2 by 2 is written in the style of the great Cool era jazz composers like Bill Holman and Gerry Mulligan. It utilizes counterpoint in the backgrounds rather than block chords you would find in a
A hip straight ahead swinger with fabulous ensemble writing that gives every section interesting material. This is a big band chart with a big sound but without big technical demands. Written solos in
This is a simple blues chart to help your students focus on blues patterns and harmonies. It has solos for sax, trumpet, and trombone and a powerful shout chorus for the band. With a catchy swing melody
The great ensemble writing of the laid back swinger just feels good all the time. The nice swingin' groove happens immediately making the tune a perfect concert opener. Solos in Tenor and Trumpet are
The song known to United States Navy men and women as the Navy Hymn, is a musical benediction that long has had a special appeal to seafaring men, particularly in the American Navy. Also
Arranger Lee Shook combines themes from Gustav Holst's 1st and 2nd Suites to create an exciting overture style composition for festival and concert performances. At grade 2.5 this arrangement is playable by