Trombone Tiger Rag: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

Trombone Tiger Rag: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Trombone Tiger Rag: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1459
Price: 90.00 USD
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Arranged by Chris Sharp

Grade: 3

Item: 98-B1459

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Feature your trombone section in this rip-roarin’ arrangement of the famous Tiger Rag. Trombones alternate between playing melodic material and providing humorous fills, taking full advantage of their ability to glissando! Just the right length for a section feature, this piece also includes plenty of playing opportunities for the rest of the band. Whether you bring your trombones up front (exercise extreme caution!) or let them stand in the back, it’s sure to be a good time!

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Series: FJH Concert Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398227952

SKU: 98-B1459

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About the Arranger: Chris Sharp

Chris Sharp holds a Ph.D. and splits his career between composition, arranging, and education. He spent eleven years as a performing trombonist and bandleader at Walt Disney World, and has been arranging and orchestrating for Disney parks globally since 1984, contributing to live shows, recording sessions, and national broadcasts. His work has extended to Universal Studios, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Boston Pops, and the Dallas Brass, plus multiple service bands including the USAF Airmen of Note.

As an educator, Dr. Sharp teaches at Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida, where he directs bands and teaches music theory, technology, and arranging. He regularly appears as a clinician and guest conductor, adjudicates for Bands of America and Drum Corps International, and has become a fixture at the Midwest Clinic. His concert and jazz band works have earned him multiple ASCAPlus awards, reflecting the breadth and quality of his professional output.

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Why we love this

An arranger who spent over a decade performing as a trombonist knows how to write for the section in ways that feel natural and fun. Sharp gives your trombones real material to sink their teeth into while keeping the piece brisk enough that it never overstays its welcome. The glissando opportunities are built in with humor, not as an afterthought, which means your students get to be musical comedians rather than just doing a gimmick.

What to expect

Bright, cheeky, and full of vintage jazz swagger. The glissandos give it playfulness, while the Tiger Rag's harmonic DNA keeps things driving forward with infectious energy that audiences immediately recognize and enjoy.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking to spotlight their trombone section without sacrificing the full ensemble sound. It works equally well for directors who want a crowd-pleasing feature that lets students hear themselves in a prominent role.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the trombone melody against the rest of the band by adjusting your section's position and dynamics in rehearsal. Experiment with whether they're most effective from the front or tucked back; sometimes the best feature is the one that surprises the audience.
Nail the rhythmic precision on those humorous fills. They land harder when they're locked in with the ensemble rather than loose or trailing.
Work the glissandos carefully so they read as intentional musicality, not sloppy technique. Have each trombonist practice the slide speed and direction separately before combining them.
Keep the energy forward throughout. This arrangement thrives on momentum, so avoid letting the tempo sag even during the quieter sections.

How to use it

Perfect as a mid-concert feature that shifts the mood from serious concert fare into something lighter and more interactive with your audience. Place it after a longer, more demanding work to give your band a chance to relax while staying engaged, or use it as a festival or concert closer that sends people out smiling.