A great show starter, this is a fun chart with elements of gospel and rock. A strong introduction sets the tone, followed by a unison trombone melody which is then shared around the sections. With solos
A fun and upbeat piece with a simple, march-like melody and plenty of percussion. Young musicians will reinforce, dynamics, dotted rhythms, articulation contrasts, and simple meter changes. A good piece for
Feature your lead trombone with this great chart. Things start off sultry with a written solo and ethereal lines in the saxophones and trumpets. When things come together, it has some punch. Later on, the
This chart starts as an intense ballad featuring an alto saxophone solo that morphs into a medium swing with muted brass. Then it amps up to a heavy shuffle for a big trombone solo leading to a shout chorus
This piece is reminiscent of the many conflicts along the Welsh-English border during the Middle Ages. Modal melodies and clashing percussion sounds remind the listener of swords, shields, and suits of
This lyrical piece in three begins with a gentle flute and the addition of a clarinet and saxophone. Dark colors and interesting harmonic moments help to give the melody and soaring counterlines a solid
A fun arrangement of the popular round sung by children at Halloween time. Tremolos, pizzicatos, knocks and stomps add to the spooky aura. A viola part in treble clef is included as a violin 3 part for
Featuring your underexposed baritone saxophone player, Groanin' owes a lot to Bobby Timmons' Moanin' in its call-and-response melody. It's got energy with a driving, rocky groove. The band
This chart draws its inspiration from a classic era of jazz when the Duke Ellington and the Count Basie Orchestras were entertaining audiences everywhere. Featuring a simple yet catchy melody, this chart is
A funky and fun chart for your rhythm section to groove on. Playing catchy melodies and rhythmic phrases, each section of the band gets a short unison soli passage. Your electric piano player will have fun
Stay curious as night falls on Yertchuk Avenue and the lights go out! Full of curiosity and creativity, this chart is written to tell the story from the perspective of Myra, a five-year-old walking the
A fun and engaging piece with a creative melody, plenty of percussion(including a timpani feature) and a wide variety of musical concepts, all using only the first five notes of the Bb major scale! A
Moondarra in eastern Australia is thought to be named for an Aboriginal word meaning "plenty of rain and thunder." The opening of this work utilizes body percussion, rain stick, and timpani to evoke a
The alto soloist faces their "moment of truth" in this uplifting and funky feature that provides the soloist a chance to really show off their flair and energy. Starting with a fun yet relaxed opening, it
Get On Ya Bike and ride right on through this fun and catchy chart. Perfect for a younger ensemble, this boogaloo tune opens with a funky bass line and builds on top of it. Your low brass
Shine a light on your trombone section with this strong trombone feature chart. This fun swing tune is inspired by the great J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding duets of the 1950s and is sure to show the witty
An imaginative piece that evokes feelings of gliding high above the landscape, following the contour of the lands that fall away below, it teaches beginning strings players 3/4 time, easy eighth notes, and
A swashbuckling adventure with catchy themes, creative orchestrations, and even some pirate lingo that your beginning band will enjoy practicing over and over again. Beginning players will gain confidence