What better way to welcome the sunshine of spring than with an upbeat, calypso-styled tune? “Celebración del Sol” was written to fill that need! Th...
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Leave the Cowbell Alone is a funky rocker that will have your band and audience grooving all the way. Along with playable ranges and rhythms and so...
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When the Saints Go Marching In, Easy Version, is a new take on Dean Sorenson’s best-selling arrangement of this timeless classic. Originally writte...
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Composed during a visit to Reno, Nevada—THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY IN THE WORLD— Big Little City is an easy minor blues skillfully scored to make your...
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Isn’t it time you try some Funky Stew? A perfect concert opener—Funky Stew features a simple yet driving groove in the rhythm section. The winds an...
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Charlie Rides Again—by popular demand! “Jammin’ With Charlie,” the first chart in the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method, is a perennial f...
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Afternoon Cruise is a relaxed, medium swing tune that pays homage to one of the greatest jazz composers of all time, Benny Golson. This piece is in...
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From his office at the University of Minnesota, composer Dean Sorenson’s view overlooks the Mississippi River. The timeless beauty and power of the...
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This hot Latin chart will thrill audiences at your next concert or festival performance. Challenging lines for all instruments and plenty of solo s...
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A classic uptempo swinger in the Basie tradition. Composed in memory of beloved band director Johnny Williams, this chart has it all, right down to...
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The shuffle is one of the staple grooves of the big band, and this one jumps right after the opening lick and never looks back. Swinging melodies a...
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Pass the Hot Sauce ignites an infectious “hot” Latin groove from the downbeat! Utilizing authentic, traditional rhythms and repetition, this chart ...
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Strut your band’s stuff with this funky, New Orleans Second Line street beat chart. The piece begins quietly, but then the party really starts with...
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A great concert opener, this one hits an all cylinders right out of the gate. Interesting harmonies and authentic rhythms make this a must have for...
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This straight-ahead bossa passes the melody all around the band and gives everyone interesting lines to play. In addition to an open solo section f...
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Big Sky is an easy straight eighth groove with open harmonies and lush colors. Everyone in the band gets a chance to play a melody -- even the trom...
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Imagine the slow lumbering movements of a hippopotamus! The opening Baritone Sax 4-bar phase sets the relaxed, easy groove. Unlock your player’s po...
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This chart begins with the horns alone and builds to a driving samba. Starts strong and never looks back! All First Place for Jazz selections featu...
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A perfect way to start off your next jazz concert, this toe-tapping swing tune grabs your attention right from the beginning! All instruments play ...
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Introduce rock style phrasing and articulation to your beginning jazz players with this medium tempo rock chart. Winds and brass will learn to diff...
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What, So?, one of the most iconic jazz recordings of all time is Miles Davis’ “So What.” What, So? borrows the same chord progression but features ...
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This medium swing blues chart is a classic example and lesson in the blues. Using the 12-bar blues form, this tune will teach young jazz players th...
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This driving rock chart has a seventies vibe. Great for helping young rhythm sections play together, it is also perfect for concerts, festivals, or...
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What, So?, one of the most iconic jazz recordings of all time is Miles Davis “So What.” What, So? borrows the same chord progression but features a...
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Start your next concert with a powerful move! A perfect vehicle for teaching 16th-note rhythms, this funk chart has been carefully composed to make...
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Good times start here! The chart opens with just a snare drum playing back beats and the driving rock beat continues throughout. There are many opp...
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With accessible range and rhythms well within young players comfort zone, your students will be confident in playing this bluesy swing style chart....
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Its ok to be off! 1/3 Off is based upon the most common form of American jazz, the 12-bar blues. The charts harmonic structure uses only the last 8...
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Strut your bands stuff with this funky, New Orleans Second Line street beat chart. The piece begins quietly, but then the party really starts with ...
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Pass the Hot Sauce ignites an infectious “hot” Latin groove from the downbeat! Utilizing authentic, traditional rhythms and repetition, this chart ...
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Bossa at its best! This chart is an accessible bossa nova that provides students with an introduction to one of the most well-known styles of Brazi...
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