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Made famous by the Count Basie band as well as countless other jazz artists, bring a bit of history to your young players with this familiar standard. This easy arrangement includes a nice mix of unison passages with full-sounding ensemble scoring. Medium swing at its best!

From the original movie soundtrack of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this catchy melody combines with fun rhythms to make a great rock shuffle! This chart features a brief written alto sax solo, a written drumset solo and an interlude in 3/4 meter. Quick assembly is possible! Duration 3:43

“Blues March” is an easy jazz march based on a quarter-note pattern, with a hip melody that begins with a drum cadence! Written solos for trumpet and tenor sax are included. With easy ranges and rhythms, this is a fun chart that helps to teach jazz articulation! Duration: 3:36

Includes Full Performance CD. Bubbert takes a road trip and finds himself in the land of the lope-along Western style blues. This fun chart features a catchy riff, a question and answer stop-time section, plus a flexible solo section with unison background figures. A great way to teach the blues.

Includes Full Performance CD. In contrast to Vince Guaraldi's up-tempo “Linus and Lucy” (also of “Peanuts” fame), this theme is a laid-back medium tempo swinger that alternates between a “2” feel and a “walking 4” feel. Plenty of tutti ensemble playing is featured, and there is a solo included for any sax.

A greasy swingin' blues with a very catchy riff! This great tune was composed by Neal Hefti and arranged by Roy Phillippe. Solos are written out for piano, trumpet and tenor sax. The lead trumpet plays to written F. This chart is easy to rehearse, and very effective! Duration 4:13

Includes Full Performance CD. Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums. What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazz ensemble than with this wonderfully scored arrangement. Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later, every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax. The final section starts softly with saxes alone, then builds as various layers are added. A great sounding chart for beginning bands

An easy drumset feature! This original rock chart by George Vincent is easy to rehearse and very effective for both audience and ensemble. The drumset solo is written out, and may be extended or embellished with additional percussion instruments. Give your drummer some!

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums This Beatles hit is characterized by strong rhythms and a catchy melody. There are sure to be some Beatle fans in your band and even more in your audiences.

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums This hit from the 1960s became a hit again thanks to the movie Sister Act. The simple rhythms and easy rock feel make it perfect for young players. Easy to learn, this one will sound great with minimal rehearsal time.

Arranger Mike Lewis presents this moderate swing ballad featuring the 1st trumpet and the sax section. Easy ranges and easy rhythms will allow this tasty chart to come together quickly and effectively. Duration 2:52

It’s hot—way hot! This jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going. The young players will really dig into it. No individual solos, but plenty of action for everybody! Easy ranges. It will take some work but it’s worth it. Duration 3:18

Includes Full Performance CD. Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums. With the unforgettable “Jeremiah was a bull frog...” one of the most recognizable pop hits from the 70s was this solid rock tune by Three Dog Night. Sure to be an audience pleaser, this easy arrangement features the melody alternating between the saxes and the trumpets, as well as a short solo for alto sax. Easy to learn, and fun to perform!

Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” with a swing feel. This wonderful melody really does swing! The chart features written solos for trumpet and alto sax, and a double time feel, modulation and a shout chorus. Easy to prepare! Duration 2:54

Chuck Mangione’s hit, LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE is now available for the young players! The melody is doubled with alto sax and trumpet, and there is a drum solo instead of an improvised trumpet solo. Ranges are very easy and the rhythms are slightly tricky but will lock in with repetition. A superb chart that will really come together and be a huge success! Duration 2:27

Includes Full Performance CD. Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums. Featuring a relaxed Latin style, this easy arrangement for young players is comfortably scored for every section. Everyone gets a chance to play interesting parts, plus there are solo sections for any trumpet and/or any trombone.

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and modal style make it a natural for learning to improvise.

Based on “The First Noel,” “No ‘L’ in Swing” is a very clever waltz treatment of this Christmas favourite arranged by Mike Story. Written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet as well as easy ranges and rhythms throughout make this chart an outstanding choice. Duration 2:32

Primarily known by the version by George Benson, this classic tune is always a favorite. Mike's easy version features the trademark medium rock groove and some interesting harmonies to really bring it to life. Solos (with only 2 chords) can be played by any instrument. Great for beginners!

This medium slow standard provides a nice introduction to Latin style for young players. Solo sections are based on easy scales and the rhythm section groove is completely written out.

Includes Full Performance CD. Similar to the trademark version by Ike & Tina Turner, this easy arrangement starts out slow in the beginning, then kicks into high gear to finish out. Saxes take the lead at first, but there is plenty of full ensemble playing as well. No solos are required.

Includes Full Performance CD. One of the defining rock acts of the 1970s, the music of Queen is still heard regularly on the radio waves and on the silver screen. This hard-hitting yet easy-to-play medley includes their monster hits We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions and Another One Bites the Dust. A guaranteed winner!

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums

Includes Full Performance CD. Give your band a little change of pace with this 1940s standard from the swing era. Slow and bluesy, this easy arrangement features various sections playing the melody in addition to a solo or soli for trumpet and a nicely scored sax soli. A key change follows with the full ensemble bringing it home.

Available now in a very easy version, this Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian scale and students are introduced to one of the legends of jazz.

Includes Full Performance CD. Written in a Latin style, this moderately paced chart includes a creative harmonic structure in minor and a flowing melody with counterlines. Nicely scored for the entire ensemble, this will make even inexperienced bands sound great.

Includes Full Performance CD. John Berry has skillfully arranged this Glenn Miller classic for beginning groups and maintained the important elements from the original version. Here is a great way to introduce this important band leader to your young players. 

Includes Full Performance CD. Everybody knows it, and your students will want to play it! The simple chord progression is perfect for encouraging your inexperienced improvisers

Includes Full Performance CD. Recorded by Outkast. Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums. One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by long standing guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, this arrangement is still sounds authentic. From the opening strains to the final shout chorus, the Basie style shines through.

Based on “Good King Wenseslas,” this Victor Lopez chart is set in a rock groove with a solo section for all winds that contains an optional written-out drumset solo. An easy-to-prepare and fun Christmas chart! Duration 3:45