Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

Ozzy Osbourne's biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring, your band will sound great on this solid chart.

Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beg...

Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this very easy arrangement by John Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune is sure to liven up any concert.

One of the early hits from Michael Jackson, Bad featured a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great even with limited rehearsal time.

Recorded by the boy band sensation One Direction, here is a terrific version of one of their most recognizable hits. Written in a driving rock style, this solid arrangement will go together quickly.

Here is a great sounding original in a retro medium rock style. Based on a question and answer format between brass and saxes, Rick's appealing chart is simple to learn and requires no solos.

Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time clapping sect...

From the group Deep Purple comes this rock anthem of the '70s. Give your beginning band a chance to rock out with this easy and powerful arrangement.

Bill Haley & The Comets made the top of the charts with this hit back in1955. And, it's as fun now as it was back then! This easy chart will sound great with any band.

One of the defining rock acts of the 1970s, the music of Queen is still heard regularly on the radio waves and on the silver screen. This hard-hitting yet easy-to-play medley includes their monster hi...

Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul's easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-drivin...

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...

Based on 'Ode to Joy,' this rock-style holiday chart has cool harmony and it's easy to rehearse and perform. Includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, and guitar. Rock th...

Talk about a fun rock tune to play, this is IT! A gospel-like chorale intro brings the band into a rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young band features a...

This tune is better known as 'Walk Tall' and originally performed by Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel-flavored R&B groove. Features include lead trumpet range to written F top line, and...

Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year. In the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for younger players. Sure to sound great w...

This simple yet unforgettable tune is always a holiday favorite. Rick's great-sounding arrangement with no solos required, and the melody passed from section to section, is sure to bring cheer to any...

Henry Mancini was a master of melodies and this is one of his best. Rick's easy arrangement is in 3/4 and features skillful scoring and rich harmonies.

Most famously recorded by Josh Groban, here is a nicely scored version for beginning jazz groups that allows each section a chance to play the melody at some point. The arrangement builds to a modulat...

Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counte...

This Latin chart at the medium easy level is sure to light up your next holiday concert. Featuring Joy To The World, Good King Wenceslas and We Wish You A Merry Christmas, it's supported by solid ense...

Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1-2 This soulful and funky tune is built using a twisted sort of blues progression, but is a great sounding groove for beginning bands. This will come toge...

With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this original by Rick Stitzel will quickly become one of your band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn...

This is one of those rare tunes that is well-known to virtually all age groups. However, you might have to discourage the parents in the front row from doing the 'YMCA' choreography! Online Audio avai...

Composed originally for Weather Report and released in 1977, Josef Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is a slightly truncated...