Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious groove combine to make this intriguing chart a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo shee...

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious even eighth fusion groove combine to make this intriguing chart for developing groups a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad...

Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of his funk charts, you'll love this Jeff Jarvis original for developing groups. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody, and the funk groove...

Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of his funk charts, you'll love this Jeff Jarvis original for developing groups. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody, and the funk groove...

This accessible R&B original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts, with lush harmonies that support the memorable melody to give your developing band a very sop...

This driving rock piece will rehearse easily and provide your students with an enjoyable piece that sounds harder than it is.

A real crowd pleaser at an easy level.

A creative combination of 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' and Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy' that's guaranteed to impress your listeners, Opening with a beautiful chorale, it switches to driving rock and 'stea...

In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium tempo chart that will be a blast to play. Includes bluesy ensemble licks and solos for any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone.

In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium tempo chart that will be a blast to play. Includes bluesy ensemble licks and solos for any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone.

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1...

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1...

The spiritual Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho gets transported to the '40s big band era using the rhythmic feel and famous ostinato from Benny Goodman's Sing, Sing, Sing. With just a little rehearsal...

In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium tempo chart that will be a blast to play. Includes bluesy ensemble licks and solos for any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone.

Featuring piano in a familiar gospel-flavored role, this original for developing groups has been skillfully orchestrated so as to support, but never eclipse, the sound of the soloist. The majority of...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

For decades this familiar standard has been a favorite with jazz artists. Most recently featured in the blockbuster movie Cars it will certainly enjoy renewed popularity with a new generation. This ar...

'Tailor-Made,' sounding minor in nature, is based on the Dorian mode of the major scale. Its solo section provides opportunity for more advanced soloists to progress through the changes or equally eff...

Keep it 'Light and Easy' with this great chart by master composer, Carl Strommen. Lots of room for improvisation with the open solo section, or use the suggested written solos for less experienced mus...

Does 'What Child Is This?' work as a rock chart? Absolutely, in the hands of Paul Clark! The attention-grabbing introduction is followed by solo alto on the melody, then joined by the tenor. The drivi...