(Level III) Commissioned by the Brockport, NY High School Commission Project 2009-2010, Cancion del Diablo Azul is a high energy latin infused piece sure to be a favorite of both the band and audience alike! Featuring open solo space over simple chord changes in each horn section and written out rhythm section parts, the breakdown section builds in layers to a powerful send-off for and open drumset/percussion solo! 8 Brass

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SCOTT ARCANGEL is currently the pianist and musical director of the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights, one of the Army’s premiere jazz ensembles.  As musical director of the Jazz Knights, Scott has had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of world-class musicians and composers.  Prior to joining the West Point Band, Scott studied with the renowned faculty of the University of North Texas.  Scott’s music has been performed by big bands, high school and college jazz ensembles, and by numerous small groups.  He is active as a performer and educator, having given clinics on arranging, improvisation, and ensemble performance at various colleges, festivals and music conferences.  He has studied composition and arranging with Bret Zvacek, Anita Brown and Michael Abene.