Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

One of first tunes to put the group Chicago on the map was this early rocker from 1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features solos for alt...

One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar sta...

With some creative twists and turns, but always with an underlying sense of drive, this arrangement takes this ZZ Top classic into some exciting uncharted territory! Thick ensemble textures are combin...

One of the classic hits from The Who, this hard-driving rocker has stood the test of time, and is often found today used in film and TV. Here's a creative version for big band that uses a mix of style...

Hailed as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time, this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses features familiar melodies and a relentless drive throughout. Paul's hard-hitting arrangement uses the saxes...

Of the relatively few number of instrumental hits recorded by pop group Chicago, Mongonucleosis recorded in 1974 remains a popular standout. This upbeat chart features a moderate rock groove, a catchy...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a 20th century masterwork with this authentic retelling of Long Distance Runaround, originally recorded by British progressive rock band Yes. An iconic moment in pop...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a 20th century masterwork with this authentic retelling of Long Distance Runaround, originally recorded by British progressive rock band Yes. An iconic moment in pop...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a 20th century masterwork with this authentic retelling of Long Distance Runaround, originally recorded by British progressive rock band Yes. An iconic moment in pop...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a 20th century masterwork with this authentic retelling of Long Distance Runaround, originally recorded by British progressive rock band Yes. An iconic moment in pop...

Infused with rock-fusion influences throughout, this smart Jamie Roth work is contemporary and cool. A synthesizer solo sets the tone for the bright-tempo rock feel. Muted trumpets and saxes build the...

Infused with rock-fusion influences throughout, this smart Jamie Roth work is contemporary and cool. A synthesizer solo sets the tone for the bright-tempo rock feel. Muted trumpets and saxes build the...

Infused with rock-fusion influences throughout, this smart Jamie Roth work is contemporary and cool. A synthesizer solo sets the tone for the bright-tempo rock feel. Muted trumpets and saxes build the...

Infused with rock-fusion influences throughout, this smart Jamie Roth work is contemporary and cool. A synthesizer solo sets the tone for the bright-tempo rock feel. Muted trumpets and saxes build the...

Treat your band to some of the best contemporary big band writing ever! Featuring trombone and guitar soloists, this chart is perfect for festivals or concerts. Composer Alan Baylock is one of the fin...

Treat your band to some of the best contemporary big band writing ever! Featuring trombone and guitar soloists, this chart is perfect for festivals or concerts. Composer Alan Baylock is one of the fin...

Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London (RCA), this well-crafted excursion gives the drummer a real workout from start to finish and showcases a recurring presentation of the folk theme by...

Recorded on the Buddy Rich album "A Different Drummer" as Part 2 of "A Piece Of The Road Suite," this rock outing with repeating rhythmic figures keeps everyone on their toes. It opens with an unaccom...

This 5/4 blues-rock composition recorded on Thad's 'Consummation' album in 1970 will give your students a chance to experience performing in 5/4 meter. Lots of unison gives your students a powerful so...

This 5/4 blues-rock composition recorded on Thad's 'Consummation' album in 1970 will give your students a chance to experience performing in 5/4 meter. Lots of unison gives your students a powerful so...

Bob Curnow has a way of picking out the Metheny tunes that work so well in a big band setting. This chart is based on a bright, happy tune of Pat's. The medium tempo and contemporary feel make this a...

Kid A' is the title track on Radiohead's 2000 album. Steve Owen's inventive big band arrangement is scored in 3/4 (unlike Radiohead's duple meter) with an ethereal introduction and ending separated by...

Radiohead released 'Paranoid Android' as a single in April 1997 and as a track on their studio album OK Computer the same year. Ken Schaphorst's epic big band arrangement is accessible for high school...

Idioteque' was recorded on Radiohead's 2000 CD Kid A, and Patty Darling's chart is a model for arranging contemporary pop/rock music for big band. It's rare to find such an artful and creative score t...

Radiohead recorded 'All I Need' on their album In Rainbows in 2007. Arranger, Sherisse Rogers, conformed to the groove, melody, and bass line of the original, focusing her treatment upon reharmonizati...