Each year, we receive hundreds of new stage band releases. After careful
evaluation, we have selected a group of concert and festival pieces that we
feel are solid choices for your up-coming school year.
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Grade 1 |
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Hey Taxi
- Lopez
Clever straight eighth
rock groove chart
that incorporates the sound of honking taxis
$36.00
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Rough Copy
- Meeboer
Original funk tune primarily made up of
catchy riffs and licks composed in cut time with swing eighth notes
$40.00
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Front of the Train
- Meeboer
A simple melody and catchy beat
showcase this conga line inspired tune $40.00
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Grade 1.5 |
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Hit the Road Jack
- Lewis
Made famous by Ray Charles. Ensemble playing all the way with trumpet range
to
E top space $38.00
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Sing, Sing, Sing
- Gassi
Timeless swing tune with written drum solo
and Big Shout chorus at the modulation $38.00
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Reboot
- Gassi
A drivin'
funky rock chart with written out
solos for
alto sax 1 and trumpet 1
$38.00
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Lean On Me
- Berry
Easy version
of the Bill Withers hit also
featured on
Glee
$35.00
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Born This Way
- Berry
Lady Gaga
hit with easy rhythms and
a solid rock feel
$35.00
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Dynamite
- Murtha
Taio Cruz
hit with an energetic dance
groove and catchy
melody
$35.00
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Hawaii Five-O
- Berry
Well known
TV theme with moderate
ranges for brass
and no solos required $35.00
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Grade 2 |
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Round Midnight
- Smukal
Timeless
jazz tune includes lush harmony
and moves into a
double-time section
before ending
$44.00
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Sack of Woe
- Kamuf
Cannonball Adderley classic combines a soulful straight
eighth groove with a
swing feel $44.00
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Waters of March
- Denton
Easy Bossa
Nova feel chart with no
individual solos and
trumpet 1 range
to F top line
$44.00
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Boogie
Lou
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Baker
Energy will burst with this boogaloo groove with a funky twist. Features
include solos for alto sax 1, trumpet 2 and trombone 2
$44.00
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Big V
- Meeboer
A high
energy and catchy rock tune
$45.00
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Oh So Fine
- Meeboer
A light
feel-good funk chart written in the classic
style features an opening by the
bass player
$45.00
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O Canada
- Gassi
Four
different arrangements in one package:
Jazz Waltz,
Medium swing,
non-swing
rock
version
$50.00
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Yesterday
- Stitzel
Beatles'
standard features a brief
tenor sax solo, beautiful counter lines
and an
overall rich sound
$40.00
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Land of a Thousand Dances
- Stitzel
Wilson Pickett hit, high energy rock tune. Features trademark riffs and solo
breaks
for drums
$40.00
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Love Shack
- Berry
B52 hit
written as a rock solid and great
sounding
arrangement
$40.00
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Grade 2.5 |
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After Sunset
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Neeck
Tasty
rock ballad featuring alto sax or trumpet. Ensemble sections compliment
the
theme and
provide a solid foundation $45.00
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Early Morning Before School
Rehearsal Blues
- Clark
Blues
chart with a big solid sound,
modest ranges and
every section gets a chance to shine
$48.00
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Grade 3 |
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Coconut Champagne
- Lopez
Classic
Maynard Ferguson samba.
His solo is also harmonized for the
trumpet section
in a playable range
$48.00
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No Spring Chicken
- Berg
More
chicken! Funky groove with solos written for tenor
sax and trumpet
$48.00
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Scrapple from the Apple
- Bandman
Charlie
Parker standard bebop melody
stated by alto and tenor sax and trumpet 2.
Followed by written solos
$48.00
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Birdland
- Lopez
Weather
Report staple with solo space for alto sax 1 and/or trumpet 2.
