Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie Orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is...

Can't decide which tunes you want on your winter concert? Solve the problem instantly with this collection of holiday favorites all in one chart! Extremely easy with several interesting twists to make...

Introduce your students to swing without the complicated rhythms. This laid-back chart features a catchy melody that lets the ensemble focus on great style and intonation. Written-out solos are provid...

Your students can sound like the great Count Basie Band in a short amount of rehearsal time with this very easy swinger. Range demands are low with the lead trumpet going only to a 3rd space C and lea...

This straight-ahead swinger has no solos - just solid ensemble writing - and is ideal for teaching basic concepts of swing in the classic big band tradition. Based on a 12-bar blues with a few alterat...

Ryan Fraley combines simple rhythms with contemporary harmonies in this hard-driving, up-tempo swing chart. The solo section can be opened up, giving the director a great deal of flexibility (solo she...

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...

A rock-solid groove made famous by Aretha Franklin. Easy to put together with written-out solos for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1, along with a brief drum solo. The brass range is no prob...

This catchy TV theme is a sure-fire winner at this easy level. It's very accessible swing played at 120 BPM, no solos, and the trumpet 1 range is written E-flat top space. Simple, fun-to-play, effecti...

This catchy TV theme is a sure-fire winner at this easy level. It's very accessible swing played at 120 BPM, no solos, and the trumpet 1 range is written E-flat top space. Simple, fun-to-play, effecti...

This catchy TV theme is a sure-fire winner at this easy level. Get Smart Theme arranged by Mike Story is a very accessible swing chart played at 120 BPM, no solos, and the trumpet 1 range is written E...

This catchy TV theme is a sure-fire winner at this easy level. It's very accessible swing played at 120 BPM, no solos, and the trumpet 1 range is written E-flat top space. Simple, fun-to-play, effecti...

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 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...

James Bond was back in the theaters this year and once again captivated audiences around the world. This swingin' theme, in the very capable hands of Mike Story, works really very well for younger gro...

Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Mike Lewis gives the least experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time favorite...

Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Arranger Mike Lewis gives the less experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time...

Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Mike Lewis gives the least experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time favorite...

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.

Paul Cook brings us this rich, slow ballad setting of the classic tune from The Wizard of Oz. It's easy to play and sounds delightful. Players and audiences will all want to hear this one often. A gre...

Paul Cook brings us this rich, slow ballad setting of the classic tune from The Wizard of Oz. It's easy to play and sounds delightful. Players and audiences will all want to hear this one often. A gre...

Here's a nice easy-goin' swing chart on a great jazz classic composed by Fats Waller. Arranger Ralph Ford, one of our specialists in writing for young bands, does it once again. Solos are for piano an...