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

Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised

This Mike Collins-Dowden swing-style original features a hip melody, interesting call-and-response passages between the saxes and brass, nice dynamic contrasts, a written or improv solo for trumpet, and

Let the rhythm section lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around with reduced instrumentation (three

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation. With its flexible scoring,

A modern treatment of the well-known folk song with some modern harmony and easy syncopation. This features a medium rock groove with the trumpet 1 range to written E top space. There are no solos, so this

This funky pop rock ballad by George Michael has captured the hearts of a new generation and your students and audiences will instantly recognize the hook. The solo section features adlib or improvised

A great title and great chart! Chili Today, Hot Tamale is set in a samba groove in cut time at around 90 bpm. It's accessible to a solid easy to medium grade level, there are written

Build up your rhythm section with this getaway to Curacao! Built on an easy Latin groove and moderate tempo, this chart will transport everyone to the islands without leaving the band room. Featuring a

The danzon is a slow, formal Cuban dance. This original chart is an excellent introduction for young players to this particular Latin style. Strong ensemble scoring, written solos for tenor sax and trumpet,

This driving rock chart has a seventies vibe and will be a great contrasting piece for your program. Great for helping young rhythm sections play together, it is perfect for concerts, festivals, or

A fast swing chart played on a great jazz standard, it features a great sax section soli, plenty of tutti ensemble, and written-out solos provided for piano (or vibes) and alto (or trumpet). Lead trumpet

This exciting up-tempo Latin funk chart is perfect for beginning groups. Based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, this is the perfect closer for your next concert. This

Yes, you and your young jazz band are in New Orleans! French Quarter Funk is very hip, funky and easy to rehearse and perform. Played around 168 bpm, written solos are provided for alto sax 1 and

This is a hard-grooving funk chart that starts with the saxophones doing some powerful section-playing. It's a great opportunity for your younger groups to get a feel for the funk style. There is an open

Kris Berg adds to his illustrious line of "chicken" charts, only this one is more accessible! With a tempo around 136 bpm, Just Wing It is definitely funky and will generate tons of excitement to

Get out your zoot suit and pearls for this hard swingin' dance number in the style of Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa. Your band will wail and your audience will jump to this big-band-style

A tribute to the late, great, brilliant arranger and composer Sammy Nestico! This medium swing chart has written or improvised solos for trumpet, alto, tenor, and trombone. Superb writing provides sweet sax

Here's a classic Cole Porter tune at a very accessible level for young performers. Written with a focus on achievable ranges and learning the bossa nova style, this chart is great for musicians starting out

Opening with a small group featuring alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, this easy chart features plenty of scoring variety and a nicely flowing moderate swing style. Additional features include a brief sax