The combination of a medium swing groove, essential swing figures and blues-based harmonies all add up to make Blue Q an ideal chart for young jazzers to learn the basics of big-band ensemble
This laid-back bossa nova features a smooth and relaxed feel, nice section exchanges, effective full ensemble passages, and an open solo section with chord changes offered for 1st tenor sax. The
Here's a hot, medium-tempo funk chart that contrasts funky, swing 16th rhythmic figures with smooth legato brass lines. The solo space is open with the ensemble cookin' and poppin' behind the
Feature any melodic instrument with this Doug Beach and George Shutack swing composition at the very easy grade level. The infectious melody and the gospel-flavored harmonies combine to create a chart
This trendy George Shutack original features a funky rock groove that students will love to play over and over. Add to that a strong melody with solid ensemble voicings, and you have a chart that's ideal
Respected composer and arranger Bob Washut brings us this terrific swing/shuffle chart scored for bands programming medium-level repertoire. Grade-level-appropriate brass ranges and solid orchestration
This infectious islands chart is sure to light up any holiday concert! Caribbean Christmas is a medley featuring Joy to the World, Good King Wenceslas and We Wish
This swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will showcase the precision of ensembles with its compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus. Though written solos are
Bring the holidays on in a swinging fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. O Christmas Tree; O Little Town of Bethlehem and O Come All Ye Faithful are all arranged in a