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Combo Blasters for Pep Band: Tuba (doubles Electric Bass) Book

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Combo Blasters for Pep Band: Tuba (doubles Electric Bass) Book

Combo Blasters for Pep Band: Tuba (doubles Electric Bass) Book

An All-Purpose Book for Games, Pep Rallies, and Other Stuff

Arr. John Wasson

Item: 00-MBC9612
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Description
This flip-folio book set contains pep band charts arranged by John Wasson that are playable by as few as four players up to a full band, with rock rhythm section parts. Either the separate MIDI disk or the included accompaniment CD can replace the rhythm section as needed. It's a unique concept and a great value! The titles are: The Star-Spangled Banner * Land of a Thousand Dances * Proud Mary * Louie, Louie * Tequila * Twist and Shout * Sweet Georgia Brown * Gimme Some Lovin' * Old Time Rock 'n' Roll * Soul Man * Celebration * Macarena * Sing, Sing, Sing * Smoke on the Water.

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Additional Details
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
ISBN10: 0-7692-6415-8
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-6415-8
UPC: 029156269659
SKU: 00-MBC9612
Instrumentation: Tuba (doubles Electric Bass)

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About the Arranger: John Wasson

John Wasson has built his reputation as an arranger who understands what makes pep bands work. His arrangements prioritize accessibility without sacrificing musicality, creating charts that sound fuller and more sophisticated than their instrumentation requirements suggest.

Why we love this

Wasson's arrangements solve a real scheduling challenge: you can field these charts with a skeleton crew on Monday or bring full instrumentation on Friday, and they'll work both ways. The song selection spans decades of crowd-pleasing hits, giving you instant recognition and energy without requiring students to learn unfamiliar material.

What to expect

Pure energy and accessibility. These are songs your students recognize and audiences respond to immediately. The arrangements bounce, groove, and celebrate without requiring serious technical gymnastics, making them ideal for building confidence and delivering quick wins.

Who it's for

Pep bands operating at schools where full instrumentation isn't always available for every performance, or directors who want flexible programming that works equally well for pep rallies and full concerts. The electric bass doubling part makes this accessible to tuba players even when your rhythm section is incomplete.

How to get the most out of it

  • The tuba/electric bass doubling part demands clarity in the lower register. Emphasize the pocket rather than flashy articulation; lock your tone to the kick drum whether live or from the accompaniment track.
  • When running with the recorded rhythm section, resist the urge to push tempo. These charts are built for groove, and dragging will kill the feel faster than anything else.
  • Check your intonation carefully against the accompaniment CD or MIDI disk during sectional rehearsals. Pitch inconsistencies stand out immediately in a reduced ensemble.

How to use it

Load several of these into a pep rally or spirit week set where you need reliable crowd-pleasers that can adapt to whatever players show up. They also work as energizer pieces during a longer concert, breaking up more serious repertoire and reminding audiences why pep bands matter.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing against recorded rhythm sections and tracking tempo stability
  • Groove and pocket awareness in rock-influenced idioms
  • Balancing flexibility with structural integrity in reduced ensembles
  • Doubling between acoustic and electric bass techniques

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