Doug Hartzell

Superbly crafted work in three movements for less experienced brass players.

Super fun brass quartet with a western flavor; first tpt part is more challenging than other parts.

A beautiful, easy to perform solo ballad.

Ragtime-style composition featuring lots of glissandi; challenging and fun for younger trombonists

Trumpet solo with piano accompaniment.

Trumpet Duet w/piano

Up-tempo duet with piano accompaniment that young alto saxophonists will love playing. Also works well for solo with accompaniment.

A beautiful, easy to perform solo ballad.

A beautiful, easy to perform solo ballad.

This simple, effective work can be a great introduction for young players to ragtime and syncopation. The stop-time 'B' section features the players speaking words about the nature of ragtime music. T...

This delightful piece from the English Renaissance has been tastefully scored for young band in this setting.

Low register clarinet section feature.

Enjoyable arrangement of a little-known ragtime classic, complete with toe-tapping syncopated melodies and trombone rips galore.

Three-movement work beautifully arranged from songs and hymns by early American composer William Billings.

Based on the spiritual 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot', this clever arrangement gives young alto sax sections a chance to show off!

One needs only listen to a few bars of Doug's unique harmonization of this tune to realize this truly is a fresh look at an old familiar melody.