Nice chord
voicings
$48.00
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Hook Line and Swinger
- Vuono
Offers a
great hook with plenty of hip lines and swing to
spare
$50.00
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Tomorrows Memories
- Clark
Ballad
showcase for alto sax or trumpet
with rhythms and ranges at a medium-easy
level
$45.00
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Soul Vaccination
- Murtha
T.O.P. at
it's best! Authentic rhythms and signature riffs with modest brass ranges
$45.00
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Poker Face
- Stitzel
Lady Gaga
Catchy tune solidly scored
and fun to play
$45.00
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Something
- Wasson
Enduring
ballad from the Beatles "Abbey Road" album with
beautiful melody and
rich harmonic structure
$45.00
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Tequila
- Taylor
Familiar
tune in Salsa style with a
flexible solo section
$45.00
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Virtual Insanity
- Wasson
Jamiroquai's
funk hit has a quirky melody
and a catchy
shuffle groove
$45.00
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Hawaii Five-O
- Murtha
Authentic
sounding arrangement of the
TV theme gives every section something
cool to
play
$45.00
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Grade 4 |
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Confirmation
- Rivello
Bebop
standard with an abundance of ensemble work to let
everyone shine
$55.00
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Limehouse Blues
- Hooper
Medium tempo
intro that morphs into a burnin' swing chart
with fantastic lines and pyramid patterns
$55.00
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Cut the Cake
- Tomaro
Average
White Band hit with catchy
horn licks
$50.00
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Bradley's Groove Shop
- Taylor
Original
shuffle scored for the entire
ensemble
$50.00
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Nancy (With the Laughing Face)
- Taylor
Standard tune written as a relaxed Samba $50.00
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Down to the Nightclub
- Murtha
T.O.P.
hit with a moderate groove and an
occasional 7/8 bar thrown in for kicks $60.00
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Jazzmin
Tea
Gassi - Grade 1
3/4 Jazz Waltz, flowing melody, easy Brass ranges,
written solos for alto 2 &
trpt.
$41.80
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Mr P.C.
White - Grade 1
Classic Coltrane tune arr.
for young players with easy ranges & written
solos.
$41.80
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*Satisfaction (I Can't Get No)
Story - Grade 1
Rolling Stones Classic,
easy to perform. Written solos for trumpet &
trombone.
$41.80
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Tweet
Gassi - Grade 1
Rock-flavoured & upbeat.
Written subtle "tweet" harmony, tenor & trumpet solo (trumpet to a high F)
$41.80
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*Get
Back
Sweeney - Grade 1.5
The classic Beatles' tune from the rooftop concert.
$39.80
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*I'll Be
There
Murtha - Grade 1.5
Easy ballad from the Jackson 5. A nice change of pace.
$39.80
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*Way You
Look Tonight
Stitzel - Grade 1.5
Easy and moderately paced Swing arrangement
$39.80
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*Don't
Stop Believin'
Baker - Grade 2
Great classic from "Journey". No solos, optional melodic line for guitar and
trumpet.
$48.40
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*Jazz
Police
Lopez - Grade 2
Great young band treatment with written
solos for alto and tenor. Lead trumpet
to written G, top of staff.
$48.40
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*Killer
Joe
Despain - Grade 2
Clever treatment, written solos for tenor & trumpet. Lead trumpet to written G
on top of staff.
$48.40
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Major
Thoroughfare
Darrohn - Grade 2
Military flavoured with a drum cadence
street beat. Written solos for alto,
tenor, trumpet or trombone. Lead trumpet is
4th line D.
$48.40
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Ping
Pong
Niehaus - Grade 2
Moderate Swing chart with written or ad-lib solos for all. Trumpet range to G5,
trombone to F4.
$51.75
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*Sambeando
Lopez - Grade 2
Cheerful & energetic Samba chart..
$48.40
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*Wind
Dancer
Phelps - Grade 2
Hip funk chart. Written or ad-lib solos for alto or tenor. Trumpet to G5,
trombone to F4
$51.75
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*Brass Attack
Barton - Grade 2.5
Driving rock chart. Open solo section, suggested solos provided.
