Looking for a show-stopping opener to your second half? Screamin’ Sop Special delivers in style.

The piece kicks off with just the drum kit, laying down a groove that instantly grabs attention. One by one, each section of the band joins the party — building anticipation and energy — until the full band is swinging hard… all except the Soprano Cornet. When the upbeat big band groove locks in, you’re transported straight into a high-octane jazz club atmosphere.

There are featured improvisation sections for Solo Cornet and Euphonium (with fully written-out options included), giving your players the freedom to shine while keeping it performance-ready for every band. And then — right at the climax — the Screamin’ Soprano finally unleashes, soaring above the band in a thrilling, no-holds-barred finale.

This is not one for the faint-hearted. Designed for 3rd Section and above, it demands flair, stamina, and confidence — but the payoff is huge. It’s bold, it’s brassy, and it’s a guaranteed foot-tapper that will light up any concert hall.

The sample on the Boldhorn Press website is a shortened excerpt to give you a flavour of the piece.For the full rendition, check out the complete performance on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JbmKsBQix-w