Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

Tower of Power - endlich leicht spielbar arrangiert für Big Band! Der Walzer ist im mittleren Tempo angelegt und aufgrund der moderaten Tonumfänge für Schüler-Big Bands sehr gut geeignet. Das Arrangem...

One of the signature tunes of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, composed by Nat Adderley, this well-known jazz standard remains as popular today as when it first came out in 1960. Arranged here in a so...

Includes: At the Hop, Beauty and the Beast, Brain Sprain, Breezin', Discover the Blues, Frosty the Snow Man, Gimme Some Lovin', Hound Dog, Killer Joe, Kiss the Girl, Malagueña, Spinning Wheel, Tin Roo...

It's Pee-Wee's big tune...and it works great for young jazz ensembles.

Based on Joy to the World, this jazzed-up waltz chart is perfect for the holiday concert. Because Mike Story writes so well for the younger players, this chart will be a big hit. Easy ranges, a simple...

This laid back Bossa/Rock style melody will have your young musicians cruising while getting their Smooth Jazz chops up!

This laid back Bossa/Rock style melody will have your young musicians cruising while getting their Smooth Jazz chops up!

This laid back Bossa/Rock style melody will have your young musicians cruising while getting their Smooth Jazz chops up!

This laid back Bossa/Rock style melody will have your young musicians cruising while getting their Smooth Jazz chops up!

This laid back Bossa/Rock style melody will have your young musicians cruising while getting their Smooth Jazz chops up!

Inspired by the music of the great Count Basie Orchestra, this is a perfect vehicle for teaching the swing idiom. It features a riff-based tune, lots of full ensemble work, and blues changes. Sample w...

From the original movie soundtrack of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this catchy melody combines with fun rhythms to make a great rock shuffle! This chart features a brief written alto sax solo, a...

From the original movie soundtrack of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this catchy melody combines with fun rhythms to make a great rock shuffle! This chart features a brief written alto sax solo, a...

The theme song for the delightful Charlie Brown and the Peanuts(R) gang television shows is a wonderful jazz tune by Vince Guaraldi. Kids from 2 to 92 will enjoy this chart, which Tom Davis has skillf...

The ever-popular Henry Mancini theme has never sounded more 'hip' or been easier to play than this Mike Lewis arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles. All the ranges and rhythms have been carefully c...

The theme of world-renowned jazz singer Cab Calloway is brought within reach of your beginning jazz ensemble in a delightful new arrangement by up-and-coming arranger Ralph Ford.

A medley of four spy themes featuring Goldfinger, James Bond, Soul Bossa Nova (Austin Powers), and Secret Agent Man. Another clever, fun-to-play, and educational chart from arranger Michael Story, thi...

Written as a tribute to the Godfather of Soul James Brown, Rick Stitzel uses plenty of tutti ensemble riffs in creating a chart that's true to this funky style. The solo section can be played by any s...

This Rolling Stones rock classic will be a huge hit with the band and audience. Easy to rehearse and perform, with written solos for trumpet and trombone, this chart is well-written, effective for pro...

This easy-to-play rock chart with a haunting melody is very accessible to young players with little or no jazz ensemble experience. Everything is written out plus the chart has a solo section with a w...

The well-known classic spiritual with a funky rock feel played around 110 BPM. Brief written solo statements from various players and modest trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Optional parts incl...

Looking for a great change of pace chart for your next performance? No Way Out from the pen of George Shutack is the perfect choice. A driving Latin-rock groove, great ensemble writing and plenty of s...

Check out the 'red chicken!' 'Pollo Rojo' is a Latin cha-cha performed at 146 BPM that includes easy brass ranges, a written-out alto sax solo, section solis, and a cool melody. (2:59)

The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on In a Mellow Tone is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay betw...