Portrait CD from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$16.00 Plus Shipping: $4.00
Real Trumpet - Volume 1	Audio loop library featuring over 500 ACIDized loops, riffs, and one-shots. Ships on a single CD. Features a multitude of mutes and Flugelhorn as well. You won't find a more soulful collection of Trumpet and Flugelhorn sounds. » Tell me more about Real Trumpet - Volume 1 » Real Trumpet Volume 1 - Product Demo #2 (Flash) » Real Trumpet Volume 1 - Product Demo #2 (Flash) » Real Trumpet - Volume 1 from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$19.95
Sissel's Hideaway	One of my personal favorites since it was named after our family cat, Sissel. A very cool jazz/rock/latin/blues tune that dips into swing a bit. Baritone and Tenor solos. A cool rhythm section feel that will be easy for young players to lock into; Sax Soli section, full ensemble features, and much more. Scored for a slighly smaller than standard jazz band but still very full: Alto Saxes 1-2, Tenor Saxes 1-2, Trumpets 1-2, Trombones 1-2, Bass, Piano, Guitar, Drums, with additonal parts for Clarinet, Violin. This chart is ideal for young groups (middle school or even high school). The solos are all written out with chords. Fun to play and very playable - your group will sound great with this chart! Parts and Scores are delivered electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Sissel's Hideaway » Sissel's Hideaway (MP3) - Score Rendition » Sissel's Hideaway (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Sissel's Hideaway from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Sweet Surrender CD	Rob Birdwell's intimate collection of solo Flugelhorn and Piano Jazz impromtus. In this release, all the tracks were recorded in the moment, with very little preparation. There's a warmth and honesty that is clear on every track. Intimate, vulnerable, yet highly accessible. Order this collection today! Credits: Rob Birdwell plays Flugelhorn, Trumpet, Piano, Synths, and Tenor Sax. Frey Birdwell took the "Backyard" session photos. Robert Crum took "The Bridge" photo. (RobertCrumPhoto.com) Sweet Surrender is in stock and available directly from BirdwellMusic.com, but better yet, order from any of the online sites listed below: CDBaby.com Amazon.com iTunes.com BirdwellMusic.com The advantage of the online sites (CDBaby, Amazon, and others) is that you can order all the tracks digitally (as downloadable MP3 or other digital formats) or select tracks of your own choosing. All selections composed, arranged, produced and performed by Rob Birdwell. Copyright (c) 2009 Rob Birdwell » Sweet Surrender (Youtube) » Apollo (soundtrack with photo, liner notes, bio and more) » Sweet Surrender Montage (various clips, cover art) » Sweet Surrender CD from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$9.99 Plus Shipping: $4.00
Thataway	A melodious and jazzy little modern shuffle tune cobbled together especially for my own group (Early Bird Jazz Band). Written for a young, developing ensemble, this chart is well-suited for middle school jazz bands and/or a young high school group. Opens up for solos (as many as you need or want: trumpet, alto, tenor, piano, guitar) - players can listen to my demo (trumpet) solo to get an idea for one approach to soloing over the chord changes, which move along pretty easy, but sound really good! Parts and Scores are delivered electronically - Print and Play! » Tell me more about Thataway » Thataway (MP3) - Score Rendition » Thataway (PDF Score Excerpt) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Thataway from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$25.00
Virtual Trumpet	Software to simulate playing trumpet on your PC. For Windows (2000, Me, XP, Vista, Windows 7). FREE to try. Only $15 to register (registered users can play audio and MIDI and don't have the nag screens!) » Tell me more about Virtual Trumpet » Groovy Smoothie Disco Dudie (MP3) » Funky Chorale (MP3) » Virtual Trumpet from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$1.00
Winter Festival	For brass quintet - a festive piece, melodic, lyrical and compositional. Makes a great addition to any brass quintet book. Programs nicely into a holiday concert, but can also be performed at the height of summer! Written originally for the Valley Brass Quintet - many fond memories of our Sunday sessions with Marshall, Dave, Jim and Dwight. » Tell me more about Winter Festival » Winter Festival (score sample) » Print and Play Licensing Agreement » Winter Festival from BirdwellMusic.com (Product Link)	$20.00