One Day Wonder #270

For 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 2 trombones and tuba.

OK, the Super Bowl is today. Since it comes on so late, I have time to write a piece. The only problem is that I got a little distracted by the pre-game coverage. Yeah, I had these thoughts of a cool little shuffle-along jazz number, but this is what came out instead. There’s nothing too wrong with it; it’s just not what I had in mind. You’ll notice that it’s a basic AABA form with a tuba lead. Instead of doing something different the second time through, I just hand the melody to the trombone and thicken up the accompaniment. That’s all there is to it. I thought I had a lot of time to get this done, but kickoff really snuck up on me and I had to make nachos before things got started. My friend, Trumpet Dave, gave me a recipe for creamy chipotle salsa, and I have to say that it kicks ass. Anyhow, I managed to finish this piece to a certain extent and then returned to it after New England lost – poor Patriots, I was rootin’ for yas, but alas. Good thing I didn’t bet anything on the game! I bet against the Seahawks when they took on Green Bay in the playoffs and I made a whole two dollars. This was a much different affair. I had a weird feeling about this game before it started. Much of it was boring. The New England offense was nowhere to be seen, but the Giants defense was there in full force. After a while, I just wanted to see somebody score. It turned out to be the Giants. Well, good for them. I’m sure their parents are very proud. Afterwards, I reworked the piece to how it is now. It’s not bad, as I said, but it really isn’t much.