Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

Journey made this a hit in 1980 and the cast of Glee did it again in 2010. This solid arrangement is built on a driving 8th-note pulse and requires no solos. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal...

Since being released in 1971, John Lennon's poignant and sensitive song remains relevant and popular today. John Berry's arrangement for young players is in the style of a rock ballad, with a contempo...

This rock tune recorded by the Foo Fighters has remained a favorite ever since its release in 1999. John Berry expertly trades the melody around from section to section in this great sounding chart fo...

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...

Recorded by Guns N' Roses back in the '80s, this rocker has become a classic and is often heard in TV and film. Arranged here for younger players, it still retains the relentless drive and energy of t...

The ideal holiday chart that will sound great and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic played around 92 BPM in a light rock groove, add written melody solos, and easy ranges - this is a w...

This is the funky chart you have been looking for -- a well-known soul melody with a great groove. The band will want to explore this chart as the bass player digs in and your alto sax soloist tears i...

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...

This signature ballad by Whitney Houston is one she'll always be remembered for. Here is a great-sounding arrangement by John Berry that features a solo for alto sax, tasteful ensemble accompaniment l...

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...

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...

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...

Recorded by Portugal. The Man. , this pop hit contains an energetic drive and appealing retro style. In this easy arrangement, the melody is passed from section to section and there are no solos requi...

From Stevie Wonder's landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit has gone on to become a jazz standard recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style, John Berry perf...

The Jonas Brothers are back on top of the charts, and here's a terrific easy arrangement of their most recent hit featuring a driving uptempo rock feel and catchy riffs. The flexible solo section feat...

This quirky tune was recorded by the Beatles for their 1968 White Album and featured recently in the Beatle-themed movie Yesterday. With a medium tempo and quasi Jamaican ska flavor, this chart is eas...

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...

The un-mistakable bass intro leads into the hit '70's number recorded by The Jacksons which helped propel Michael Jackson to international stardom.

Sensational ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor sax. It begins simply in a minor key and keeps building to the key change (in major) and a huge, powerful finish. Rhythm section and solo parts ar...

This haunting ballad from the '40s received notoriety as the theme song for television's Mike Hammer. The saxophone section takes the spotlight here while the brass add background figures to spice thi...

First performend and co-written by Edith Paif though later made famous by Louis Armstrong, this French song has a stunningly beautiful melody line that just glides. Our arrangement is an original, fro...

This slow cooking shuffle tune became a trademark for Booker T. & The MG's. Roger has done a nice job of adapting it for young players while keeping the feel of the original. Includes solos for alto o...

Every band needs to experience the blues! Here's a classic riff tune by Clifford Brown set in a terrific arrangement for developing bands. Great for learning to improvise, and the ensemble figures are...

This dynamic blues shuffle offers optional written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombone; the piano player has written solos at the beginning and end as well. For this chart to sound its best...

Big Band Holiday is the perfect holiday chart for the young jazz band. Arranger Carl Strommen has blended 4 titles into an easy-to-rehearse and very playable chart. The chart features brief written-ou...