Easy Jazz Ensemble Series

From the movie that has captured everyone's imagination, here is the hit song Let It Go skillfully arranged for young jazz groups. Trumpets take the melody first, following by the trombones accompanie...

Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in today's culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. This version for jazz ensemble i...

Recorded by Journey in 1983, this rock hit remains as popular as ever in movies and pop culture. Opening with an alto sax solo on the melody, this arrangement for young players is solidly scored for t...

Recorded by Rick Astley in 1987, this familiar rock hit is instantly recognizable and popular with all age groups. Whether you choose to Rick-Roll your audience or just play it for fun, here is a grea...

Perfect as either a fun change of pace on the program or as a recruitment tune, this arrangement of the chart topping hit from Rosé and Bruno Mars, expertly scored for young players, will be the hit o...

Recorded by Michael Jackson, this is one of the signature pop hits of the '80s. Skillfully arranged for young jazz ensemble to feature every section on the melody at some point, this chart will go tog...

Popular again thanks to the recent recording by Michael Bublé, this hit was originally from the Broadway musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. This bluesy arrangement requires n...

Recorded by the group Walk The Moon, this contemporary rock hit features a driving pulse and catchy lines. With the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets, this easy chart also features plenty o...

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a grea...

Without losing the essence of this Dizzy Gillespie masterpiece, Mike has crafted a marvelous chart for young players using safe ranges and moderate rhythms. You'll still find the trademark alternating...

This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by you...

A medium Latin rock groove is featured in this familiar tune originally recorded by Sade. The solo section features easy changes (2 chords) and sample written solos for every instrument. Also included...

Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite arranged in a moderate bolero style. The trombones are featured on the opening theme and there is very skilled ensemble writing for young players through...

In the skilled hands of Rick Stitzel, here is a classy yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point, plus there is a solo section for any sax o...

Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic. Using interesting textures and alternating between a Latin groove and swing, this is a very effective production number with limited technical dema...

From the master of soul comes this catchy blues tune from the movie Ray. A distinctive feature is the alternating style between rhumba and straight ahead swing, and Michael's skillful arrangement make...

Here are the main themes from this popular soundtrack arranged for younger bands. With its unique mix of spy/adventure music reminiscent of the 1960s with a touch of cool jazz, this is sure to be a hi...

From the musical Sweet Charity, this familiar standard has come to epitomize the bluesy bump-and-grind slow swing style. Your trombones will have fun with the signature riff, and every section of the...

Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier 'Bond' themes, Adele has worked her magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy version features a brief alto solo, then solid scoring for the entir...

No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage like the Blues Brothers! Here is a concise and easy medley of their biggest hits including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul Man, and Gimme Some Lo...

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...

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...

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...