Ensemble

Handy’s THE MEMPHIS BLUES was published in 1912, and was based on a campaign song called MR. CRUMP, which the composer claimed to have written for a mayoral candidate in Memphis, Tennessee. It has bee...

Ferdinand Joseph LeMonthe (c. 1890-1941), better known by his pen name Jelly Roll Morton, was a New Orleans-born ragtime pianist, composer, and band leader. One of the first musicians to play the New...

From an era past comes this infectious minor blues shuffle from Booker T and the MGs. There is an open section for improvised solos, which includes an approachable written-out solo for developing play...

From an era past comes this infectious minor blues shuffle from Booker T and the MGs. There is an open section for improvised solos, which includes an approachable written-out solo for developing play...

Here's that famous song with the 'na na na na na' hook and lyrics that name 16 different dances. It's been recorded by countless artists from Wilson Pickett to Joan Baez, and is great fun in this new...

Here's that famous song with the 'na na na na na' hook and lyrics that name 16 different dances. It's been recorded by countless artists from Wilson Pickett to Joan Baez, and is great fun in this new...

Great fun for all with this blues tune that effectively introduces the difference between F-sharp and F-natural, C-sharp and C natural for all instruments. Let your group jam their hearts out on this...

Great fun for all with this blues tune that effectively introduces the difference between F-sharp and F-natural, C-sharp and C natural for all instruments. Let your group jam their hearts out on this...

A knowledge of the 12-bar bl form is essential for understanding the roots of American jazz and popular music. Bow-town bl provides an excellent introduction to this uniquely American art form with su...

Written in the key of D major and entirely in first position, The bo-Man bl can be used to introduce young string players to swing, "walking" bass and the 12-bar bl form. There are a few slurs and a h...

Based on the old-time melody to "Buffalo Gals," Bass-ically Bluegrass will showcase your bass section and the orchestra will look their best! In this classical setting reflecting bluegrass influences,...

Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy 'Zydeco Two-Step,' where country fiddles and blues bass lines meet in the Mississippi delta! Challenging bowings, blue notes, call-and-response melodies, a...

Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy 'Zydeco Two-Step,' where country fiddles and blues bass lines meet in the Mississippi delta! Challenging bowings, blue notes, call-and-response melodies, a...

Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy 'Zydeco Two-Step,' where country fiddles and blues bass lines meet in the Mississippi delta! Challenging bowings, blue notes, call-and-response melodies, a...

Here's a great American fiddle tune that will give every section a moment to shine! This famous 'contest fiddling' tune has been played by many great fiddlers. This easy arrangement gives a solo fiddl...

Here's a great American fiddle tune that will give every section a moment to shine! This famous 'contest fiddling' tune has been played by many great fiddlers. This easy arrangement gives a solo fiddl...

Here's a great American fiddle tune that will give every section a moment to shine! This famous 'contest fiddling' tune has been played by many great fiddlers. This easy arrangement gives a solo fiddl...

This memorable melody has Celtic tinges combined with an old-timey feel, and a sprig of syncopation from the South's blues fiddle style. Based on the G Dorian minor scale, your students will have a ch...

This memorable melody has Celtic tinges combined with an old-timey feel, and a sprig of syncopation from the South's blues fiddle style. Based on the G Dorian minor scale, your students will have a ch...

This fun piece is designed to let the director interact with the audience and give the students, parents, and grandparents an opportunity to participate in the program with the ensemble. It has a blue...

This fun piece is designed to let the director interact with the audience and give the students, parents, and grandparents an opportunity to participate in the program with the ensemble. It has a blue...

Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time, while also accomp...

Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time, while also accomp...

Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time, while also accomp...

This beautiful tune is an opportunity to introduce or reinforce 6/8 time. Played delicately, the violins and violas will experience the richness of their low registers in contrast to the brilliance of...