The Best of Shorties, Volume 2: E-flat Baritone Saxophone (Tuba Double) Book

López's gift is pacing and clarity. These 18 arrangements deliver maximum impact in minimal space, with uncluttered baritone sax lines that sit comfortably in the dual role of melodic anchor and harmonic support. The selection itself reflects what audiences actually want to hear, making these charts valuable for pep band gigs, football games, and concert openers where energy matters more than orchestration.

Sharp and contemporary. These arrangements crackle with the energy of the pop and rock hits you recognize, with none of the bloat of full orchestrations. The baritone sax voice sits in an inviting register, neither stretched nor confined, letting you breathe naturally through each chart.

Marching band programs looking for reliable, crowd-pleasing additions to their pep band rotation or concert repertoire. Baritone sax doublers who need material that respects the dual role of the instrument will find these arrangements practical and rewarding.

• Balance your part as both foundation player and occasional melodist. The baritone line carries harmonic weight in most of these arrangements, so support the section while allowing your tone to project when you land on the main theme.
• Coordinate closely with the tuba players reading from the same book. Unison passages demand locked rhythms and identical articulation; establish hand signals with your tuba neighbors before the run-through.
• Lean into the rhythmic groove on funk and pop charts like 'Conga' and 'Jungle Boogie.' These arrangements thrive on pocket playing, so lock in with the drumset and electric bass rather than sitting ahead of or behind the beat.
• On faster pop-rock pieces, keep your articulation clean and light. These charts are designed to move quickly through your show, so crisp tonguing prevents muddiness in the brass block.

Program these during football season when preparation time is tight and audience expectations lean toward fun and recognizable material. The 18-chart mix covers pep band staples, patriotic moments, and dance grooves, making the collection flexible enough to pull from throughout the fall.

• Reading and performing in a supportive harmonic role
• Dual instrument coordination (saxophone and tuba doubling considerations)
• Rhythmic precision in funk and pop grooves
• Quick chart preparation and transposition awareness for E-flat baritone saxophone
• Ensemble blend in a mixed woodwind-brass-rhythm section context