(Level IV) I Should Care, by Cahn, Stordahl & Weston, arranged by Scott Arcangel. This medium-swing arrangement of the classic standard draws stylistically from the writing of Michael Abene and Thad Jones. A through-composed melodic introduction takes its time arriving at the melody, which features the flugelhorn. Modal interludes are interspersed with the standard changes throughout the tune. Melody and solo space make this a great feature for flugelhorn. Choruses of ensemble writing make this a showpiece for the entire ensemble. (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.