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There will be no question that your band has a funk side once they dig into this hip original. Filled with rhythmic vitality and the hippest melody, the groove on this one is in the pocket, and the dancing

This clever mashup of popular Beethoven works including Allegro con brio form Symphony No. 5, Fur Elise; Egmont Overture and Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9. has

A great Latin chart that makes effective use of unison vs. harmonic rhythm along with a great melody and infectious groove. After the solo section that is built on very playable changes there is a great

A beautiful arrangement of this sensitive music makes for a subtle and sophisticated work for string orchestra. The expressive lines are shared throughout the orchestra so all of the players will be engaged

This lush ballad rich in jazz harmonies harkens back to the beautiful string orchestrations from the classic albums of Sinatra and Nat King Cole. A rare opportunity for your musicians to explore this side

Always a favorite of the jazz crowd, the changes of this fantastic Keith Jarrett tune are great to play over, and the bright Latin feel will be a welcome change of pace at any concert or festival. There are

If you're looking for a well-developed blues chart with a straight-ahead swing feel that has some meat on the bones, this is the composition for you: blues harmony with a twist, interesting development

Your students and audience will flip over this clever mash-up of the popular carols, Up on the Housetop, Jingle Bells, In the Bleak Midwinter, The First Noel, God Rest, Ye Merry

This beautiful selection provides an opportunity to feature several students on short one- and two-measure solos that are interwoven into the tapestry of the music. There is a lot of flexibility in how the

Your quest for a brilliant high-energy Latin chart will end with this hip gem! It has all the components of a winning festival chart: tuneful melodic sections, engaging harmonies, structure, plenty of

Originally composed for cello and piano, over time Vaughan Williams transcribed the music of his folk song studies for a variety of instruments, so many people will be familiar with the melodies. This

An intense intro and outro sets up and caps off this free-wheeling swing chart. The full ensemble will get a workout with solo space for trombone and piano in the center section. The back half of the chart

Step into the world of French nobility with this rich and energetic composition. The driving, syncopated theme that permeates the piece is coupled with a descending chromatic line that is moved from section

Lia Fail is the name of a stone at the Inauguration Mound in Ireland which served as the coronation stone for the King of Ireland. This beautiful Gaelic-inspired melody has lush harmonies and rich scoring.

Colorful harmonic sensibilities abound in this relaxed bossa nova composition. The lush lines weave in and out to create a beautiful soundscape that floats over the rhythm section. This is an excellent

Your beginning string students will have a great time playing this "tasty" piece that perfectly showcases all of the concepts covered in the first year of study. The pizzicato section is especially fun and

A smoking and infectiously hip melody shines through in this up-tempo swinger. Wonderful and creative scoring make this very accessible to younger ensembles. Solo opportunities for bari sax and

The distinctive changes on this Johnny Green classic lend themselves especially well to a big band treatment. Lots of dynamic contrasts and full swinging ensemble passages make this chart an excellent

Reinforce dynamics and dotted rhythms with this wonderful programmatic piece. The effective rhythmic tension will take you right up to the "precipice"!

The lively and energetic rhythms of this Celtic-inspired dance music will captivate your audience. This impressive-sounding piece is very playable and will work at a variety of tempos.

Written as a sequel to his memorable Category 4, Jeff has left no stone unturned with this composition. "Driving 12/8 groove" is an understatement for this daring excursion into Afro-Cuban funk

This grooving shuffle has it all! Fun stop-time sections bookend a roaring saxophone soli. There is a wonderful soft passage for the saxes and trumpets following the solo section, which builds slowly to a

You can't go wrong with George Gershwin, and this masterful arrangement has done a spectacular job of taking the genius melody of this classic tune and crafting a subtle and sophisticated chart. The