Intermediate Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

As the title suggests, it's a swinger with a hints of the classic Gene Krupa drum pattern. The tempo is around 200 BPM, lots of action for the trombones, written suggested solos for trumpet, tenor, tr...

This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards, Vuono has created his own big band cla...

This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards, Vuono has created his own big band cla...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

Beautifully scored in a traditional Basie swing style, this chart allows each section a chance to shine in addition to showcasing solid ensemble playing. Includes a written or ad lib solo for trumpet.

Written in a medium swing style, this appealing chart opens in a half-time feel featuring the saxes. Later a heavier swing style sets in with the full ensemble, a sax soli, solo for trumpet, and a dri...

Perfect for any holiday occasion, here is an appealing and well-known melody set in a medium swing style and featuring classic tutti big band figures.

One of the classic arrangements from the Count Basie Orchestra is adapted for younger bands in this authentic-sounding version by Mark Taylor. The signature piano intro is scored for trumpets in mutes...

From the rock group Queen, here is their popular swing tune in a fast-paced chart for young jazz ensemble. Sure to be a fun one to rehearse and perform!

One of the bebop classics that defined an era, Groovin' High (arranged here by Rick Stitzel) is a great introduction to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for your younger players. With careful attention to...

Here is the classic Ellington swinger in a fabulous version for younger players. The drive and excitement of the original is still there as Mark starts out with a small combo of 2 tenors and 2 trombon...

Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All the elements from the original are here including the famous sax melody, trumpet and alto so...

Here is a wonderful medium swing ballad based on the version Quincy Jones wrote for Count Basie, and also recorded on Quincy's own album Quintessence. The saxes lead the way to start with, followed by...

One of the most enduring compositions from Miles Davis' early career is this medium swing tune recorded on the 1954 album Walkin'. In this terrific chart for younger players, Rick Stitzel uses some ni...

Often recorded and performed by jazz artists, this tuneful standard by Duke Pearson is skillfully arranged here in an uptempo swing style. Solo duties are shared between trumpet and tenor sax, and the...

Using a 'band within a band' format, Mark Taylor has crafted a great-sounding arrangement of this Gerry Mulligan jazz standard perfect for younger groups. The style is a relaxed medium swing, and ther...

Carefully utilizing every section of the band, here is a skillfully arranged version of this jazz favorite recorded by Illinois Jacquet and also Count Basie. Featuring a medium swing style and phrases...

From jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, here is this classic swinger skillfully arranged for younger players. The tuneful melody is a great way to introduce the bebop style. Features solos for trumpet and al...

Here's a great sounding and very playable chart on this familiar jazz standard that features the drummer on brushes and tasty figures from the full ensemble. Perfect for either festivals or casual occ...

Composed in 1963 it wasn't until Frank Sinatra released his iconic version in 1966 that this familiar tune solidified its place in pop culture. In this medium slow version for younger players, John Be...

What a tasty-sounding swing original by Rick Stitzel! This minor blues features a catchy melody, solid ensemble writing, and a perfect solo setting for just about any player. Works great for festivals...

This classic minor blues by Dizzy Gillespie is arranged here in a comfortable medium swing style. A small group is featured at the top using the distinctive stylings and articulations of the original...

Long recognized as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Mark Taylor beautifully arranges it here for young jazz ensembles. Set in a slow Basie style swing, this chart features plenty of...

Written by jazz legend Thelonious Monk, In Walked Bud features a memorable melody and rollicking swing style sprinkled with unique Monk-isms that his music is known for. This terrific version for jazz...