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Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald, this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to play! (Includes CD)

Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and it is scored here for the young player. Mike Lewis arranged this chart with no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. 1st trumpet range is to written E-flat on the top space. Easy to rehearse and perform. Duration: 2:30

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.

Leave it to master arranger Roy Phillippe to create the most playable version of CARAVAN ever available and yet keep it very hip. The arrangement has very few eighth note rhythms, and a lot of unison scoring. It's that easy! The chart is also playable by a reduced size ensemble. A trombone solo on the bridge is written out, or it can be improvised. Roy has even given young students the opportunity to play voicings in the Duke Ellington style near the end of this chart. It all adds up: this should be in every young band's library! Very Easy (2:43)

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. It features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counterlines, and later a marvelous ensemble tutti section that starts soft then builds to the end. An absolute must! Dur: 3:30

Ozzy Osbourne's biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring, your band will sound great on this solid chart. (Includes Full Performance CD)

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

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

One of the great rock grooves al all time from the group Santana. This easy chart features solid ensemble writing and the 2-chord vamp makes it easy for soloing! 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 is a Rhythm and Blues style swing chart that will have every foot tapping. Blues harmonies updated for today's modern jazz ensemble along with plenty of full sounding ensemble make this a great chart. Paul Cook arranged Flip, Flop and Fly for the young player and he includes an open section for basic improvisation training. Paul offers ad lib solo starters sets for B-Flat, E-Flat and Bass Clef instruments, which will give every band member a chance to try their licks on the blues form. R & B is an infectious art form: learn it, live it, love it!

A swinging chart, direct from one of the most famous streets in New York City, Forty Second Street is a familiar melody that's accessible for the young jazz player. Scored by Paul Cook, this chart goes from a minor to major key - let the students hear it and play it! Containing written solos for alto and tenor sax, this chart sounds full with reduced instrumentation of just three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone, and three rhythm, or it works great with standard instrumentation. This one is fun!

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 enduring standard by Hoagy Carmichael continues to sound fresh year after year. The notable recording by Ray Charles with its lush harmonies and bluesy ballad style is hinted at in this easy setting for jazz ensemble. The short solos for trumpet, sax, and trombone may also be played as section features. Great for developing balances and ensemble playing. Dur: 1:45

Recorded by the Beatles on Let It Be, and notably performed on the roof of Apple Studios in London, here is a rockin' version for very young jazz bands

Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by Booker T. and the MG's. Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that's unmistakable and still hip after all these years. (Includes full performance CD)

Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody on this Beatles classic. Written in a rock ballad style, this tutti style arrangement requires no soloists. (Includes Full Performance CD)

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.

Recorded by the Jackson 5, this was a number 1 hit in 1970 and again in 1992 recorded by Mariah Carey. This easy ballad is a nice change of pace for beginning bands

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums This medium slow rock groove is just simply fun to play. Students and audience alike will appreciate this familiar tune from the 60's originally recorded by Wilson Pickett.

Who would have figures you could play Black Sabbath with a jazz ensemble? this easy arrangement really makes it work with a solid rock foundation and a few harmonic twists along the way. The flexible solo section includes sample solos for all instruments. Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums Who would have figured you could play Black Sabbath with a jazz ensemble? This easy arrangement really makes it work with a solid rock foundation and a few harmonic twists along the way. The flexible solo section includes sample solos for all instruments.

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

James Bond was back in the theaters this year and once again captivated audiences around the world. This swingin' theme, in the very capable hands of Mike Story, works really very well for younger groups. Use this to teach the swing style, and keep your players interested with a song they know. Mike Story strikes again with another great arrangement! (1:48)

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!

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

One of the pivotal rock bands of the '80s, Bon Jovi produced a string of chart-topping and high-energy hits. Livin' ona Prayer is one of their best, now available in a driving arrangement for beginning players that's sure to be a hit. (Includes CD)  

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums This is the song that every band wants to play, and this very easy arrangement makes it possible for even beginning jazz ensembles. Don't miss out on the fun!

Lou Bega has created a huge pop hit with his remake of this Latin standard by the mambo king, Perez Prado. Every section of the band gets a chance to play the catchy figures in this fun chart.

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums Made famous by the Temptations, this Motown favorite is sure to be a hit with your students and audience alike. Instantly recognizable and fun to play, this medium rock chart requires no solos.

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums This arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin/Rock classic (made famous by Santana) is an absolute must for beginning groups! The simple chord structure makes this one a natural for players just learning to improvise. Dur: 1:30

Some tunes just live forever, and students always love to play them. PINK PANTHER is a perfect example. Mike Lewis gives the least experienced jazz groups an opportunity to play this all-time favourite. Simple triplet and swing figures, along with a lot of unison scoring, make this a natural for young jazz ensembles. Mike is an arranger who is adept at any level. Give this chart a look! Very Easy (3:04)

Yes, your young band can be funky—but only arranger Mike Story can take a pop tune like Play That Funky Music and make it come alive for the young jazz ensemble. Simple rhythms, effective and colorful harmony, and easy written solos for trumpet and trombone are only a few highlights. Easy to assemble and great fun! Duration: 3:02

Irving Berlin's upbeat show tune Puttin' on the Ritz reached new heights of popularity with its appearance in Mel Brooks' movie (and new Broadway show) Young Frankenstein. Always an audience favorite, this solid swing arrangement will be easy to learn and fun to play. (Includes CD

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!

From the group “Deep Purple” comes this rock anthem of the '70s. Give your beginning band a chance to “rock out” with this easy and powerful arrangement.

Back in the late '80s, the animated film An American Tail was a blockbuster, and this hit song recorded by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram was taking the nation by storm. This enduring ballad is beautifully scored for young players in this adaptation by John Berry. (Includes full performance CD)

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums Here is the popular television theme arranged as a minor blues in a fast swing style. The trumpets take the melody the first time and the saxes have it the second. Includes a solo or soli for sax and also for trumpet. Guaranteed fun!

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. 

This smooth Latin favourite has been around for more than 50 years and recorded countless times, including recently by Michael Bublé. The easy rhythms and infectious groove make this a great choice for beginning bands. (Includes CD) 

This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington, and scored it exactly right—not too difficult but with fun-to-play parts. It includes brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet and easy ranges with plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play for years to come! Duration: 3:05

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

Featuring one of the great bass lines of the rock era, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” became a musical icon of the '80s. A powerful but easy arrangement. (Includes CD

From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain, this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi “Beethoven” skit from “Saturday Night Live”?) (Includes full performance CD)

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums Made famous by Louis Armstrong, this is one standard that has stood the test of time. This very playable version is nicely scored with short features for each section.

Irving Berling's unforgettable Christmas classic is a perfect choice for your winter concert. This easy yet effective setting will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

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

This is one of those rare tunes that is well-known to virtually all age groups. However, you might have to discourage the parents in the front row from doing the 'YMCA' choreography!