Easy Sheet Music from Hal Leonard for Beginners

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master...

The saxes do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version of the Miles Davis standard. In addition, there is a short sax soli and a written or ad lib solo for trumpet. This is a wonderful introducti...

Beautifully scored with plenty of tutti rhythms and a comfortable moderate tempo, here is a perfect chart for getting your ensemble to swing! The melody is passed from section to section, and there is...

Your young players will have incredible fun with this tribute to "Mambo King" Pèrez Prado. Michele's infectious original mambo featuers catchy riffs and authentic rhythms specifically designed for you...

Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise is undoubtedly one of the timeless gems of the jazz repertoire, unleashing its full expressive power in this brilliant big band arrangement. Featuring an unmistakable,...

One of the most played of Sonny Rollins' many great tunes, Doxy is arranged here in a very playable version for inexperienced bands. What a great introduction to one of the true innovators of jazz!

The classic John Coltrane standard is arranged marvelously for small jazz ensembles ( 1 Alto,1 Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section). Lead trumpet plays an Ab. Written solo for Tenor...

The jazz world mourns the loss of British pianist and composer George Shearing, who passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for young bands. Every s...

Arranged in a medium slow Basie style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laid-back swing. Includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completel...

Originally a blues tunes from 1919, this familiar song has become a frequently recorded jazz standard. John Berry's updated version features a comfortable medium swing tempo, a soli for the sax sectio...

This tremendously popular song was recorded early on by Al Jolson in 1913 and was later a hit for Judy Garland in 1937. Mark's smooth chart is set in a medium Basie swing style with lots of tutti ense...

Here is a fresh take on one of the all-time standards of early jazz made famous by Louis Armstrong. There is a hint of old time jazz style mixed in with a more traditional straight ahead swing feel. A...

This steamy and sultry theme from Henry Mancini is instantly recognizable from just the opening phrase. Rick Stitzel's medium slow swing treatment is largely ensemble based, and will sound great with...

Patterned after the well-known version recorded by Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for young players opens with the hard-hitting introduction followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time...

Arranged here for younger players, this Irving Berlin standard from the '40s provides the perfect tool for teaching swing rhythms and style. Every section gets a chance at the melody and there are sho...

Opening with a small group feature (alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone), this easy arrangement features plenty of scoring variety, and a nicely flowing moderate swing style. Also included is a brief sa...

Mike was able to create an easy version of this classic from the swing era without sacrificing the sound and style of the original. The trumpet section is the primary featured section, however the sax...

Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. Rick Stitzel's easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ens...

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...

This work bounds away with spirit and energy, embracing the force of nature portrayed in the Anne Brontë poem. This selection will showcase middle and high school developing choruses at their best in...

This work bounds away with spirit and energy, embracing the force of nature portrayed in the Anne Brontë poem. This selection will showcase middle and high school developing choruses at their best in...

The flowing vocal parts support the expressive text: Where charity and love are, God is there, and this celebratory piece beautifully depicts this universal message. An excellent choice for developing...

Several contrasting sections alternate with the rhythmic main theme of this original work. An excellent selection for younger or developing choirs, your students will develop many important choral ski...

Several contrasting sections alternate with the rhythmic main theme of this original work. An excellent selection for younger or developing choirs, your students will develop many important choral ski...

This work bounds away with spirit and energy, embracing the force of nature portrayed in the Anne Brontë poem. This selection will showcase middle and high school developing choruses at their best in...