A few months ago I emailed you guys letting you know that I was thinking of doing another fundraiser, much like the one we did for Dave Spring back in December of 2007.
The idea was for me to give away some big band charts in exchange for donations to a deserving candidate - another fellow jazz musician that through no fault of their own hit some really rough times.
ALOT of people emailed me back suggesting certain people they had in mind - and they all sounded very deserving believe me.
I had a very, very hard time deciding on who would be the recipient this year. However, one person in particular was nominated by a few different people from different bands - and they were in my home state of Michigan.
It turns out the person they nominated was a trumpet player and arranger too. His name is George and this is his story.
Watch the video below to learn more about George and the big band charts that I’m giving away this year - and you will also learn how you can have a chance to win an ipod touch just for participating.
I’m giving away two big band arrangements this year in exchange for your donations. The first is a chart I did on the tune Sail Away. If you were around in 2007, you may already have this one. For those that are new, its a fun chart for your tenor soloist. I also made solo parts for other instruments as well.
Take a listen and view the score below.
This year I actually sat down and wrote a big band arrangement on a Christmas tune. Its an easy bossa nova style rendition of Silent Night. Includes flugel solo and is easy enough for most any band to play. Lead trumpet doesn’t go very high, and it has some nice changes for a soloist to blow on. Its easy enough to sight read on a gig for the holidays.
Listen and view the score below. The recording was a quickie done by the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra at their last rehearsal.
BONUS: I also did an arrangement of Silent Night for 10 piece band, and one for female vocalist and 3 horns. Make a donation in any amount and I’ll throw in these charts too!
Get these two big band arrangements, a 10 piece chart and a combo chart with vocal by simply making a donation - in any amount - for George.
Donate whatever you personally feel is doable for you. Its probably at least $50-60 worth of music if I sold them on the website.
Donate $20 or more and you will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new iPod Touch!
To make it even more fun, I will enter your name in a drawing to win a brand new iPod Touch if you donate $20 or more for George. All the names will go in a hat and I will make a video of the drawing and announce the winner. You must donate $20 or more though to be eligible to win. I will ship the iPod Touch to any location on earth!
Make your donation by clicking on the button below. You decide on what you want to give. After your donation via PayPal, will receive an email with download instructions for the charts.
You can the return to this page where you can leave a comment of encouragement for George below. I will copy all of these comments from you guys and compile them into a book to give to George to show him your support and well wishes.
