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It's ok to be off! This chart's harmonic structure uses only the last eight bars of a 12-bar blues - the first four bars of a typical blues are missing! -  hence the title 1/3 Off. A perfect

Feature this energetic piece, arranged in D Major, in your next concert. Students will love playing this lively dance music from the first movement of this famous work. It's all in first position except for

This one's a New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way for young jazzers to learn about the groove. The features include flexible instrumentation,

Enhance your band's articulation technique with this stately march. This catchy work features simple quarter-note rhythms and a limited range, providing a perfect setting to display accented, slurred, and

This driving rock chart hits hard from the very beginning. With its fun melodies and punchy backgrounds, it gives everyone something to play. The completely flexible instrumentation is playable with only

American composer Basile Bares (1845-1902) began life as a slave child in New Orleans. He lived and worked for a piano shop owner who gave him opportunities to study music and tune pianos. Bares became

Bossa at its best! This accessible bossa nova chart provides students with an introduction to one of the most well-known styles of Brazilian music. There is enough syncopation to be interesting but still

This easy-level funk chart has a great groove and nice lower voice writing that adds to the excitement. Classic funk horn lines combine with a driving rhythmic pulse to create an instant classic. The

Finally, a test that students will look forward to taking! This straight-ahead swinger is ideal for teaching swing rhythm interpretation and improvising on a blues scale. Equally suited to any program,

This minor blues chart swings right out of the opening count off. There is well-written counterpoint and a roaring shout chorus which is ideal for showcasing the entire ensemble. This is a very playable

This laid-back, easy-going swing chart at the very easy level is a perfect introduction to the blues for aspiring jazz musicians! Bluesy melodies and swinging rhythms will teach basic style in a way that is

Written as a companion piece to Stranger at My Door, this work celebrates Peg Bowden, a resident of southern Arizona, and her incredible life rendering aid to migrants. Memorable melodies float

Translated "Night Song," this one of several short selections written by Elgar for violin and piano referencing a specific time of day. This work uses the lower and middle range of the violin extensively,

Experience the unpredictable energy and drama of chasing an oncoming storm! Great cinematic writing gives all instruments interesting parts and builds a sense of drama, tension, and excitement. Accents and

An exciting medley of four traditional holiday carols: Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful); Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Joy to the World and Hark! The Herald Angels

Get in the holiday spirit with this unique Christmas selection. Combining well-known carols with echoes of Haydn, this work achieves the perfect union of familiarity and novelty.

Played in a marcato style, this spirited march features simple quarter- and eighth-note rhythms inside a limited melodic range while still allowing all members of the band to be heard. Correlates with

The exquisite craftsmanship shines through this waltz filled with original tunes that incorporate elements of both Spanish and South American dances throughout. An absolute delight for players and listeners

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was extraordinary in his use of themes from African American folk music, and his success contributed to the empowerment of African American musicians and composers who came after

Earthrise is the name of an iconic NASA photograph taken on December 24, 1968 from the Apollo 8 spacecraft while orbiting the moon. This historical event is depicted in this evocative tone poem for