Send your audience on an outer-space adventure with this thrilling piece. Through the imaginative writing, they'll be hurtling through the vast reaches of the universe and into the pull of a mysterious
Scotland is a land of stunning and dramatic beauty. From the Borders to the Highlands, and from the Lochs to the Isles, magical scenery is everywhere you look. Bow Fiddle Rock is just one such
Charlie the Cat is about swing, melody and coolness for the youngest of jazz players. Played at about 120 BPM, the features include a slinky melody, solid and safe ensemble passages, and an
Based on a twelve-bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart designed for young
Dog Walkin' Shuffle is a fun, laid-back shuffle chart for young jazz bands. It's a shout-out to the great shuffle grooves of the big bands such as the Buddy Rich Band and includes a multitude of
This piece is reminiscent of the many conflicts along the Welsh-English border during the Middle Ages. Modal melodies and clashing percussion sounds remind the listener of swords, shields, and suits of
Follow the Leader is intended as a fun, up-tempo swing chart that introduces young musicians to stylistic elements echoing classic big band tunes such as Little Brown Jug (in the melodic
A fun arrangement of the popular round sung by children at Halloween time. Tremolos, pizzicatos, knocks and stomps add to the spooky aura. A viola part in treble clef is included as a violin 3 part for
Young jazz musicians respond to a great swing groove, easily played and with a catchy melody that they can grab hold of with both hands. Kickin' Back fits the bill while the keyboard
The youngest jazz ensembles will have fun learning and performing this vampy swinger played at about 116 bpm. With friendly melodies and rhythmic figures, all sections of the band have the melody at some
Relax under the warm sun with this calypso on the beach. Simple syncopations, comfortable ranges, grooving percussion, and a nice relaxed melody make this a great choice for a light piece on your next