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A hauntingly beautiful number from the Glenn Miller book. A faithful reproduction of the original arrangement, with correct Miller voiced Saxes throughout. Lead Trumpet takes the solo line, and lead Trombone has the muted middle solo. This chart is all about dynamics and blending of instruments, in order to achieve the right feel and expression. The notes are easy, but the band must be tight. Sax doubles: Alto 1 on Clarinet throughout. Baritone-Alto. Duration: 3' 00' Grade Medium

American Patrol? - but everybody's got that in their library. Well, yes and no. There are many bands using a 'stock' dance band arrangement in the key of Ab, originally written for 5 saxes and 5 brass, and possibly then adapted for a bigger band . This is a faithful reproduction of the original in the key of Bb. All the expressions and dynamics are in place and easy to read. Lead Alto doubles Clarinet, Baritone Sax doubles Alto. Trumpet solo written for 2nd part, and cued on lead part. Duration 3' 20' Grade: Medium

Fred Norman wrote and arranged this tune for the Miller band, and we have transcribed this chart from Miller's 1941 Hollywood recording. The opening Piano solo and later Trumpet and Tenor solos are fully written out, and all dynamics and articulations are notated on the chart, allowing you to re-create the authentic Miller sound. Technically this is not a difficult chart to play, providing that you maintain good sectional discipline and don't rush the tempo! There are no sax doubles. Duration: 3:25 Grade: Medium

Here is the lush and lovely Danny Boy (a.k.a. Londonderry Air) as played by the Miller Band. Another excellent transcription from the pen of Alan Glasscock, this chart features Miller-voiced saxes, beautifully balanced muted brass and some delicate piano work which is written out for your pianist in the places that matter. Though short, at just over two minutes, this chart is perfect for those gentler moments in a set, or for a late night closer. The lead Trombone is the cameo-featured solo instrument and its range goes quite high - to top C sharp. Lead Alto is on Clarinet throughout. Second Alto doubles Clarinet and the Baritone doubles Bass Clarinet, though the passage is also cued with notes for the Bari in case a Bass Clarinet is unavailable. Duration 2' 15' Grade: Medium

Here is an authentic version. Duration: 3' 30' Grade: Medium

Little Brown Jug was an early classic for the Miller band, first recorded in 1939, with the original arrangement done by Bill Finegan. This is an accurate transcription of that version, complete with fully written out Tenor, Trumpet and Trombone solos. If you wish to recreate the authentic sound of the Miller band, then this is the version for you. Duration 2' 55' Grade: Medium

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is a much underrated chart from the Glenn Miller book, but one that makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Int naturally features your pieanist. The arrangement builds on Beethoven's work for solo Piano, and adds layers of rich texture and voicing in the way that only the Miller band could. The Piano part is written out in full, as is the lead Tenor part, plus all of the dynamics and articulations needed to enable you to recreate the original sound. Apart from the piano part, this is not technically difficult to perform. Duration 3' 50' Grade: Medium (Piano: Advanced)

This is a transcription of the Miller version of Gershwin's famous work. All the solos (1st Trumpet, 1st Tenor, Guitar and Bass) are written out and all the parts are accurately notated and articulated to give the real Miller feel. Both Altos double Clarinet, and Baritone doubles Alto. The Trombones go up quite hight (lead to high Db), thought the parts ar ecross-cued onto the Trumpet parts, making things a bit more versatile for bands with range limitations. This is a showstopper! Duration 3' 00' Grade: Medium

This is the version perfored by Miller's US Army Air Force Band and features Trumpet and Tenor solos, as originally played by Bobby Nichols and Vince Carbone. The fill-in alto solos (by Hank Freeman) are there too, as is a fully notated Drum part, exactly as it was played by Ray McKinley. This is the definitive St. Louis Blues, and a superb job of transcription has been done by Alan Glasscock which will enable your band to get the authentic sound. Duration 4' 20' Grade: Medium

Sunrise Serenade was originally released in 1939 on the RCA Bluebird label as the flipside to Moonlight Serenade, and the record became a huge hit for the Miller band. The original Miller chart was by Bill Finegan, first written for only 6 brass and later adapted for 8. This transcription is full of typical Miller colour, with a pair of Clarinets carrying the melody in thirds, echoed by two Tenors an octave below, all backed by wah wah brass. The original Tex Beneke sax solo is fully written out, as is the solo Piano fill at the end of the chart. Saxes are written for 3 Altos (1 & 2 doubling Clarinet) and 2 Tenors. Duration: 3' 30' Grade: Easy/Medium

This is the true Glenn Miller version, complete with written out trumpet solos for 2nd and 3rd trumpets. The solos are cross-cued to the 1st and 4th parts too, giving your other players the chance to play them too. The transcription is accurate, right down to the little cameo piano and drum solo breaks. All dynamics are clearly marked, so your band can achieve the authentic Miller sound. Tuxedo Junction sounds best if the band is relaxed and doesn't rush the tempo. Duration 3' 20' Grad: Easy