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The excitement and exhilaration of the first moments of flight are brought to life for beginning strings. Written in D major, this work allows for all parts to have an opportunity to play one of the themes, work on arco-pizzicato transitions, and demonstrate mastery of dynamics. It is perfect as an opening or closing selection for your next concert! (2:00)

Climbing Above the Clouds

String Orchestra Score & Parts

Chills, spills, and trills! Agent Arco faces her most dangerous assignment yet. Being licensed to trill is one of many skills she must use judiciously. Up bow, down bow, you name it, she's on the case. Rhythmic and pulsating, tuneful and harmonically interesting – why not add a touch of suspense to your next program? (2:10)

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Victor Lopez, who knows the Latin idiom inside and out, has given us a powerhouse 6/8 Latin chart that will make your ensemble sound like the Kenton Band. It's majestic, powerful and noble and includes written solo space for tenor sax and an optional Latin percussion part. Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. This is a "must-have" chart with pure excitement from beginning to end!

La Suerte de los Tontos

Jazz Ensemble Part

This one packs enough of a musical punch to open or close any concert you give! Chuck Mangione's authentic Latin creation is transformed into a symphonic work -and it works very well! Piano, electric bass, and percussion make this almost too hot to handle. Have fun with this one!

Children of Sanchez

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

Open your program on a strong note with this brilliantly scored piece. With lively melodies, a touch of jazz harmonies, gorgeous counterlines, a beautiful setting of Be Thou My Vision and a powerful ending, this great contribution to instrumental literature will be a welcome addition for contest and concert settings. (5:20)

A Beacon of Light

Concert Band Score & Parts

Channeling the upbeat spirit of the late '90s chart‑topper, this arrangement for Grade 2.5 concert band distributes the melody throughout the ensemble so different sections share the spotlight. Varied accompaniment patterns keep things fresh, and the generous doubling supports both small and large ensembles. This is a great choice to introduce a select student to drum set playing, but the percussion parts also work with traditional concert band instruments.

All Star

Arranged for full orchestra, this retro blast from the past made its debut in the 1984 fantasy movie, went on to top U.S. pop charts, and was featured in the Season 3 finale of "Stranger Things."

The Never Ending Story

This wonderful medley features music from the movie "Wonka" as well as classic music from the original "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Iconic tunes Pure Imagination and Oompa Loompa join fresh, inventive new songs like Scrub Scrub and You've Never Had Chocolate Like This. A well-crafted arrangement that will be a breeze to teach and pure fun!

Wonka

An exciting concert opener or closer for your young string orchestra – energetic and driving rhythms reinforce eighth rests, and a pleasing, optimistic melody propels the piece forward. Many opportunities to reinforce concepts like accents, staccato, arco, and pizzicato.

New Beginnings

Sung recently by Michael Buble and many others, this chart is a medium tempo swinger for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble. In the key of F, the vocal range is from A below middle C to middle line B. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. A true standard from the Great American Songbook!

The Best Is Yet to Come

Featured in the Netflix animated series Arcane League of Legends, this has a pulse-pounding rhythm and an intense chorus that will draw you in. Offering a great opportunity to teach multiple triplet rhythms, this chart-topping song will make your ensemble shine. (2:15)

Enemy

Here's an easy-to-play jazz waltz chart that's a medley of two familiar holiday songs, The Holly and the Ivy and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The tempo is around 128 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is written F top line, there are no individual solos, and there are lots of optional parts for expanded instrumentation. Also playable with optional reduced instrumentation, it's the perfect holiday chart to showcase your young jazz band. A great way to wish your holiday audiences a merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and All That Jazz

Jazz Ensemble Score & Parts

Bowie. Some artists only need to be known by one name. This fantastic medley contains three of his biggest hits: the jazzy and funky Let's Dance; the ethereal Space Oddity; and the ever-grooving hit with Queen, Under Pressure. Woodwinds will get to show off some technique. (6:45)

David Bowie: The Hits

Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poem is the basis for this original piece. Written for students at the end of their first year in band, its haunting melody and colorful scoring evokes the sense of sadness and loss that pervades Poe's timeless work. This unique piece will be a welcome addition to any beginning band library. (1:50)

The Raven

Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard has sadly passed on but his wonderful music lives on. This wonderful jazz standard is masterfully arranged and features a haunting melody with an alternating bossa and light funk groove. The solos are written for piano, trumpet and tenor sax with modest brass ranges and a sweet shout chorus. It's been play-tested with great success and is an excellent chart all around! Optional expanded instrumentation.

Little Sunflower

A.K.A. What Child Is This?, Greensleeves is a great chart for the holidays or any season! Arranged here as a light and airy jazz waltz, the features include a suggested or improvised alto sax solo, a tempo of 158 bpm, a lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, and an optional reduced instrumentation scoring. Great for developing jazz bands and easy to rehearse and perform. Check it out!

Greensleeves

Featuring catchy melodies and a fun groove, this exciting piece is carefully written for developing players. This work offers a great introduction to concert Db as well as rock harmonies. Trombones also get practice going from 1st to 7th position. Sure to keep student interest high during rehearsals and in performance. More cowbell, please!

Boogie in the Bandroom

This high-energy piece with a funky groove will keep your students engaged and the audience tapping their feet. A perfect up-tempo change of pace for any concert, with a strong rhythmic flavor that keeps on driving! (2:55)

Maxima

Here is a real treat for the holidays! Highlights from Leroy Anderson's classic holiday overture have been carefully scored for younger players. This is sure to be a must-have on your young bands' holiday programs for years to come, requiring a minimum of rehearsal time for maximum audience appeal.

A Christmas Festival

As recorded by the USAF Airmen of Note and arranged by Alan Baylock in the style of Li'l Darlin', this slow swing chart is an ideal selection for the holidays. It features no improvised solos but it has a written trumpet melody solo, lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, and it's technically a very easy chart to play. Get the slow groove, and it's a lock! Another superb Baylock arrangement, this chart will be the centerpiece of any holiday performance! Our highest recommendation! Option expanded instrumentation.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

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