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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...

Hank Levy wrote this wonderful 5/4 chart in the early '70's (1973), and it was recorded on the 'Birthday in Britain' CD. Solos for bass and alto saxophone. 5-5-5-3 (condensed score)

Dies ist ein herausragendes Tribut an DEN großen Schlagzeugstar der Bigband-Szene, Gene Krupa. Obwohl sie kurze Trompetensoli mit Plunger beinhaltet, ist diese aussergewöhnliche Nummer in erster Linie...

Middle school director and jazz trumpeter Mike Kamuf offers this medium-tempo blues set over a shuffle groove. After a big full-ensemble opening, the chart moves into the infectious yet simple melody....

Your students will appreciate the opportunity to solo with only two chord changes in the solo section of this well paced Latin-style chart. Starting out like a warm tropical breeze and growing in inte...

Elegy is dedicated to the memory of Bill Evans, certainly one of the most important pianists in the history of jazz, and a personal favorite of mine. It features the piano, both in written statements...

Winning composition in the NAJE contest. A beautifully sensitive ballad followed by a roaring Samba. A proven contest winner!

Big Band.

2 Piccolos/2 Flutes/2 Clarinets/2 Bassoons/2 Soprano Saxophones/2 Alto Saxophones/2 Tenor Saxophones/2 Trumpets or Cornets/2 Trombones/2 Euphoniums/2 Violoncellos/Flute & Oboe/Flute & Bassoon/Clarinet...

This tune will remind you of all those Blue note records you bought over the years. Moderate in tempo, difficulty level and full of surprises. Not quite a Blues in F---better!

Carl Strommen has created an exceptional rendition of one of our country's most famous patriotic songs. Opening with solo trumpet and building to a dazzling full ensemble finish, this arrangement gets...

A great chart in the Count Basie Style. Wonderful writing for all sections at a moderate swing tempo. Solos can be played as written or opened up for improv. A great melodic and stylistic piece for st...

This is the perfect choice for bands that have limited rehearsal time! Great melodies and harmonies throughout expertly written by the master, Carl Strommen. Open solo section on just two chords gives...

Carl Strommen has created an exceptional rendition of one of our country's most famous patriotic songs. Opening with solo trumpet and building to a dazzling full ensemble finish, this arrangement gets...

Based on the changes to 'I Got Rhythm', this happy calypso style composition will add variety to your programming and will keep your students on their toes. 3+ Level. Med. tempo Calypso groove.

The brilliant Rich DeRosa wrote this extraordinary original piece for the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band. It is recorded on the CD ' Lab 2018.' There are solos for soprano sax and piano. Sierra Musi...

> Easy to read lesson explains dominant ninth chords on I-Bb, IV-Eb, and V-F in a 12 and 16 bar Bb blues format. > Mixolydian mode introduced and suggested improv examples given on each chord for prac...

A delightfully happy shuffle tune that is a perfect opener for your concert or contest performance! Features call-and-answer responses between the brass and saxes, and some great ensemble writing. The...

Andy ist mittlerweile einer unserer Bestsellerautoren und diese beeindruckende Nummer zeigt, warum. Hier haben wir ein wunderbares Stück, das direkt aus der Notenmappe von Count Basie kommen könnte, w...

Andy Farber hat den Blue-Note-Sound der frühen und mittleren 1960er Jahre mit dieser aussergewöhnlichen neuen Nummer genau getroffen. Sie weist eine Combo in der Band auf (bestehend aus Trompete, Teno...

Andy Farber 'Shag Bag' is an exceptional rock chart featuring a very funky groove that your band will love to perform. Includes solo sections for alto sax and trumpet that can easily be opened up for...