First Year Charts Series

Der Weihnachtsklassiker von Leroy Anderson im Swing-Arrangement von Mike Story mit ausgeschriebenen Soli für Alt- und Tenorsaxophon, geringen Tonumfängen in den Blechbläsern sowe einfachen Rhythmen is...

A swingin' blues but with a fun twist, 13-bar blues! Play it around 172 BPM with suggested solos written for tenor 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and some brief drumset fills. Trumpet 1 range is to written...

James Bond was back in the theaters this year and once again captivated audiences around the world. This swingin' theme, in the very capable hands of Mike Story, works really very well for younger gro...

When you think of holiday music, you almost automatically think of 'Jingle Bells.' Master arranger Paul Cook has scored Jingle Bell Rock for first year jazz ensemble players, and this chart hits the m...

This is your swinging holiday chart! The familiar heralding brass opening turns into an easy swing feel with clear articulation throughout, easy rhythms, and written solos for alto, trumpet and trombo...

An easy version of a great pop hit by composer Bobby Hebb. Arranger Mike Story puts it in the pocket for the young player with a simple rock groove, easy brass ranges, a written-out tenor sax solo and...

Ray Charles made it famous, now you can play it with your young band. No individual solo, just ensemble all the way with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends to give the chart a bluesy sound....

Composer/arranger Mike Story is one of the best at writing great charts for young players. This chart is based on 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' arranged as a swing song. Features include a trumpet so...

It's hot - way hot! This jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going. The young players will really dig into it. No individual solos, but plenty of action for everybody! Easy ranges. It will take some w...

Talk about a fun rock tune to play, this is IT! A gospel-like chorale intro brings the band into a rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young band features a...

Talk about a fun rock tune to play, this is IT! A gospel-like chorale intro brings the band into a rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young band features a...

This tune is better known as 'Walk Tall' and originally performed by Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel-flavored R&B groove. Features include lead trumpet range to written F top line, and...

You guessed, a funky rock, aka, a boogaloo groove played around 136 BPM. It's a simple blues with a great melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written solos provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and tr...

Bring pure soul-jazz and infectious energy to the stage! "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," the unforgettable worldwide hit by Joe Zawinul, is an absolute must-have for every young jazz ensemble. Released by the...

A holiday swing chart on this classic, performed around 130 BPM, with suggested solos written for alto 1, trumpet, 1, tenor 1, and trombone 1. Easy brass ranges with a shout chorus that modulates to A...

Curacao Blue' by Zachary Smith has a Latin groove with an easy bossa rhythmic pattern. Features a tempo around 134 BPM, trumpet 1 range to written E top space, a written tenor solo, clear articulation...

All the key ingredients you would expect on this timeless swing tune and it's accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with...

A jazz ensemble essential! George Gershwin's song is the foundation for hundreds of jazz tunes, with the use of the chord progression becoming known as ''Rhythm' changes.' I GOT RHYTHM is the 'real Mc...

Based on 'The First Noel,' 'No 'L' in Swing' is a very clever waltz treatment of this holiday favorite arranged by Mike Story. Written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet as well as easy ranges and rhy...

The ideal holiday chart for the young band. Easy to rehearse, catchy and familiar melody, easy solos, modest ranges, what's not to like. Mike Story is one of the best writers for young band. Play this...

Here is wonderful holiday favorite arranged for your young band. Arranger Paul Cook has the ability to score for this level and keep the integrity of the composition. This chart offers your sax sectio...

Ray Charles made it famous, now you can play it with your young band. No individual solo, just ensemble all the way with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends to give the chart a bluesy sound....

12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing, ballads, rock, pop, holiday,...

The theme song for the delightful Charlie Brown and the Peanuts(R) gang television shows is a wonderful jazz tune by Vince Guaraldi. Kids from 2 to 92 will enjoy this chart, which Tom Davis has skillf...

The ever-popular Henry Mancini theme has never sounded more 'hip' or been easier to play than this Mike Lewis arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles. All the ranges and rhythms have been carefully c...