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Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

This arrangements of Scott Joplin's popular tune is ideal for alto saxophone soloists. Suitable for recitals or contests, this music is as fun to listen to as it is to perform!

This grade 4 setting of Scott Joplin's classic tune will be a winning selection for any performance. As an encore number, it is as fun to listen to for the audience as it is to perform.

Here's Scott Joplin's immortal rag in an upbeat setting for sax quartets! A modulation midway through boosts the dramatic impact it makes on everyone involved. Ample articulations and dynamic markings...

Celebrating the enduring popularity of Scott Joplin's most famous ragtime tune, this setting calls upon all players to make meaningful melodic contributions. In addition, modulations in key are used e...

Inspired by a popular Mexican breakfast, this spicy Latin composition will help your students start their day off right. Easy syncopated rhythms and a catchy melody will have the audience wanting a se...

Latin inspired passionate expression abounds in this grade 4 original, subtitled River Of Fire. The dynamic, tempo and textural contrasts, as well as soloistic opportunities will provide great materia...

Bring a taste of South America to your next concert with this delightful arrangement of traditional children's songs (San Severino and De Colores). The popular melodies are introduced in traditional s...

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on In a Mellow Tone is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay betw...

In this beautiful showcase for alto saxophone, the overall performance can be loose but must convey great warmth. Brass section volume during background passages should be kept to a minimum. The pyram...

Originally written for and played by Bud Shank, this showpiece for alto sax features a wide dynamic range and calls for a soft, smooth approach to background figures. Though written solo lines are pro...

Performed by the great Count Basie Orchestra, this gentle swing ballad starring piano in the solo role features a big, dramatic climax just past the midpoint that'll be the highpoint of any concert pr...

This innovative Yasinitsky original showcases trombone soloist throughout. The prevailing ballad style switches to double time swing during the main solo chorus for a refreshing change of pace, and ha...

With a tip of the hat to the great Neal Hefti, this chart is exactly the type of ballad that the Count was famous for. Featuring mostly full ensemble work, this medium level original asks for everyone...

The combination of Bob Lark's beautiful melody and Thomas Matta's lush orchestration creates this great showcase for your flugelhorn (or trumpet) soloist. The fully notated solo part includes chord ch...

With a haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings, this beautiful ballad will be the perfect showcase for your trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax or trombone soloist. Written solo lines are provided for pla...

Written in memory of the legendary Blue Mitchell and recorded by Louie Bellson on London Scene, this wistful ballad by Bobby Shew is a beautiful showcase for flugelhorn or trumpet soloist. Care must b...

As recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Consummation album (Blue Note), this tender ballad in 3/4 time draws its strength and power from the purity of a simple melody line and...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this expressive swing ballad gives solo work to trumpet, trombone, and to everyone for 3 bars just before the closin...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, this gospel ballad is a full-length solo feature for tenor sax. It starts with a rubato intro in 4/4 before switching to 6/4, and goes ou...