Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Morricone's memorable movie theme has been recordedby artists ranging from trumpeter Chris Botti to violinist Joshua Bell. Here is a beautiful setting for young jazz ensembles featuring a flugelhorn s...

Using a Basie-style swing treatment, and written in 4/4 rather than the traditional 3/4, here is a great-sounding chart from Mark Taylor that will go together quickly. All sections get a chance to shi...

Riding an incredible wave of popularity, the Disney Channel's High School Musical is sweeping the nation with an entertaining brand of show tunes in a contemporary rock style. Here is one of the big p...

One of the most recognized TV themes of all time is hot again thanks to the new hit version of the original series. Paul's authentic-sounding arrangement races through a variety of key centers and giv...

Lighten things up at your next performance with hip and hard swinging theme from the hit Nickelodeon cartoon series. Your students won't want to stop practicing it and the audience will love it even m...

One of the signature television themes of our time, this instantly recognizable Mike Post composition adapts perfectly for jazz ensemble in this authentic sounding arrangement from John Berry. Include...

Made famous by the Blues Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with your band. Roger's arrangement features a driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...

From Disney's animated hit movie Frozen and sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song features a light 'soft shoe' style that adapts quite naturally for jazz ensemble. With skillful trading of...

Recorded by Blue Swede in 1974, this familiar hit was featured prominently in the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy as a part of the film's 'Awesome Mix. ' Instantly recognizable with the 'oog...

Recorded in the '60s by artists such as Wilson Pickett and The Rolling Stones, this gospel-flavored hit was then famously featured in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Paul Murtha's rockin' arrangemen...

From The Jungle Book, this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as the latest blockbuster hit. With a 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this one is impossible not to like. T...

From the blockbuster animated film Sing, this driving rock tune was recorded by the legendary Stevie Wonder with current pop sensation Ariana Grande. Here is a funky version for jazz ensemble featurin...

From the hit movie Moana this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the band starting with the saxes, follow...

One of the truly iconic songs for television, the opening to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood resonates with all generations. Here's a terrifc setting for young players in a moderate tempo swing style. Thi...

In the movie The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin steals the show with her classic performance of this soulful rocker. In this hot chart for jazz band, trombones are featured in the beginning and later...

From the entertaining soundtrack of Incredibles 2, Michael Giacchino includes this marvelous jazz waltz that works great for full jazz ensemble. Baritone sax gets a rare turn in the spotlight, followe...

Add this Billie Eilish hit to the growing list of iconic themes from the James Bond saga. Paul's great-sounding chart features a rock ballad style with an alto sax soloist in the beginning and again a...

From the hit movie Moulin Rouge, this moving ballad provides a nice way to feature several sections of the ensemble in a well-paced arrangement. The tender opening with piano and flugels (opt. trumpet...

This classic Chuck Mangione movie theme gets the Dave Wolpe treatment for 1997. It has all of the energy, drive and power of the original, with some of the technical demands worked out to a grade 3 le...

From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swingin' and aptly titled 'Cool.' Mark's version for young players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair wit...