First Year Charts Series

This Latin-rock original by Ralph Ford has a distinct Santana flavor. With a fresh sounding melody that could easily be a pop hit, Ralph has scored this one to sound full - even with reduced instrumen...

This Latin-rock original by Ralph Ford has a distinct Santana flavor. With a fresh sounding melody that could easily be a pop hit, Ralph has scored this one to sound full - even with reduced instrumen...

This Latin-rock original by Ralph Ford has a distinct Santana flavor. With a fresh sounding melody that could easily be a pop hit, Ralph has scored this one to sound full - even with reduced instrumen...

Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' with a swing feel. This wonderful melody really does swing! The chart features written solos for trumpet and alto sax, and a double time feel, modulation and a shout chorus. E...

It's Count Basie-style swing all the way! Arranger Roy Phillippe takes this Basie gem and scores it for first year players. Written out solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to...

It's Count Basie-style swing all the way! Arranger Roy Phillippe takes this Basie gem and scores it for first year players. Written out solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to...

It's Count Basie-style swing all the way! Arranger Roy Phillippe takes this Basie gem and scores it for first year players. Written out solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to...

This Chuck Mangione song is ideal for the young players. This medium swing chart has plenty of unison, easy written solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone, no brass range problems and it'...

Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and it is scored here for the young player. Mike Lewis arranged this chart with no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of e...

Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and it is scored here for the young player. Mike Lewis arranged this chart with no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of e...

Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and it is scored here for the young player. Mike Lewis arranged this chart with no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of e...

Originally done by the great Basie band, Teddy is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for...

Originally done by the great Basie band, Teddy is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for...

Originally done by the great Basie band, Teddy is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for...

An original swing chart at a medium tempo, this chart will sound great with young players. Mike Lewis knows how to help you get a full sound, with plenty of doubled harmonies, lots of section work, a...

Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike's clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart...

Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike's clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart...

Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike's clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart...

This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington, and scored it exactly r...

This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington, and scored it exactly r...

Just about everyone has heard the melody to Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho right? Arranger Mike Lewis took this traditional melody and scored it for the young band. With a rubato sax and piano in...

This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound...

This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound...

Composed by jazz legend John Coltrane and arranged for young players, expect this classic swing jazz tune to be a hit with everyone. A simple minor blues chart that has easy ranges and rhythms, writte...

An original swing chart that is very accessible and written by a top professional who knows exactly how to write for this level. No individual solos, plenty of tutti ensemble, a modulation, and easy r...