Elmer Bernstein's exciting theme from the classic western will certainly liven up your concert. This arrangement includes Bernstein's rousing introduction and a nice variation of the main theme for st...
Sibelius' revered theme has been solidly scored for beginning strings. The melody travels through each family. Warm and flowing, this can be the most musical selection on your beginners' first concert...
Stairway to Heaven is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band's fourth studio album, Led Zeppelin IV. It was voted...
12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing, ballads, rock, pop, holiday,...
This exciting up-tempo samba will make a great opener. Sung recently by vocalist Michael Bublé, and enjoying renewed popularity, the piece was composed for the first Pink Panther film. Somehow the Pin...
From the Warner Bros. animated movie Quest for Camelot comes this strong new ballad, as performed by rising star LeAnn Rimes. Roy Phillippe has adapted this lovely tune for jazz ensemble instrumentati...
Here is a classic that is already considered a standard from the next generation of American composers. Johnny Mandel wrote this gorgeous melody that is hauntingly beautiful, and Roy Phillippe arrange...
A greasy swingin' blues with a very catchy riff! This great tune was composed by Neal Hefti and arranged by Roy Phillippe. Solos are written out for piano, trumpet and tenor sax. The lead trumpet play...
Here is your chance to play the melody from the orchestral works of the masters! Presented with a strong symphonic accompaniment on the included CD, this compilation offers the young player the most r...
A striking new setting of the Elmer Bernstein classic march-style overture, 'The Magnificent Seven' will provide a familiar theme to your program with energy to spare. Everyone gets a crack at the mel...
The Sam and Dave/Blues Brothers R & B standard is perfect for jazz ensemble! Big brass sounds and saxophone hits accent this great chart from Roy Phillippe. (duration 2:20)
A beloved piano masterpiece artfully arranged for your orchestra. The flowing melody and rich harmonies create an otherworldly atmosphere. Playable by strings alone or with the addition of winds, this...
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The title is perfect for the cool, laidback feel of this bossa nova original for advancing groups. Melodic motives are assigned to the full ensemble and to various sections of the band. Written or ad...
Arranger Roy Phillippe dug into the Neal Hefti songbook and re-discovered Gotham City. Written-out solos for alto sax, trumpet, tenor sax and trombone, modest lead trumpet range and a swingin' time fo...
This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM, it has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. Trumpet range is to written F-sharp top line. When...
The best way to teach the laid-back 'Basie style' is by working on LI'L DARLIN', but up until now it was only playable by more advanced groups. Roy Phillippe has changed the key and reorchestrated thi...
This all-time great jazz classic gets a new arrangement from the pen of Roy Phillippe. It's different than the original Benny Goodman chart, swings well and gives the chart a new 1990s sound. Try it!
Neal Hefti's Grammy nominated standard, 'Cute,' is scored by Roy Phillippe to feature your set drummer. This 'feel-good' chart will ensure a smile on everyone's face.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is one of Broadway's biggest hits and 'Comedy Tonight' is possibly the musical's best-loved songs. With a number of comical effects, this arrangement dem...
Hundreds of tunes are written over the chord progression to 'I Got Rhythm,' better known to jazzers as ''Rhythm' changes.' Roy Phillippe takes these rhythm changes from the Gershwin classic and create...
Three well-known selections from Bizet's immortal opera Carmen, have been turned into a delightful suite for strings that is perfect concert fare for the advancing ensemble. The Habanera, Entr'acte (I...
The all-time classic Frank Sinatra signature tune really shines in this easy-to-perform arrangement by Roy Phillippe. All of the famous licks are presented in this chart but with considerations made f...
We are proud to present this selection from the soundtrack to the marvelous animated feature film Anastasia . Roy Phillippe's easy treatment of this beautiful ballad is the perfect way to give your ja...
Blake Neely's Emmy-nominated theme from the television series, Everwood, is a gentle piece with a memorable melody. A great chart to use when introducing 6/8 meter! The pastoral melody and accompanime...
Relive the days of yesteryear in this fabulous setting of the music from the original score to the 1938 Robin Hood movie! The splendor of Korngold's classic score evokes the feel of Sherwood Forest in...
This hauntingly beautiful composition by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone was premiered by Celine Dion on the 2007 Academy Awards telecast and will fit perfectly on any pops or film music conce...
Solo violin with orchestra! Following the release of the new movie version, the panther's popularity soars again classic and yet still ever-new to the next generation. This cool arrangement includes a...
Solo violin with orchestra! Following the release of the new movie version, the panther's popularity soars again-classic and yet still ever-new to the next generation. This cool arrangement includes a...
This is the classic song from The Wizard of Oz as you've never heard it before! Presented in three different styles traditionally, as a ballad and as a Viennese waltz this chart will make a great open...
Direct from the Broadway stage, this celebrated musical has become a staple. Scored for medium to advanced string orchestra, the medley includes 'Razzle Dazzle,' 'My Own Best Friend,' and 'All That Ja...