Reasonable
ranges.
$55.20
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*Man In the Mirror
Jennings - Grade 2.5
Michael Jackson's hit arranged to feature every section with the melody. No
ad-lib solos
$44.00
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*Twist
and Shout
Holmes - Grade 2.5
Hard-hitting energetic version for young players of this Beatles hit
$44.00
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*Basie -
Straight Ahead
Nestico - Grade 3
New educational arrangement. Solos for
tenor and piano. Trumpet to D6,
trombone
to C5.
$55.20
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*Defibrillator
Re - Grade 3
A shuffle with a monster back-beat groove. Very hip melody with written solos
for tenor and trombone. Lead trumpet to written A above the staff. $52.80
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*Don't
Stop Believin'
Murtha - Grade 3
Power ballad from "Journey" with a
"Sanborn" style melody feature.
$49.50
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Eye On
the Prize
Jarvis - Grade 3
Cool funk chart with a hint of Steely Dan. Open solo section. Trumpet to D6 and
trombone to F4.
$55.20
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*Freeze
Frame
Holmes - Grade 3
Classic from the J. Geils Band features a driving shuffle with solo space for
alto and trumpet.
$49.50
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*I Gotta
Feeling
Murtha - Grade 3
Solid arrangement of the Black-Eyed Peas hit. Features a driving groove and
familiar melody.
$49.50
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*Indiana
Nowak - Grade 3
Good moderate arrangement. Written or
ad-lib solos
for sax, trombone or drums.
Trumpet to C6,
trombone to G4.
$55.20
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No Pain
No Gain
Niehaus - Grade 3
Classic Niehaus swing style with written or ad-lib solos for all. Trumpet to C6
and trombone to F4.
$55.20
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*Old
Devil Moon
Wolpe - Grade 3
Great standard! Features written trumpet
solo and a
few sax solis. Trumpet to
written B above the staff.
$52.80
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*Over
the Rainbow
Baylock - Grade 3
Written as a trumpet duo showcase. No improvised solos. Lead trumpet to C above
the staff, 2nd to A.
$52.80
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*Perdido
Lopez - Grade 3
Mambo and swing feel. Includes written
tenor solo with brief sax soli. Trumpet
to written A
$52.80
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*Shadows
and Dreams
Neeck - Grade 3
Tasty rock ballad with alto or trumpet feature. Lush backgrounds behind solos
that are about 1 grade level above the chart.
$51.75
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*Switch
In Time
Nestico - Grade 3 (Back
in Print)
Classic Nestico Blues. Written or ad-lib
solos for trombone & drums.
Trumpet to D6,
trombone to A4.
$55.20
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*True
North
Dana - Grade 3
ECM style chart with even 8th feel. Alto sax feature.
Written of ad-lib solos
for alto, piano. Trumpet to D6, trombone to F4.
$55.20
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*Willow
Weep For Me
Berg - Grade 3
12/8 Bluesy treatment. Superb alto feature with everything written. Trumpet to a
written A above the staff
$52.80
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*Getaway
Murtha - Grade 4
Energetic tune from Earth, Wind & Fire. Tightly written with a flexible solo
section .
$55.00
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*Groovin'
High
Wasson - Grade 4
Filled with twists & turns, blazing ensemble passages, and solo space for 2
altos
(or alto/trumpet).
$66.00
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*Recorda
Me
Meader - Grade 4
Show-stopping Latin tune. Melody line by tenor and trumpet with sax solis. Solo
space for tenor, trumpet & trombone. Trumpet to written high D, a few drum
solos.
$60.50
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*To You
Jones - Grade 4 (Back
in Print)
Thad Jones ballad. Written or ad-lib solo
for trombone. Trumpet to C6 and trombone to Bb4
$64.40
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Dance Big'Un Dance
arr. Ford - Grade 1.5
A superb Latin-rock chart with a melody
that will grab you.
