jazz repertoire series sub zero - brolga music
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JAZZ REPERTOIRE SERIES
SUB ZERO by
ROGER SCHMIDLI
DURATION: 5’25” LEVEL: 4
INSTRUMENTATION
Score
Alto Saxophone 1 Trumpet 1 Guitar
Alto Saxophone 2 Trumpet 2 Piano
Tenor Saxophone 1 Trumpet 3 Bass
Tenor Saxophone 2 Trumpet 4 Drums
Baritone Saxophone Trombone 1 Vibraphone (optional)
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Trombone 4
Jazz Music by Australian Composers
Published and printed in Australia by the BROLGA MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY
Copyright Brolga Music 2016
CAT NO. BMJ035
ISMN 9790 720077871
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SUB ZERO
Roger Schmidli
Duration: 5’25” Level: 4
Program Notes:
Sub Zero is a bright jazz shuffle in the style of New York’s legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. The title reflects the composer’s memories of
his first visit to hear the band at the Village Vanguard in New York City during the depths of Winter. Standing in line outside awaiting
admission to the late show while hearing short busts of the band’s roaring first set when the front doors occasionally opened, the temperature
outside the venue was 7 degrees below zero - Celsius of course! For this Australian composer, used to a much warmer climate, it was a freezing
but memorable wait in the snow - one that was rewarded tenfold when finally admitted to sit in the warm glow of the band’s iconic sound.
Performance Notes:
The jazz shuffle feel from the drummer is of paramount importance and listening to a Thad Jones chart such as ‘Big Dipper’ is highly
recommended to get the essence of the groove. The drummer has licence to pick up as many figures as possible within the melody during the
band tutti sections and this is encouraged.
The trombones in the opening must focus on playing with great conviction to create an energetic and exciting statement to launch the chart.
This chart is very much an exercise in attentive ensemble playing. Strict adherence to marked dynamics and articulation throughout is essential.
While the lip trills written for the trumpets and trombones are desired, it is possible for the band to leave these out if not comfortable and
replaced with a well-shaped sfz with short crescendo. Solos can be opened out with extended repeats where desired and other members of the
band featured at will.
About the Composer:
Roger resides in Melbourne, Australia where he is a professional musician, composer, conductor and music educator. As a trombonist, he works
in theatre, and has recorded for television and movie soundtracks, performing in the past with the likes of Ray Charles and Jerry Lewis. He is
also a long-time member of the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra.
Roger studied music and music education at the University of Melbourne. He is currently teaching instrumental music and conducting a range
of ensembles at Carey Baptist Grammar, alongside performing and composing.
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Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Trombone 4
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Vibraphone(optional)
f
Jazz shuffle q = 136 A
f
f
f
f
f
f
f
f
f sfz
f sfz
f sfz
f sfz
f
B¨13 D¨/E¨
f
D¨/E¨
f f
B¨13
f
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Sub-Zero Roger Schmidli
Half plunger wup wup wup wup Open
Half plunger Open
Half plunger Open
Half plunger Open
With energy!
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
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Piano soloB
mp
B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
mp
B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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Ad lib. - make it grumble! End solo
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mf ff mf f
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13
ff mf
A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9)
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μ F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
mf
B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9)
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mfff f
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f ff sfz
D
f ff sfz
f ff sfz
f ff sfz
fsfz
mf ff ff mf f ff sfz
mf ff ff mf f ff sfz
mf ff ff mf f ff sfz
mf ff ff mf f ff sfz
ff ff mf f ff sfz
ff ff mf f ff sfz
ff ff mf f ff sfz
ff ff mf f ff sfz
B¨13 E¨13 A¨13 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7
ff
B¨13 D¨/E¨
mf
B¨13 E¨13 A¨13 B¨13 G7(b9)
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C7(b9)
f ff
B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9)
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C7(b9)
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F7
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B¨13 D¨/E¨
mfff f ff
mf ff ff mf f ff37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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Trombone solo
Ad lib. solo
Comp
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
mp
B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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mp cresc. ff
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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F7 B¨13E¨/D¨
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ff73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85
Shake on last beat
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Continue groove with hits
4 Solo fill
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mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
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mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp fff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f ff sfz
mp f mp p fmp f ff sfz
mp f mp p f mp f
B¨13
mp f mp p f
E¨13 A¨7
mp
B¨13
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G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13
ff
D¨/E¨
mp
B¨13
f mp p f
E¨13 A¨7
mp f
B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7
ff
B¨13 E¨/D¨
mp ff
mp f mp p f mp f ff86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97
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3 3 3 3 33
3 3 3 3
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3 3 3 3
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3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3
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With horns3
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With horns3
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C13 F13 B¨7 C13 A7(b9) D7(b9) G7 C13 E¨/F
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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Trumpet 2 solo
Solo - raucous plunger!
2nd time only
2nd time only
2nd time only
2nd time only
Comp
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C13 F13 B¨7 C13 A7(b9) D7(b9) G7 C13 E¨/F
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9)
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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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B¨13 E¨13 A¨7 B¨13 G7(b9) C7(b9) F7 B¨13 D¨/E¨
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Even 8’s
Even 8’s
Even 8’s
Even 8’s
Harmon muteEven 8’s
End solo
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