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A relic of the gaslight era, this classic tune by Turner Layton receives a fresh new treatment as a sprightly samba. After the trumpet and saxophone melody statement, the full wind section is featured in a

Here the patriotic classic is reimagined as an energetic shuffle. An a cappella sax soli chorale introduction gives way to a driving shuffle that continues for the remainder of the chart. Harmon-muted

Here is the trombone section feature you've been looking for! The Sing, Sing, Sing style and ensemble writing will give your trombones plenty to sink their teeth into. The lead trumpet range

Based on the chord changes to Bluesette, this original composition offers an opportunity to feature first and second trombones. There are opportunities for the other sections as well, as they back up the

Inspired by The Language of Flowers, this original rock shuffle chart has elements of hip-hop and a smooth funky style. It also has a relaxed groove, harmonic interest, and uses mystery and

This blues in F features the second trumpet player. It has a stand-alone wind section that shows off the ensemble's ability to keep time without the rhythm section. A hip head and great ensemble writing

This antebellum anthem is transformed into a chorale-style piece perfect for a mid-program change of pace. It features amazing scoring and incredibly lush harmonies!

This rollicking original New Orleans-style chart will take you right to Bourbon Street for Mardi Gras! It's an exciting second-line journey in a familiar swing/rock style that will have audiences

Beethoven gets fired up in this very creative Latin extravaganza! It contains quotes from many European art music pieces. A hip samba groove seamlessly transitions to swing and back to samba with solos for

The Maynard Ferguson classic is presented here in a version for mere mortal trumpet players, yet it loses none of the excitement of the original. A written-out solo is provided for the first alto, and your

Here's an inventive shuffle to expose your musicians to this fun and energetic style. The opening gives your bass player a chance to get hip. A solo opportunity for your drummer and written-out solos

Written in the same form as Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon, this one is a real toe-tapper with a classic swing feel! Instrumentation is for two trumpets, trombone, and three saxes plus guitar, bass,

This tribute to one of Frank Sinatra's biggest hits contains many references to the original tune. This is a great way to introduce that Basie swing feel that we all love to moderate-level groups. You'll

The beloved carol is recast as an infectious samba. The chart boasts some great saxophone section writing and ensemble playing that will make this a tune to remember. A solo for tenor sax can be played as

Rafael Mendez's trumpet extravaganza gets the Stan Kenton treatment in a romping Latin epic. This will give your trumpet section an opportunity to shine while featuring your lead player. There's an alto

This Latin mambo style has been on the rise. This chart features a repeating ostinato in the piano that allows the rest of the ensemble to dance around it. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two

Do you ever have requests for your group to play some New Orleans music? Or maybe you simply want to introduce your students to this traditional and fun style. This accessible collection of ten favorite and

Pat Metheny meets Dave Brubeck in this original rock composition that recalls the fusion-tinged jazz of the 1960s. You'll find the ranges to be very reasonable while challenging your students rhythmically.

Here is Chopin's familiar nocturne reimagined as a creative jazz waltz. After the statement of the melody, a brief unaccompanied horns-only section in harmony leads to the solo section. The sax section also

Chris Sharp has taken this beloved hymn and presented it here as a gentle rock ballad in 3/4. It's suitable for both sacred and secular use, including as a ballad selection for festival or assessment

This lush and beautiful ballad in the tradition of Thad Jones' A Child Is Born offers an opportunity for your first alto sax to shine. The bridge has some unexpected harmonic twists.

The holiday classic Jingle Bells is presented here in swing style a la Benny Golson's Killer Joe. It's a Christmas production chart that will be the highlight of a holiday or winter

This barnburner will get your blood pumping! Built on the chord changes to the jazz standard Cherokee (even in the same key) and showing off the technical chops of your sax section, this piece

This rambling jazz/rock composition is a revival from a North Texas' Lab '71 recording. This is an exciting chart! The style changes will make this fun for your rhythm section and your horns will be