(Level IV) The Dark Moon waxes and wanes very similarly to an actual lunar cycle, with cyclic figures washing in and out over melodic material throughout the piece. Extended solo space for soprano sax and guitar serves the composition as much as it features the soloists. Layers of simple melodic lines over modern harmony and sounds make this a piece and ensemble can enjoy. Woodwind doubles: 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet (alternate parts without double included). Recorded by the West Point Band's Jazz Knights on the CD Turning Points. 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.