Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

A holiday favorite for sure, this chart is a bossa nova at 128 BPM. It's a fine arrangement, well-notated, tasty, and a breeze to assemble for a concert. With a written solo for either 1st or 2nd alto...

You know it, you love it! At 136 BPM, this rock hit will please everyone. It doesn't include any individual solos - the ensemble bounces the melody from section to section with a nice groove. 'All Abo...

DISCO PARADE immerses you in the glittering world of disco and revives the euphoric atmosphere of the 70s and 80s! This energetic and cheerful composition takes the listener right into the middle of a...

DISCO PARADE immerses you in the glittering world of disco and revives the euphoric atmosphere of the 70s and 80s! This energetic and cheerful composition takes the listener right into the middle of a...

DISCO PARADE immerses you in the glittering world of disco and revives the euphoric atmosphere of the 70s and 80s! This energetic and cheerful composition takes the listener right into the middle of a...

DISCO PARADE immerses you in the glittering world of disco and revives the euphoric atmosphere of the 70s and 80s! This energetic and cheerful composition takes the listener right into the middle of a...

DISCO PARADE immerses you in the glittering world of disco and revives the euphoric atmosphere of the 70s and 80s! This energetic and cheerful composition takes the listener right into the middle of a...

DISCO PARADE immerses you in the glittering world of disco and revives the euphoric atmosphere of the 70s and 80s! This energetic and cheerful composition takes the listener right into the middle of a...

Stevie Wonder helped to bring funk to mainstream pop music in the '70s, and this is one of his most recognizable hits. Paul Murtha's arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of...

Arranged with modest ranges and in the little big band format, here is a great-sounding version of Stevie Wonder's classic hit. Featured is the authentic funk groove, and the solo section written for...

Recorded by Michael Jackson, this is one of the signature pop hits of the '80s. Skillfully arranged for young jazz ensemble to feature every section on the melody at some point, this chart will go tog...

Written and recorded by Sting in 1993, Fields of Gold is recognized as a masterful yet haunting ballad. This skillfully paced arrangement for young players features a light pop feel along with brief s...

Even before the TV series Glee, this Neil Diamond classic, first recorded in 1969, had proven its popularity and staying power. Here is a solid, yet easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires no s...

The catchy and danceable hit from Chappell Roan is offered here in this fun and very accessible arrangement that your early developing jazz ensemble will never want to stop practicing. A grooving rhyt...

One of the all-time great songs from the Beatles, Yesterday truly has become a modern day standard! This well-scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo, beautiful counter...

Recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera, this infectious dance tune is popular on the airwaves as well as on television commercials. With catchy riffs and a driving rock style, Paul's arrangement...

Popular again thanks to the recent recording by Michael Bublé, this hit was originally from the Broadway musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. This bluesy arrangement requires n...

Characterized by a rhythmic and syncopated pulse throughout, Lady Gaga hits the magic button yet again with this catchy pop hit. Here's a solid chart that your players and audience alike are sure to e...

Meghan Trainor's #1 smash hit features a catchy melody, a strong rhythmic pulse, and a hint of 'doo wop. ' Arranged here in an easy setting for young players, this is great way to bring a taste of cur...

From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style. This arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive, yet authentic-sounding rhyt...

Adele's mega-hit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody is passed to the trombones, and finally the f...

This familiar Motown hit features an unmistakable style and sound that has remained popular for five decades! Recorded by a number of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic....

This infectious pop and funk hit from 1968 was originally recorded by Sly and the Family Stone. Paul Murtha's version for young players features a fun groove and active parts for all sections. The sol...

Even before it was featured in the hit movie Elf, this holiday favorite was bringing good cheer to the Christmas season. This straight ahead medium swing version will go together quickly and sound gre...

Here's the classic Motown hit from 1964 and The Temptations in a great-sounding arrangement for young players. No solos required. Just skillful scoring for the entire ensemble.