Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Recorded in several different versions and contexts over the years, this version of Billy Strayhorn's 'Snibor' is taken from the Ellington band's 1967 posthumous tribute album '...And His Mother Calle...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

This swinging chart of the holiday standard was arranged by Frank DeVol for Ella Fitzgerald's 1960 album 'Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.' This was arranged to feature a solo vocalist along with...

George Shutack has taken one of the most famous tunes in sports, Take Me Out To The Ballgame, and scored it for big band with a heavy dose of bebop influence. Written at the medium level, this swing c...

Commissioned by the Waverly High School Jazz Ensemble (NE) directed by Jim Kucera, this straight-ahead swinger for medium level groups provides an abundance of teaching opportunities. The strong melod...

A tribute to master composer Oliver Nelson, this swing original for medium level groups will provide students with a wonderful musical experience. The integrated lines and the modal harmonies work tog...

Great as a program opener or closer, this hard-driving, mid-tempo swinger for medium level groups is punctuated by several spicy half-time funk passages that boost momentum and excitement from start t...

While lots of charts through the years have been based on the chord changes to 'I Got Rhythm', this straight-ahead swinger for medium level groups is more accessible than most. Perfect for concert or...

Commissioned by the University of New Mexico Jazz Band I, this chart for proficient groups is an even-eighth jazz waltz that features lead alto and guitar (or piano). The lead trumpet player is showca...

Commissioned by the University of New Mexico Jazz Band I, this chart for proficient groups is an even-eighth jazz waltz that features lead alto and guitar (or piano). The lead trumpet player is showca...

Based on the chord changes to I Got Rhythm, this straight-ahead swing chart for medium level groups will be a winner. Written for standard instrumentation, and solo sheets are provided in all keys.

Commissioned by the Loveland, Ohio, Music Boosters for their high school jazz band, this blues tune gives directors a great opportunity to teach developing ensembles many of the most basic swing figur...

Commissioned by the Wheeling High School (IL) Jazz Band directed by Brian Logan, this chart is the opening movement of a suite written in memory of music educator Bill Carroll. Bristling with exciteme...

Here's the perfect combination of a catchy melody, great scoring and all the essential swing figures that medium level groups need to know. A written or ad lib solo section is included for alto and tr...

This tribute to the writing of Don Menza will be perfect as an opener or closer. Once the down beat hits, the excitement never stops on this straight ahead minor swing chart for medium level groups. T...

This straight-ahead minor swing original with a memorable melody will be a perfect fit in any program setting. The solid ensemble writing, open solo section (written or ad lib), and roaring shout chor...

Looking for an exciting opener that breaks away from the 12-bar blues format? This medium level swing chart has everything you need! The strong introduction leads right into the exciting minor based m...

Commissioned by the Brockport (NY) High School Jazz Ensemble, this medium level swing chart is a great opener or closer for any jazz program. It contains plenty of full ensemble work and open solo sec...

This moderate swing original is a great way to sustain the interest of an audience while teaching essential jazz skills to developing jazz players. It includes sturdy melodies and counter lines, a sax...

For years Lennie Niehaus has written great music for jazz ensembles at all ability levels, and this work for advancing groups is no exception. Interesting chord changes and backgrounds combine with th...

This jazz waltz version of the popular 1895 song is a great feature for solo flugelhorn (4th Trumpet). The wide dynamic contrasts are real attention-getters, and the trademark Kubis sound permeates th...

Show off your rhythm section with this high-powered be-bop chart for advancing groups based on I Got Rhythm changes. Solos for piano, bass, and drums plus a soli for the rhythm entire section provides...

Continuing with Strommen's popular baseball-theme charts, this one refers to the tradition of infielders tossing the ball to each other after a successful out. It opens with an unaccompanied bass solo...

Inspired by the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, this medium swing original for advancing groups features a combo style melody and a hard-driving rhythmic feel. The written or ad lib solo...

Here's a great cool swing chart for advancing groups reminiscent of the music of Stanley Turrentine and Cannonball Adderley. Although it employs the blues scale, it is not a blues. Ad lib solos are of...