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This magnificent and meticulously presented arrangement includes the gorgeous opening in the original key of E-flat major, the exciting C minor imitative, and the transitional section arriving at the iconic

Your band (and audience) will love this intriguing chart. Beautiful and evocative, this flowing piece moves through several extended passages that weave engaging melodic ideas and captivating harmony over a

Originally written to feature the composer, trumpet player Peter Olstad, this has been wonderfully adapted to work as a fantastic ensemble chart. This is a great piece to open up for soloists – the

A strong driving main theme contrasted with a flowing B melody will have your audience and musicians feeling the exciting rush of being carried by the Colorado River's raging rapids, then the gentle peace

This arrangement of Blazhevich's Concerto No. 2 will be challenging and rewarding to prepare and perform. The keys offer the player ample opportunity to use alternate positions which help develop

This unique chart blends a fiery, driving Latin groove with a more carefree Chuck Mangione feel. After a percussive intro, a trio with tenor, trumpet, and trombone presents the head of the tune. There is an

Sammy Nestico loved horses, and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love – Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a no-nonsense straight-ahead swing chart, there

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes, and smooth-as-silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows along

Get down and get funky! Lots of punchy brass and a hip, modern rhythm section groove are two of the components that make this funk-rock chart a winner. There is a suggested written solo for guitar with the

Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string performance

The quintessential recording of this chart was captured on the 1968 album Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one starts with the saxes and rhythm section instead of

Written as a sequel to his memorable Category 4, Jeff has left no stone unturned with this composition. "Driving 12/8 groove" is an understatement for this daring excursion into Afro-Cuban funk

Gershwin's beloved and iconic work for orchestra is available here for maturing string orchestras. This excellent arrangement captures all of the major themes and styles of the original in an authentic yet

A masterful arrangement of this classic Brahms violin sonata for string orchestra - all the thrilling highs and despondent lows are represented. "F-A-E" refers to the Romantic German "frei aber einsam"

This grooving shuffle has it all! Fun stop-time sections bookend a roaring saxophone soli. There is a wonderful soft passage for the saxes and trumpets following the solo section, which builds slowly to a

You can't go wrong with George Gershwin, and this masterful arrangement has done a spectacular job of taking the genius melody of this classic tune and crafting a subtle and sophisticated chart. The

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a

Recorded in 1968 on the album Basie Straight Ahead, this slow swinger defines the Basie style at this tempo. While not overly demanding technically, this chart will challenge even the best bands to

From the brassy intro to the final flashy ending, this one is funk through and through. The main tune is presented in crunchy two-part horn writing with alto saxophone and trumpet leading the way. Think

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band.