Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

Here is the perfect chart to feature Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Beautiful scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an e...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

This tribute to jazz legend Buddy Rich is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this chart accessible to young players while the...

Long known for his compositions for advanced ensembles composer Steve Wiest has turned his creative genius to an easier level to come up with music that is hip but is accessible to younger bands. Stud...

The clever title says it all: this is a great introduction to B flat "rhythm" changes. Swinging throughout at a tempo of 132 every section of the band gets a chance to shine. There are three written s...

Known for his works for advanced bands, composer Steve Wiest turns his creative talents to an easier level for the third chart in his Smart Phone Series. We Need to Talk defines tight harmonic scoring...

The distinctive sound of a minor triad with a major seventh provides the foundation for this cool sounding new piece from Peter Sciaino that recalls the great TV theme songs from police and spy shows....

Looking for a reason to have the band wear shades? Here's the answer! Nice little bass riff, splashy piano chords and finger snaps set up this chart perfectly. Great motivic development and some weavi...

Here's a great new chart from composer Jack Cooper that is sure to be a hit. Super ensemble writing and solid scoring will have your band sounding like champs. Jack uses the #11 of a Bb chord as one o...

We are pleased to welcome new composer Colin Plank to the Excelcia catalog! This is an exciting swing chart that clocks in at 144. Excellent motivic development and the cool changes in D minor combine...

The full ensemble is highlighted throughout this very easy swing chart. Plenty of tutti rhythms in the winds and straight forward, beautifully written rhythm section parts will help this piece come to...

As you probably guessed from the title, Kris Berg has taken hints from some Miles Davis classics and turned them into a brilliant, up-tempo swing composition. Your band will get to show off their dyna...

Composer Peter Sciaino has taken a vintage big band feel and turned it into a rousing, swinging extravaganza. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way and some interesting development sectio...

A winning combination: swing, a bit of gospel, a dash of pop and a catchy hook...this chart brings it all together with a contemporary flair. Originally written for Steve Zegree and Gold Company, this...

Commissioned by JEN (the Jazz Education Network) Kris has done a fantastic job of capturing the feel and flavor of the 2nd-line groove. While the feel is traditional New Orleans, the harmony and melod...