The charming Ennio Morricone ballad, Theme from Love Affair has been solidly scored for your concert string orchestra. Lush with rich harmonies, this is a delightful choice for any concert program. (7...
Arranger Roy Phillippe has nailed the gospel rock style with this Neal Hefti classic. Roy recognized that Hefti originally wrote this for trumpeter Harry James, so Roy appropriately starts off with a...
What a gorgeous ballad. This wonderful Gershwin standard, recorded and performed countless times, is ideal for your students to play and learn. Featured are beautiful chord changes throughout with nic...
Count Basie is also known as a composer. This slow swing composed by the legendary Count and arranged by Roy Phillippe will make your young band sound like old pros. Written solos bounce around the ba...
From the popular television show, here's the theme from Everwood. This Blake Neely tune is scored at the young band level by Roy Phillppe, the pleasing melody transitions throughout the ensemble soari...
The Danny Elfman film score was a smash hit. This Roy Phillipe collection will be just the treat. All five of the revered songs are presented in separate movements. 'Wonka's Welcome Song,' 'Mike Teave...
Initially this lush melody is presented with a soaring trumpet solo and warm full-band accompaniment. Then the variations include a cha-cha version and an oom-pah version.
Initially this lush melody is presented with a soaring trumpet solo and warm full-band accompaniment. Then the variations include a cha-cha version and an oom-pah version. Consider programming all fou...
With gentle grace, your orchestra, setting into motion the performance of one of Gustav Holst's most famous themes, quietly introduces this charismatic melody. The legato styling offers a magnificent...
An architectural design for a gate in massive Russian style was Modest Moussorgsky's inspiration for this wonderful piece from Pictures from An Exhibition. This arrangement for beginning string orches...
This bold melody is introduced in a traditional up-beat march, then developed through several distinct styles, closing in a big-band swing. Great fun!
Roy Phillippe has crafted a collection of variations on this revered theme. The initial theme is stated by the trombones, and the styles include swing, samba and habanera. Great fun!
Ennio Morricone's lovely melody was performed by Celine Dion at the Academy Awards. The musical tune and the elegant and soothing arrangement will have your audience awe-struck!
A classic pop tune from the pen of Henry Mancini has enjoyed new life with the energy infused by Michael Buble on his 'Call Me Irresponsible' CD. Roy Phillippe has transferred this energy in his young...
It's Count Basie-style swing all the way! Arranger Roy Phillippe takes this Basie gem and scores it for first year players. Written out solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to...
Originally done by the great Basie band, Teddy is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for...
This cool swing chart has a tempo that's right on target, around 120 bpm. No solos, just ensemble with modest brass ranges with 1st trumpet range to written E-flat, top space. And don't forget to chec...
In the style of the great Basie band, this medium-tempo swing chart will give your young band a mature sound. Piano states the melody, then 1st alto and 1st trumpet join in, followed by plenty of easy...
This jazz-flavored pop classic by Van Morrison is perfect for jazz ensemble. Roy Phillippe has taken this 'cool' tune to a new level of swing. There are opportunities for trombone, alto sax and trumpe...
If you are looking for a down and dirty blues chart, this is it! The classic riff tune from Booker T and the MGs is perfect for jazz ensemble. Recently heard in TV commercials, this has a great 'hook'...
Splanky was composed by jazz great Neal Hefti for the legendary Count Basie band. Check out how arranger Roy Phillippe brings this arrangement to the easy level and yet keeps the integrity of Hefti's...
Splanky' was composed by jazz great Neal Hefti for the legendary Count Basie band. Check out how arranger Roy Phillippe brings this arrangement to the easy level and yet keeps the integrity of Hefti's...
Composed by Grammy?' award-winning composer/arranger/producer Quincy Jones and arranged by Roy Phillippe. Roy captures the swinging big band sound starting off with a call-and-response between the sax...
Recorded by Count Basie Arranged by Roy Phillippe Roy Phillippe composed this arrangement of Night Train for the Count Basie band to feature tenor saxophone legend Jimmy Forrest. The arrangement was f...
This revered melody is developed through several distinct styles in Roy Phillipe's Variations on Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead. Initially the traditional statement is presented and followed by a contemp...
Two Famous Carols is a duo of cherished holiday carols in wildly diverse styles. 'What Child Is This?,' composed in 1865 by 29-year-old William Chatterton Dix, begins with the beautiful sound of a sol...
This is the classic song from The Wizard of Oz as you've never heard it before! Presented in three different styles--- traditionally, as a ballad and as a Viennese waltz--- this chart will make a grea...
Based on the lovely anthem from the HBO mini-series, this rich arrangement builds to a dynamic climax through each variation of the thematic material. Even if you haven't seen the movie, this is energ...
Originally done by the great Basie band, 'Teddy' is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos f...
The melody has a cool, minor-mode sound, similar to the 'Odd Couple' theme. Because there are no improv sections this is a great chance to focus on ensemble playing and swinging.- The Instrumentalist
Coral Reef is a level 1 piece from the First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble series designed for first year jazz ensembles. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 6 brass and 4 rhythm parts. The pi...
