Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

The first Beatles hit to reach #1 in the US, this song is characterized by strong rhythms and a catchy melody. There are sure to be some Beatle fans in your band and even more in your audiences.

Motown is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and one of its headline groups was certainly The Temptations. This hit by the Temps epitomizes the down-to-earth rhythm and blues style that made t...

Used as the theme song for the popular Drew Carey Show this vintage rocker is high energy from beginning to end. Carefully scored for beginning bands by Paul Murtha. Online Audio available at www.hall...

From the group Fall Out Boy, here is their high energy rock hit that features a relentless rock beat and quotes from the familiar '60s television show The Munsters. This easy to learn arrangement will...

This rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, the Rolling Stones, and most famously the Blues Brothers. This easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections, and requir...

This rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, the Rolling Stones, and most famously the Blues Brothers. This easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections, and requir...

Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy. This easy jazz version features question and answ...

Motown tunes are always a hit with players and audiences alike! Originally recorded by the Miracles in 1960, Rick's arrangement for beginning bands features modest ranges and easy rhythm. Also include...

If you are looking for a little gospel rock to spice up your next concert, check out this new original from Michael Sweeney. Featuring catchy riffs and a flexible solo section, this hot chart is fresh...

Who would have figured you could play Black Sabbath with a jazz ensemble? This easy arrangement really makes it work with a solid rock foundation and a few harmonic twists along the way. The flexible...

One of the most memorable rock ballads to come out of the 60's, this hit by the Classics IV adapts beautifully in this very easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. Other than a short written tenor solo in th...

This catchy calypso-rock tune from the 60's is riff based, easy to learn, and fun to perform. This solid chart includes plenty of ensemble unisons and a stop-time section with drum fills. Perfect for...

This rock classic from the group Steppenwolf is a tune your band will sound great playing with very limited rehearsal time. Guaranteed success with beginning groups. Online Audio available at www.hall...

Here is one of a very select group of blues standards that every jazz musician should know. Paul's very easy version makes it accessible to young players and gives beginning improvisers a wonderful pl...

Featuring one of the great bass lines of the rock era, Michael Jackson's Thriller became a musical icon of the '80s. And it still works today in this powerful and easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. Onli...

Featuring powerful riffs and a driving hook, this high-energy rock hit from teen sensation Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) will be a hit with your band. Requires no solos.

Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful arena rock tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart then finishes with a driving rock vamp that can be used...

This jazz/rock classic by Josef Zawinul also crossed over to become a popular hit as well. John Edmondson's solid arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles features a slow funk groove with the melody t...

Outstanding vintage rock from the group Queen. This hard hitting chart is guaranteed to be a hit with your band.

It's hot - way hot! This jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going. The young players will really dig into it. No individual solos, but plenty of action for everybody! Easy ranges. It will take some w...

Just what your young jazz ensemble needs and wants! Here is another Mike Story arrangement that is exactly right with a very catchy tune and a well-written chart at the easy level. Written-out solos f...

Aretha Franklin made it famous-a solid gold tune in a rock-solid groove. Easy to put together with written-out solos for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1 and a brief drum solo, brass range is...

This funky rock chart moves at a medium tempo with a cool interlude and development. It is easy to rehearse and play with no solos and lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff.

It's kinda funky, kinda rock but most importantly, a fun chart tailored to the very young player. This arrangement is all ensemble, no individual solos. At around MM=120, it's very easy to play and ed...