Featured in the movie "Shrek," this familiar hit by Smash Mouth has become an enduring part of pop culture. This arrangement for young players features the melody passed from section to section, and the
No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul
From the skilled hands and inventive mind of Rick Stitzel, here is a classy yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point, plus there is a solo
You know this great Mancini standard, but check out how the chart goes back and forth from F to A-flat. The swing feel is around 148 bpm, the solos are written for trumpet 2 and alto, the lead trumpet hits
Check it out! Victor Lopez sets this classic TV theme in an Afro/Cuban groove that alternates with a 12/8 swing style, all at around 120 bpm. There are sample solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 with the
The theme from "Rocky" is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This rock-style chart is scored for younger players with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to
Here's an easy yet great-sounding chart on the hit song from "Despicable Me 2" by Pharrell Williams that just never seems to get old! The melody is skillfully bounced from section to section, and there are
This chart is an absolute must for your young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so unique and enjoyable that students always have, and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison scoring and
This is an outstanding, swingin' chart from master arranger Dave Wolpe on this Gene DePaul classic! It's a great tune set at around 152 bpm, with fat ensemble voicings, nice solis, written solos
Alan Baylock sets this wonderful tune in a sultry 12/8 groove played at about 72 bpm, making it feel lazy and relaxed. There are no solos, just sweet ensemble writing all the way. The lead trumpet
Show off the sensitive side of your band with this ensemble ballad with no featured soloist. There is a brief four-bar written trumpet melody; otherwise, it's all ensemble blend with a lush texture and a