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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Legends of Jazz
Showcasing the luminary composers of American jazz, Stephen Bulla has created this rich and varied symphonic setting for mature bands. The medley opens with the cool and sophisticated Miles Davis standard “Boplicity” (from the landmark Birth of the Cool album), and follows this with the emotive ballad “’Round Midnight” by Thelonious Monk. Duke Ellington’s upbeat classic “In a Mellow Tone” brings everything to a rousing finish.SKU: HL04003238 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Legends of Rock!
From the video game screen to your concert stage, here’s a blockbuster medley for band that features sturdy rock classics from the ’70s. Includes: Hit Me with Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar), Barracuda (Heart), Paranoid (Black Sabbath), Rock and Roll All Nite (Kiss).SKU: HL04001165 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Legends of the Yucatan
Feathered Serpent, God of Rain and Thunder, Lord of the Woods (God of Agriculture), and Lady Rainbow (Goddess of Earth and Moon) are deities featured in this portrait of Mayan mythology. Inspired by a recent trip to the Mayan village of Chichen Itza, Legends of the Yucatan is written in four sections, each one descriptive of a different Mayan God. Expanded percussion and exotic rhythms and harmonies are heard throughout.SKU: AL31737 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Legion
In the key of D minor, this piece features a dark and militaristic-sounding melody coupled with a brighter countermelody. Strong accents, rhythmic syncopations, and bold chords shape these melodies into several iterations, leading to a rousing coda.SKU: AL47277 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Legs
With some creative twists and turns, but always with an underlying sense of drive, this arrangement takes this ZZ Top classic into some exciting uncharted territory! Thick ensemble textures are combined with a moderate rock pulse, and also included is a solo for tenor sax.SKU: HL7011923 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Lennon
John Lennon is responsible for 25 number-one singles on the US Hot 100 chart, and in 2008, Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer of all time. He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Included in this lush arrangement are “Jealous Guy,” “Instant Karma,” and “Imagine.” Familiar and revered, these tuneful songs will provide pure enjoyment for students and audiences alike. (4:56)SKU: AL39556 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Leroy Anderson Portrait
James Barnes has created a superb arrangement that honors the life and works of Leroy Anderson. This fun arrangement gives a fresh voice to Anderson’s immortal melodies. Titles include “Serenata,” “The Syncopated Clock,” “Blue Tango,” and “Bugler’s Holiday.” (4:39)SKU: AL89337 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Lester Leaps In
This great tune by legendary saxophonist Lester Young is a simple and familiar melody that lends itself to many well known jazz quotes and licks. A tenor sax solo is written out and the lead trumpet range is written to G on top of the staff. Arranger Rich Sigler incorporates some clever musical devices to create an interesting yet accessible chart. (3:58)SKU: AL30631 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Let Heaven and Nature Sing!
An opening fanfare or a superior holiday concert closer. Based on the traditional carol “Joy to the World,” this arrangement features bold brass statements shifting to delicate melodic woodwind quotes allowing the beginning band a very mature and solid sound. This most effective setting will be greeted by audiences with great enthusiasm. (1:45)SKU: ALBDM00042 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Let It Go (from “Frozen”)
From the movie that has captured everyone’s imagination, here is the hit song Let It Go skillfully arranged for young jazz groups. Trumpets take the melody first, following by the trombones accompanied by the saxes. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time, this arrangement also requires no soloists.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012291 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Let It Rock
From the hip-hop rock kid from his In the City CD, here’s Kevin Rudolf’s driving tune, “Let It Rock,” that topped the charts for weeks. Built on the eighth-note pulse, the aggressive melody is introduced. You students will love performing what they’re hearing on the radio. Cutting-edge pop for your beginners! (1:45)SKU: AL30762 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Let It Snow! / Winter Wonderland
These two holiday classics are joined in the memorable swing-style duo. A number of your students have an opportunity to solo in this fresh new arrangement but of course the solos are generously cued. Make “Let It Snow!/Winter Wonderland” be the finishing touch on your holiday program. It’s like coming home to a warm cup of hot chocolate. (3:00)SKU: ALCBM05018 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Snowflakes may not fall on all parts of the earth, but in many cultures, snow is synonymous with the holiday season. James Ployhar’s ability to brighten up both the Christmas spirit and your performance is in evidence as he features the sounds of a Dixieland band in this tribute to the softly falling flakes. It’s a ‘feel good’ chart for your players as well as your listeners! (2:02)SKU: ALBD9821 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
This familiar holiday classic is perfect for beginning jazz ensembles. Arranged here in a moderate tempo swing style, Rick’s chart is primarily ensemble based, but also provides a short solo for trumpet that can also be played by the entire section. This will sound great with limited rehearsing.SKU: HL7013000 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Just right for that holiday swing tune, this one belongs in every music library. Mike Lewis’s clever treatment is effective for any performance setting, enjoyed by the band, the audience, and you too. The trombones will get some section work, the brass section has big sounding ensembles, and the melody bounces around, keeping the whole band smiling. A written tenor sax solo with band backgrounds and a refreshing modulation bring this swinger home. This is an outstanding chart from top to bottom. Let it swing! Let it swing! Let it swing!SKU: ALJEM00018 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
This swinging holiday arrangement was adapted from the chart originally written for the USAF Airmen of Note. The saxes are featured with lots of section work and solos space for all five including written-out solos for each. Lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. (4:19)SKU: AL38669 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Let the Bells Ring! (Based on Ukrainian Bell Carol)
Robert Buckley has taken a rhapsodic approach to this version of the familiar Ukrainian Bell Carol, mixing original ideas along with the well-known melody. Every section of the band gets a chance to shine in this dazzling and skillfully crafted holiday production number, perfect for mature ensembles.SKU: HL04004422 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Let the Good Times Roll
Patterned after the well-known version recorded by Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for young players opens with the hard-hitting introduction followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time verse. There are solo spots for alto sax and trumpet, along with terrific ensemble scoring throughout. A classic!Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012692 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Let’s Face the Music and Dance
In the skilled hands of arranger Michael Mossman, this Irving Berlin classic feels completely at home as a mambo! With some harmonic wrinkles and a terrific mix of scoring styles, this chart has a great flow and pacing. Solo space is included for alto sax.SKU: HL07013654 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Let’s Get Loud
From Jennifer López’ debut album, “On the 6,” Let’s Get Loud is arranged in a Latin-rock style. The driving pulse, hot melody, and syncopated and explosive rhythms are non-stop from beginning to end. If you are looking for a piece that will get your audience dancing in the aisles, look no further. This one is hot!SKU: AL32501 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Lethbridge Overture
This concert overture is inspired by the beauty of one of the warmest and sunniest cities in Alberta, Canada, including its friendliness and community spirit. It is characterized with great melodic content and stirring rhythmic involvement. The solid scoring is sure to be well-received for both concert and contest.SKU: ALBD00444 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Li’l Darlin’
The best way to teach the laid-back ‘Basie style’ is by working on LI’L DARLIN’, but up until now it was only playable by more advanced groups. Roy Phillippe has changed the key and reorchestrated this jazz band classic so it is playable by ensembles at any ability level, and with reduced instrumentation as well. Every developing jazz group must have this chart: classic jazz, wonderful teaching material, now made very easy to perform . . . it sounds like a guaranteed success! (4:12)
SKU: ALJE9806 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Li’l Darlin’
This is a re-issue of the famous title featured by Count Basie and others. This should be in EVERY school jazz ensemble library and performed at least once a week. Great for teaching rhythmic ensemble performance. You shouldn’t miss this one! (4:30)
SKU: ALJE9517
