Ensemble

Sammy's unparalleled craftsmanship is evident in this masterpiece for younger bands. In one tempo throughout, there's a hint of 'march style' and more than a hint of solid ensemble writing.

It's Pee-Wee's big tune...and it works great for young jazz ensembles.

Originally recorded by Charles Mingus on his Mingus Ah Um album in 1959, Sy Johnson has transformed this through-composed ballad into a stunningly beautiful setting for full jazz ensemble. Featuring e...

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This jazz waltz is stunning! Arranger Eric Richards has taken Fats Waller's wonderful classic and brought new life to this hip tune. Solos (written for piano, tenor and trumpet), powerful ensemble and...

Show off the sensitive side of your ensemble with this ballad with no featured soloist. There is a brief 4-bar written trumpet melody; otherwise, it's all ensemble blend with a lush texture, a double-...

This tribute by arranger Jeff Hest brings two classics to you with Dorsey's famous hits, 'Song of India' and 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You.' If you have a lead 'bone with range and a sweet sound,...

Although Movin' Uptown has some technical difficulties (range and tempo), it shouldn't present too much of a musical challenge for your students. The style and content are very similar to a number of...

Arranged as a samba, Scott Ragsdale has done a superb job with this great tune. A few features in this first-class chart are nice section solis all around, a solo for 1st trombone (written out) and a...

Frank Foster's composition, Shiny Stockings, is one of the greatest jazz tunes for big band. Arranged by Greg Yasinitsky and scored for an accessible grade 3 level, this chart has all the ingredients...

This up-tempo samba on this wonderful Cole Porter standard is a great vehicle for your band-not difficult yet very effective. The melody and solo space (written-out solos) feature alto and trumpet and...

This classic Herbie Hancock composition has become one of the most well-known songs in jazz history. Gordon Goodwin wanted to do something a little different in his arrangement without violating the s...

On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) from the Jazz Vocal Series is designed for high school and college bands, and features vocal solos with some SATB arrangements. Full instrumentation includes 5 sax...

This great chart on Charlie Parker's 'Confirmation' clearly confirms Dave Rivello's remarkable arranging skills. The melody is stated by alto and trumpet, solo space (written) is for trombone and alto...

At 148 BPM, this medium swinger is arranged in two keys for flexibility, the high key is A-flat with the range from E-flat first line to third space C, treble clef. The low key is E-flat and the range...

This medium tempo swingin' jazz waltz has the lilting 3/4 feel that is fun to play, along with (written) solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. The chart has standard instrumentation plus an alternate 2nd al...

Freddie Hubbard's great jazz waltz with the Les Hooper touch is an excellent combination. The trumpet 2 has the initial melody statement and (written-out) solo space and chord changes for alto, tenor,...

A well-known holiday song that begins chorale style then moves into an easy rock groove. Very easy to assemble and a sure-fire concert hit. Very easy brass ranges, written solos for alto, tenor, trump...

Adapted for the younger player from Gordon Goodwin's original Big Phat Band chart. It's a rock-march that begins with a drum cadence then into the funky-rock groove at 114 BPM. Includes written-out so...

This exciting jazz waltz is played at 174 BPM. The melody is handled by alto, trumpet 2, and guitar with a written alto solo provided. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This...

This sensational solo feature is available for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone. Recorded as an alto solo on our demo recording at around 74 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written high C. Kri...

Jerome Richardson's 'Groove Merchant' arranged by Rich Sigler is a gospel rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at 132 BPM, with straight eighths, this chart is packed with goodies like written-out...