Features include a simple piano montuno pattern, written solos for alto sax and
trumpet, and an optional but recommended percussion part.
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Escalator Blues
Jeff Darrohn - Grade 1.5
A 16-bar blues, it has call-and-responses, a few stop-time sections, a building
interlude and brief written-out solo breaks for alto and tenor sax, trumpet and
trombone.
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Pacific Attitude
Vince Gassi - Grade 1.5
A refreshing,, fun-to-play
rock chart.
This one is easy
to
play, quick to rehearse, and includes a written tenor sax
solo, a nice
ensemble interlude, a few
strategically placed one-measure drum solos and a 1st trumpet range to
written
E, top space.
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Play That Funky Music
arr. Mike Story - Grade 1.5
Simple rhythms, effective and colorful harmony, and easy written solos for
trumpet and trombone are only a few highlights. E
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Take the "A" Train
arr. Vince Gassi - Grade1.5
This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. It includes
brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet and easy ranges with plenty
of dynamics to teach.
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Lester Leaps In
arr. Rich Sigler - Grade 2
A simple and familiar
melody that
lends itself to many well known jazz quotes and licks. A tenor sax solo is
written out and the
lead trumpet range is written to G on top of the staff.
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Twilight Dreams
Tom Molter - Grade 2
Features your lead alto player.
The haunting minor theme is followed
with a
brief statement
by the ensemble.
An optional written out or improvised alto solo is set to a
double time rock feel.
Very playable for any intermediate jazz ensemble
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
arr. Ralph Ford - Grade 2.5
From the movie of the same name, a tongue-in-cheek
swing chart adapted from a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin for the
Big Phat Band.
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A Band's Gotta Do What A
Band's Gotta Do!
Paul Clark - Grade: 2.5
A great mid-level chart in the happy,
swinging Basie tradition.
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Brown Eyed Girl
arr:: Paul Murtha
A Van Morrison hit back in 1967, arranged here in a moderate Latin style, the saxes take the lead in the
beginning, accompanied by
brass punches. Later the trombones get into the act, and finally the full
ensemble joins in the fun.
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Chameleon
arr. Victor Lpez - Grade 2.5
Finally, there is a Herbie Hancock piece for the younger band! The melody is
first played by alto,
tenor, trumpet and trombone, then by the trumpet section. Next up is a flexible
open solo section
with a solo line written for all the winds, so anyone or everyone can solo! Top
note for lead trumpet
is written G on top of the staff. Super-cool chart!
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Final Countdown
arr: Paul Lavender - Grade 2.5
Classic rock from the 1980s, everyone in the audience will remember this one.
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Follow My Lead
Sabina - Grade 2.5
Playable
with as few as
9 pieces and expandable all the way to a 17 piece big
band and beyond
(optional flute, clarinet,
horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are also included).
A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set
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Living in America
arr. Victor Lpez - Grade 2.5
Made famous by the late and great James Brown.
Features include a stop-time interlude, written solos for tenor, trumpet and
trombone,
1st trumpet range to written F, top line and detailed rhythm section parts for
clarity.
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Low Rider
arr: Roger Holmes - Grade 2.5
This hypnotic medium rock tune was a hit
for the group War back in the '70s.
Includes written or ad lib solos for Tenor, Trumpet,
or Alto.
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Once In Love
Jarvis - Grade 2.5
This lovely ballad for developing groups is a tip-of-the-hat to the tuneful
ballads of the
1940s and 1950s. Each set
includes a guitar chord chart
by Jim Greeson and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and
vibes.
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Stairway to Heaven
arr: Victor Lopez - Grade 2.5
This is the classic Led Zeppelin hit adapted and arranged for jazz ensemble.
There are a few easy tempo changes in this chart to allow it to conform to the
original recording, but the essence is intact.
