Big band often different from swing. Bandleader Charlie Barnet's recording of "Cherokee" in 1942 and "The Moose" in 1943 have been called the beginning of the bop era. Woody Herman's first band, nicknamed the First Herd, borrowed from progressive jazz, while the Second Herd emphasized the saxophone section of three tenors and one baritone. In the 1950s, Stan Kenton referred to his band's music as "progressive jazz", "modern", and "new music". He created his band as a vehicle for his compositions. Kenton pushed the boundaries of big bands by combining clashing elements and by hiring arrangers whose ideas about music conflicted. This
Tasmanian Bands League contests still remains as an integral part of the Tasmanian banding calendar. Nowadays, the state band championships follow the NBCA (National Bands Council of Australia) format of band contests, which consists of: - Hymn selection (a recognised hymn song) - Test piece (a major work selected by the Music Advisory Board, which is at the standard of the grade level) - Own choice (a major work selected by the band's director) - Stage March (a march, which must be selected from the NBCA approved prescribed list: Concert band list, Brass band list) The parade of bands marching display is mandatory