Concerto in F for Piano, Winds, and Percussion by James Hoyt Wagner (score and parts)

A Jazz-Infused Concerto Built for the Concert Stage

James Hoyt Wagner's Concerto in F for Piano, Winds, and Percussion is a spirited, accessible work that blends jazz swagger, Latin groove, and lyrical Italian-opera warmth into a single compelling concert piece — a modern counterpart to Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.

What You'll Receive

• Full conductor's score
• All individual parts

Instrumentation Highlights

• Solo piano with wind ensemble and percussion
• All 3 percussion parts playable by a single player (or split among multiple)
• Optional instruments: Oboe 2, Bassoon 2, Double Bass

Performance Notes

• Jazz sections: off-beat falls on the 2nd eighth note of each beat — tempo marking eighth note = 168
• All 6/4 measures are grouped 4 + 2; all 5/16 measures are grouped 3 + 2
• Only the soloist plays during 5/16 measures

Whether you're programming a pops concert, a university recital, or a community band showcase, this concerto delivers energy, variety, and audience appeal in one package.