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Strollin' with Sammy
Paul Baker - Grade 2.5
Paul Baker composed this medium swing chart as a tribute to the
great
Sammy Nestico. It has a written solo for 2nd trumpet (cued for 1st), a sax
section soli,
a piano solo, a brief shout chorus and superb writing throughout.
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This One's For Ned
Yasinitsky - Grade 2.5
This tenor sax feature pulls from the tradition of great blues tenor players
like Stanley Turrentine and
Gene Ammons. Scored with
instrumentation for 9-17 players,
each set
also includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional parts
for flute,
clarinet,
horn in F, tuba, and vibes.
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Undecided
arr: Michael Sweeney - Grade 2.5
A medium swing chart designed
for young players
that features a nice mix of feature spots for saxes as well as brass. Includes
short written or ad lib solos
for alto sax and trumpet. (Includes CD)
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Watermelon Man
arr. Mike Kamuf - Grade 2.5
Fun, funky,
hip, groovy
call it what you want, this chart is excellent in every way . If you have a
decent bari player, he or
she will really love this one. Some features are written-out solos for alto and
tenor sax, a stop-time
for the saxes, a fantastic interlude section, a monster shout chorus and some
short drum fills.
Optional parts are included, too!
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Can You Feel The Beat?
Robert W. Smith - Grade: 3
A high-energy rock chart that cooks, "Can You Feel The Beat?" is a great choice
for
any
performance that demands audience reaction and participation! An infectious
groove
with a
memorable melody provides
the framework to open up solos for the
entire band.
The drummer gets an
opportunity as well and the solo can be opened up into a
battle between
two drum sets if desired.
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Fly Like An Eagle
arr: Paul Murtha
This rock hit from the Steve Miller Band was popular back in the '70s, but
continues to receive
airplay even today. Here's a solid chart for young bands filled with energy and
drive.
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The Fool On the Hill
arr: Mark Taylor - Grade 3
With a smooth Latin feel, interesting harmonies plus a few mixed meters, this is
a terrific feature
number for your flugelhorn soloist. Tasty ensemble lines contribute to a
creative and appealing
change of pace.
$49.50
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Vehicle
arr: Paul Murtha - Grade 3
A huge hit for The Ides of March back in 1970, this is a
good example of an
early horn band tune.
With a driving
rock pulse and the unmistakable brass riffs, this chart works
great for young jazz ensembles.
Includes solos for trumpet and alto sax.
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Will It Go Round In Circles?
arr: Roger Holmes - Grade 3
Trombones and saxes lead the way on this Billy Preston favorite from 1973 while
the trumpets add the
sassy answering figures. With the familiar melodies and funky groove, this is
sure to be a hit.
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Cubano Chant
arr. Victor Lpez - Grade 3.5
Cubano Chant is a joyous, upbeat Latin chart. A catchy melody is traded off to
the various sections,
with written solos for 2nd trumpet and 1st tenor plus an auxiliary percussion
part. The lead trumpet
part range is to written A, above the staff. Perfect for any jazz band gig.
$52.80
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Dreamin' Out Loud
Bob Washut - Grade: 3.5
A very accessible calypso chart that is reminiscent of Sonny Rollinss well
known calypso tunes.
An introductory chorale gives way to a happy, toe-tapping groove over which a
tuneful melody is
presented.
The basic chord progression will accommodate multiple soloists.
Great
vehicle for
exploring different rhythms and providing variety to a concert or festival
program. Outstanding!
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Flew the Coop
Kris Berg - Grade 3.5
The chicken-theme chart lives on! A rock groove with the melody handled by
trombone, tenor and
guitar, with written-out solos available for each. Check out the very hip
interludes with bass
doubling the melody line and bass 'bone and bass playing a unison
call-and-response line with the ensemble.
