Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

Classic rock from the 1980s, everyone in the audience will remember this one. Rock the house with this powerful arrangement!

Characterized by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepsen will go together quickly and sound great. Requires no solos.

Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting version for young players. No solos are required and the mel...

It's hot! A jazz-rock adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for the young band. The driving bass and funky lines will engage the band, the audience, and you. With features like written so...

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...

With a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tutti to short section features, here's a great sounding chart for younger players on this Motown favorite. No solos are required.

Santa is swingin' into town. Mike Lewis has taken this holiday chestnut and placed it squarely at the ability level of the young jazz player. Logical swing figures, written out or ad-libbed solos for...

Here's the classic Miles Davis tune from the landmark album Kind Of Blue carefully arranged for young groups. Written in 3/4 for ease of reading, Mike has kept the feel and sound of the original in th...

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a grea...

Here is the signature hit by the Godfather of Soul in a solidly scored version perfect for young players. With a funky groove that captures the style of the original this chart also features solo oppo...

The title speaks for itself! Victor Lopez does it yet again with this classic pop song now for the young jazz musician. No solos but plenty of funky groove plus a call-and-response section. Lead trump...

One of the most well-known tangos throughout the world, Libertango (as arranged here by Paul Murtha) will give your young players a chance to learn this important and engaging musical style. Solidly s...

Based on the traditional 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,' this samba treatment cooks. After a short chorale intro, the samba rhythm kicks in either cut time or bright-four groove. Written-out solos are...

Swingin' and singin' with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space...

The intro is slow and bluesy like vocalist Billie Holiday, then into a waltz groove at 112 BPM, a nice easy tempo. The written-out piano solo is a 32-bars, the lead trumpet range is only to written F,...

Here is wonderful holiday favorite arranged for your young band. Arranger Paul Cook has the ability to score for this level and keep the integrity of the composition. This chart offers your sax sectio...

This holiday classic is always a favorite of young people, and Mike Lewis' swinging jazz chart is ideal for the younger band. Mike has come up with some clever ideas for this one, yet this chart will...

This TV theme from the '60s is one of those evergreen tunes that remains popular today. Your band will have fun with this easy arrangement. (The audience will, too.)

In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very easy arrangement of this well-known TV theme. John's chart is nicely scored for every section of the band. A tune that everyone in the audience will rec...

Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie The Jungle Book, this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy arrangem...

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...

Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts. This easy ensemble-based arrangement will be instantly recognizable...

Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts. This easy ensemble-based arrangement will be instantly recognizable...