Lament for Roy

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🎼 Lament for Roy – A Tribute for Jazz Ensemble

Lament for Roy is a heartfelt ballad written in memory of Roy Wiegand — trumpet player, father, husband, son, and friend. Roy was an extraordinary endurance athlete who dedicated himself to others, raising money for charity through epic physical challenges. In his final journey, he rode his bicycle across the Western United States for 25 days to benefit the Navajo clean water project. This piece honors his spirit, his generosity, and the music he loved.

🎺 Featured Soloists

• Primary Soloist: Flugelhorn — carries the melody throughout, with the option to switch to 8va trumpet after the solo section
• 2nd Soloist: 1st Trombone or 1st Tenor Sax (written chord changes provided for both)

👥 Instrumentation

• Flugelhorn soloist
• 3 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones
• Alto Sax 1 & 2 (double: Flute)
• Tenor Sax 1 & 2 (double: Clarinet)
• Baritone Sax (double: Bass Clarinet)
• Guitar
• Piano / Keyboards
• Bass
• Drums

🎼 Style & Difficulty

• Style: Ballad (≈70 BPM)
• Difficulty: Advanced High School / College

📄 What You Get

• Full score (PDF)
• Individual parts (PDF)
• Instant download after purchase