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On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
arr. Jack Cooper - Grade 3.5
A mellow bossa feel. Solos are written out for 1st alto sax and 2nd trumpet and
the lead trumpet
range is to written A, above the staff. Jacks clever use of harmony brings a
modern slant to this
well-known standard.
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Out of the Doghouse
Erik Morales - Grade 3.5
A swing shuffle groove with a hint of gospel, this chart is simply fun to play
with a sax soli, some
independent bari sax lines and optional (written) solos for alto, tenor and
guitar.
Lead trumpet range is to written A, above the staff. It also has an optional
ending with
ead trumpet notes up to C. This is a hot chart.
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Pick Up the Pieces
arr. Victor Lpez - Grade 3.5
The tune is infectious and the arrangement is right on target with no individual
solos, but plenty
of section and ensemble work. The sax soli is crazy hot and the lead trumpet
range is to written A,
above the staff. Lots of unison lines, some fun bari sax licks and a very hip
stop-time interlude that cooks.
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Slingshot
Jarvis - Grade 3.5
Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis Critical Mass and Honk, youre
going to love his latest
funk original for advancing groups. A solid funk groove coupled with a rich
chord progression gives this
driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Solos are offered to alto and tenor
saxophone.
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Stompin' on a Riff
David Berger - Grade 3.5
As an homage to the great Count Basie, this chart is truly Stompin' on a Riff.
Features include a piano intro,
a sax section melody and some brass, written solos for
2nd trumpet and 1st alto,
a modulation, some piano fills,
another modulation and a diminuendo into the shout chorus. This chart swings
hard, you'll love it!
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Summer Never Ends
Liston - Grade 3.5
When youre lucky enough to find the perfect ballad to feature your star
trombonist, its often a
highlight of your concert. The compelling melody of this funky ballad offers
sufficient space for
improvisation and will be a nice departure from the swing ballads normally
written for trombone.
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Blue Train
arr. Kris Berg - Grade 4
John Coltranes jazz standard is arranged by Kris Berg to offer strong ensemble
writing,
a fierce sax section soli and solo space on the 12-bar blues chord progression.
Its flexible
so you can have few or many soloists of all instruments with backgrounds as
needed.
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I Love You
arr. Chris Sharp - Grade 4
This up-tempo samba on this wonderful Cole Porter standard is a great vehicle
for your band
not difficult yet very effective. The melody and solo space (written-out solos)
feature alto and
trumpet and a nice interlude band shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written
B, above the staff.
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Invitation
arr. Eric Richards - Grade 4
A high-energy jazz chart set as a samba
with a funky groove and a swing feel. A
few features include
sax solis, powerful ensemble writing, a jazz solo for 2nd trumpet, and lead
trumpet range to written D,
above the staff.
Its a challenging chart but worth the work
and it will bring
down the house.
A fabulous jazz tune and an outstanding
chart by a seasoned writer. In short,
this is a very hot chart.
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Midnight Voyage
arr. Alan Baylock - Grade 4
Here is an outstanding tenor sax feature chart that was composed by pianist Joey
Calderazzo,
recorded by the late, great Michael Brecker. A haunting medium swing groove,
tenor sax has the
melody and the solo space, and lead trumpet range is to written high C.
A beautiful tune and superb chart.
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Peri's Scope
arr: Mike Tomaro - Grade 4
Here's a tuneful jazz standard by the master
of jazz piano, Bill Evans. This
creative and appealing
medium swing chart features interesting counterpoint along with the classic
melody.
Tenor sax and trumpet share the solo duties.
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The Southeast Six Step
Eric Richards - Grade 4
A creative, challenging and effective original in 6/4 time, with a straight
eighth groove that moves
into a swing feel, but still in 6. You'll discover that this chart feels great
in 6 with features such as
a sax soli, solo space for tenor sax and trumpet 2, lots of ensemble shout
chorus, and lead trumpet
range to written C, above the staff. An excellent chart with a hint of Metheny.
