Steve's funky version of Pomp & Circumstance, March No. 1 (Trio Section) by Sir Edward Elgar. This isn’t your grandma’s graduation march. He's taken Elgar’s iconic anthem, given it a brass-fueled boost, slapped on some syncopated swagger, and launched it straight into the funk stratosphere. Big band horns, driving grooves, and high-octane energy transform this classic into a celebratory throwdown. It’s regal, it’s rowdy, and it’s ready to groove.
Downloadable Arrangements
Wise Guy features the main melody in the saxes and shifting syncopations in the brass. As the name suggests, the syncopations and the meter change are a bit tricky. Exciting shout section. G minor blues solos in tenor 1 and trumpet 3, and could be opened for more. Wise Guy is a sure crowd pleaser!
Funk & Circumstance (Graduation March)
Arranged by Steve Torok
Steve's funky version of Pomp & Circumstance, March No. 1 (Trio Section) by Sir Edward Elgar. This isn’t your grandma’s graduation march. He's taken Elgar’s iconic anthem, given it a brass-fueled boost, slapped on some syncopated swagger, and launched it straight into the funk stratosphere. Big band horns, driving grooves, and high-octane energy transform this classic into a celebratory throwdown. It’s regal, it’s rowdy, and it’s ready to groove!
Wise Guy
Composed and arranged by Steve Torok
Wise Guy features the main melody in the saxes and shifting syncopations in the brass. As the name suggests, the syncopations and the meter change are a bit tricky. Exciting shout section. G minor blues solos in tenor 1 and trumpet 3, and could be opened for more. Wise Guy is a sure crowd pleaser!
Simple Gifts
Arranged by and featuring Steve Torok
Arranged by Steve Torok
Commissions
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Upcoming Events
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Alabama All-State Jazz Ensemble
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Steve directs the Alabama All-State Gold Jazz Ensemble at the Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference in Birmingham, AL.
Jamey Johnson Band
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JEN Intercollegiate Community College Honors Jazz Ensemble
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Jazz Education Network Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans
Steve directs the first annual JEN Intercollegiate Community College Honors Jazz Ensemble.




