Young Jazz Ensemble Series

Feature your drummer on brushes with this classy chart on a well-known standard. The ensemble plays mostly tutti rhythms with solo fills provided by the drums. A great concept on a wonderful tune. Als...

From the original TV series Spider-Man and featured on the soundtrack of the new blockbuster movie, Roger Holmes has crafted an exciting arrangement for jazz ensemble. Based on a minor blues progressi...

From the hit movie Moulin Rouge, this moving ballad provides a nice way to feature several sections of the ensemble in a well-paced arrangement. The tender opening with piano and flugels (opt. trumpet...

Riding an incredible wave of popularity, the Disney Channel's High School Musical is sweeping the nation with an entertaining brand of show tunes in a contemporary rock style. Here is one of the big p...

From the third High School Musical installment (released on the big screen!) here is an upbeat winner with plenty of drive and catchy horn riffs. This chart features a high-energy rock style throughou...

One of the signature television themes of our time, this instantly recognizable Mike Post composition adapts perfectly for jazz ensemble in this authentic sounding arrangement from John Berry. Include...

Recorded by Blue Swede in 1974, this familiar hit was featured prominently in the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy as a part of the film's 'Awesome Mix. ' Instantly recognizable with the 'oog...

From Disney's animated hit movie Frozen and sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song features a light 'soft shoe' style that adapts quite naturally for jazz ensemble. With skillful trading of...

From the hit movie Moana this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the band starting with the saxes, follow...

From the blockbuster animated film Sing, this driving rock tune was recorded by the legendary Stevie Wonder with current pop sensation Ariana Grande. Here is a funky version for jazz ensemble featurin...

In the movie The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin steals the show with her classic performance of this soulful rocker. In this hot chart for jazz band, trombones are featured in the beginning and later...

Bring the magic and adventure of Disney's hit sequel *Moana 2* straight to your concert stage! With "Get Lost," Hal Leonard presents a wonderfully groovy, soulful, and infectious tune that will captiv...

From the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, this well-known tune works great in a jazz setting. Written in a medium up-tempo swing style, Rick Stitzel uses skilled ensemble scoring plus a great groove t...

From the dynamic horn band Tower of Power, here is a playable chart on one of their biggest hits. In the style of a moderate rock ballad, this well-scored chart features all the signature horn lines a...

Bring pure energy and an irresistible groove to the stage with the global sensation "Lady Marmalade"! Originally made famous in the 1970s by Patti LaBelle, this funky rock classic made a sensational c...

From Booker T. & the MG's, this is one of the funkiest instrumental tunes ever written. Roger does a nice job of adapting it for young jazz ensemble. Includes solos for tenor and trumpet.

Recorded by The Crusaders back in 1979, here is a funky version of this hit that will add excitement to any concert. In the same style as the original, this solid chart features the saxes on the head,...

Bring pure joy and unstoppable energy to the stage with the timeless smash hit "I'm A Believer"! Originally recorded by The Monkees and revived for a whole new generation in the blockbuster movie Shre...

This Motown classic was a hit for Marvin Gaye in the 60's and later made popular by the California Raisins. John Berry gives it a new spin in this powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is tra...

Latin/pop legend Carlos Santana has done it again with this latest hit featuring Michelle Branch. Roger Holmes brings us this adaptation for jazz ensemble using the smooth rock feel, mellow harmonies,...

The Ray Charles sound comes through loud and clear in this distinctive gospel/rock arrangement for young bands. Featured in the hit movie Ray, this solid chart has a driving feel throughout, intersper...

An up-tempo rockin' style, call-and-response playing, and hot horn riffs are all a part of this arrangement of the Ray Charles classic. The legend of Ray lives on through tunes like this that never se...

Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful arena rock tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart finishes with a driving rock vamp featuring guitar or ot...

Bring authentic Southern rock groove and pure energy to the stage! Originally recorded in 1983 by the legendary band ZZ Top, "Sharp Dressed Man" is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and thrilling roc...

Recorded by The Who back in 1971 and used as the theme for TV's CSI, here is a signature rock anthem from one of the hardest rockin' bands ever. This driving arrangement for young players will liven u...