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Take the "A" Train
arr. Alan Baylock - Grade 4
Think of Take the "A" Train with a contemporary flair and you have the idea
behind this inventive chart.
Opening up in a swing groove, then alternating with a funk feel, bari sax, bass
bone, guitar and bass
have the initial melodic statement in this terrific chart. Solo space is
available for alto sax 1, trombone
1, bari sax and trumpet 2, and the lead trumpet range is to written D, above the
staff.
A modern yet superb chart of a tune everyone knows. Festival material!
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Whiplash
arr. Erik Morales - Grade 4
Whiplash is a super-exciting chart in 7/4 composed by Levy and arranged by Erik
Morales.
Dont be intimidated by the meter, after a few minutes it feels quite natural and
the students
will totally eat it up. The melody is stated by 2nd trumpet and 1st alto with
solo space for both
with easy chord changes. Articulation is critical and the rhythm section may
want to spend some
quality time together. Lead trumpet range is to written D above the staff.
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Wrapped Around Your Finger
arr: Mike Tomaro - Grade 4
Originally a pop hit for The Police in the
'80s, Mike Tomaro uses extensive
reharmonizations and creative timbral
shadings in this marvelous adaptation.
The groove is slightly slower than the original but just as effective.
Solo space is included for piano and alto sax.
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Hit the Ground Running
Gordon Goodwin - Grade 5
Its funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes, and its fairly tough to play,
but hey,
its Gordon and you know it will be a hot chart if you have the horses.
The opening lick for piano is really hot. The rhythm section will stay busy and
it includes
an auxiliary percussion part. Solo space is for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and
trombone.
Open with this chart!
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Feliz Navidad
arr. Victor Lopez - Grade 1
No worries for the holiday concert. This holiday favorite is recognizable, easy
to
rehearse and play, and enjoyable for the
band, too. Its a complete package with
a
Latin-rock groove with easy ranges, a
flexible solo section for all winds and an
optional
percussion part.
What's not to like?
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White Christmas
arr: Michael Sweeney - Grade 1.5
Irving Berling's unforgettable holiday classic is a perfect choice for your
winter concert.
This easy yet effective
setting will sound great with limited rehearsal time.
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Jingle Bells
arr. Carl Strommen - Grade 2.5
Just what you need for the holiday events,
this swingin chart on a holiday
favorite is
tasteful and easy to assemble. The melody is stated by 1st tenor sax and 1st
trumpet, with
written solos for those two horns, a brief sax soli and an open vamp section
with a written
piano solo and chord changes for all winds if needed.
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Silver Bells
arr: John Berry - Grade 2.5
Here is a Basie-style medium swing version
(in 4) of this familiar tune using
plenty of full
ensemble playing and easy rhythmic patterns. Also including a sax soli, but no
solos,
this chart will be easy to put together and will sound great on your winter
concert.
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The Christmas Waltz
arr: John Berry - Grade 3
Written in a jazz waltz style, this well-scored arrangement will sound great
even with a
limited amount of rehearsal time.
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Feliz Navidad
arr: Paul Murtha - Grade 3
Christmas music was never meant to be boring! Paul's infectious Latin style on
this
familiar classic will be the
highlight of your holiday concert!
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Here Comes Santa Claus
arr: John Berry - Grade 3
Featuring a Basie-like style and a medium swing tempo, here is a great choice
for your
next holiday concert. Solos are included for trumpet and alto.
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Santa Baby
arr: John Berry - Grade 3
Most notably recorded by Eartha Kitt, but also featured in the movie Elf
(recorded by Madonna),
here is a terrific medium swing chart guaranteed to spice up your holiday
concert.
Tenor sax is featured on the melody and there are short solo spots for trumpet
and trombone as well.
Plenty of great ensemble writing!
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White Christmas
arr. Mark Taylor - Grade 3
Enhance any holiday concert with Mark's smooth light bossa treatment of one of
Irving Berlin's most well-known songs.
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