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James Bond is the essence of 'cool,' and his persona continues to intrigue movie audiences everywhere. This famous theme is a jazz standard in its own right, and Tom Davis's arrangement exploits it to...

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 great arrangement of the great tune written by the ex-Beatle. This chart was the reason for the great success of the CD 7.5 on the Richter Scale. Melody stated by alto, trumpet and trombone and the...

This is indeed one of the all-time biggest hits in pop music! Here's a wonderful arrangement featuring a vocalist. It starts with the verse, not heard that often, but such a lovely section. Then on to...

Here is one of the signature dance numbers from the landmark musical West Side Story. Michael Mossman has created a masterful adaptation for jazz band using elements from the original and a creative t...

From the musical Finian's Rainbow, this familiar 1940s standard is nicely scored here for young bands. Written in a moderate tempo, the style changes smoothly between swing and Latin and requires no s...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove, Michael's version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures,...

From Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, here is one of the all-time favorite ballads. With sensitive lyrics and a superb melodic treatment, this is sure to be a hit at any performance.

But Not for Me' from Girl Crazy is a superb vocal with a big band chart on a great standard. Features include a vocal range from B-flat below middle C to third space C, lead trumpet range to A-flat, a...

From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of...

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.

From the group Journey, this power ballad from 1981 has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the hit TV series Glee as well as multiple uses in film and even on Broadway. Sure to be a hit again!

Timeless rock ballad from the Beatles! John's solid arrangement will bring out the best in your young group with a chart that is creative as well as appealing.

Here's the early classic by the rock group Chicago. The trademark bass line and driving melody will make this a sure hit with your students.

Nothing says good ol' rock and roll quite like Elvis Presley's version of this great tune. This chart is written with a strong shuffle groove and features the familiar stop-time opening followed by a...

This '60s hit by Ben E. King has become a rock classic and has been featured in several motion pictures. With the instantly recognizable groove and infectious melody, this one works great for jazz ens...

Mark's grade 5 composition Brass Machine has continued to be popular so we asked him to adapt it for younger players. The result is a fabulous rock feature for your trumpet section. Thanks Mark!

Recorded by The Crusaders back in 1979, here is a funky version of this hit that will add excitement to any concert. In the same style as the original, this solid chart features the saxes on the head,...

Here is an easy yet authentic sounding version of this funk/rock classic from the group Earth, Wind & Fire! Paul Murtha uses moderate ranges in this playable setting as well as plenty of repetition to...

This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the '60s. You...