Mike Story
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction from the First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble series is designed for first year jazz ensembles. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 6 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Reduced instrumentation is playable with 3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 3 rhythm parts. Optional parts include flute, tuba, horn in F, and baritone T.C/tenor sax. All solos are written out, the rhythm section parts suggest chord voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are provided to assist young guitarists.SKU: AL33329 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
(The) Herald Angel Swing
Composer/arranger Mike Story is one of the best at writing great charts for young players. This chart is based on “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” arranged as a swing song. Features include a trumpet solo with a written solo; easy rhythms; ranges; and textures—all with a full sound. This chart will come together real quick, plus, it includes all the usual optional parts. Makes for a perfect holiday chart. (2:30)SKU: ALJEM05031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
25 or 6 to 4
The opening motive is very catchy in this authentic-sounding chart on Chicago’s rock classic. This accessible, fun jazz ensemble chart includes brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1, and optional guitar with easy brass ranges, too. Easy to play, but still a hard-driving chart.“Students will enjoy playing this classic.”
-The Instrumentalist
SKU: AL36021 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
A Marshmallow World
“A Marshmallow World” is an easy-to-rehearse holiday chart that has appeal and a catchy melody. Includes brief written solos for trumpet, tenor, alto, and trombone. The swing tempo is around 136 BPM. This is a well-written chart! (2:15)SKU: AL43663 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Along for the Ride
What a great title—“Along for the Ride”—clearly a great rock arrangement for a young jazz ensemble. Specific articulation notation, easy brass ranges, a written tenor sax solo (the ride), optional parts, and a fun chart to play—it’s all you need! Composed by Mike Story. (2:13)SKU: AL45067 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ayrshire Portrait
Based on a Scottish folk song, this traditional work begins with a fanfare and is followed by the warm and flowing melodic material. Solidly scored, Ayrshire Portrait will complete any program and will be wonderful contest literature. Most charismatic and highly recommended.
SKU: ALBDM01045 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Basie-Cally the Blues
The Basie blues style is expertly captured in this swing chart from Mike Story. It’s easy enough for beginning jazz ensembles and good enough for more experienced bands to add to their libraries. You can’t go wrong with this one! Very Easy (2:37)
SKU: ALJE9947 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Batman Theme
Once again, the Caped Crusader is with us to make the world safe for truth and justice, and just in time! Besides the famous television tune, this lucky hero has a second theme song from the popular new series of movies, and Danny Elfman’s opus is given a safe and full scoring by Michael Story. All you have to do is give the downbeat, and great sound will be there. Slam, Bam, Pow . . . we can hear the applause now! (duration 2:30)
SKU: ALCB9738 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Carnival in Rio
Those of us who have not visited Brazil during Carnival must experience the wild celebrations through pictures, descriptions and, of course, music! Your percussion section sets up the South American rhythm and soon the winds add a spicy melodic line. This is the piece to play between the overture and march for needed contrast.SKU: ALBD01104 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Centerpiece
The ideal easy swing chart on a great blues melody. Accessible with easy brass ranges; a medium swing tempo of 120 BPM; and written solos for tenor, trumpet, and alto. Well-notated rhythm section parts along with all the optional parts you need to include clarinet, flute, and vibes. This great blues tune has been recorded by all the greats!SKU: AL47024 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Challenge the Future
Inspired by the tragic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger when seven of our astronauts perished, Challenge the Future is dedicated to the brave men and women who continue to fly the Shuttle and to the premise that even in tragedy, we must still “reach for the stars.” Bold and uplifting! (3:26)SKU: ALBD9558 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Cubano Chant
This “gotta-have-it” chart is a very catchy Latin melody scored in a hip yet playable arrangement that is exceptional in every way. Some nice piano lines echoed by the ensemble, written solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone, easy ranges and solid writing throughout. You’ll love it, we promise! (3:08)SKU: AL30662 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Cute
Neal Hefti’s great drum feature CUTE is arranged here for your beginning jazz band! This tune has been performed by many great jazz bands from Count Basie on down, but now arranger Mike Story works his magic to score CUTE for the easy level—and it sounds great. Mike has designed this chart so that all the parts are accessible to the less-experienced players; even the brass ranges are fail-safe, with trumpet to D and trombone to C. The drum solo is clearly written and will be the highlight of the concert. Flexible instrumentation and all the usual optional parts make this a sure-fire winner. Outstanding!SKU: ALJEM00043 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Doctor No-ël
Based on the holiday melody “Ukrainian Bell Carol,” add some tongue-in-cheek spy-themed flavor and you have the perfect holiday swing chart. Play it and you’ll hear the spy quotes. It’s easy to rehearse and perform, a sure-fire crowd pleaser, 8-bar written solos for tenor, trumpet and trombone, trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line, and clear rhythm section parts—a very nice holiday package.SKU: AL38665 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Domino
Just what your young jazz ensemble needs—and wants! Here is another Mike Story arrangement that is exactly right with a very catchy tune and a well-written chart at the easy level. Written-out solos for alto, trumpet and trombone, 1st trumpet range is only to written E top space, plus this rock groove just about plays itself. The rhythm section will sound solid. Excellent chart. (3:00)SKU: AL29769 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Fiesta del Tigre
Majestic, bold, and exciting! Check out Mike Story’s excellent Latin groove with an easy bossa groove. Features include a written-out trumpet solo, easy brass ranges, and optional parts to include flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, and vibraphone. The tempo is suggested at 140 BPM. Easy, well-written, and effective for any concert.SKU: AL40340 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Get Smart Theme
This catchy TV theme is a sure-fire winner at this easy level. Get Smart Theme arranged by Mike Story is a very accessible swing chart played at 120 BPM, no solos, and the trumpet 1 range is written E-flat top space. Simple, fun-to-play, effective, and perfect for any concert setting and with optional parts to include flute and vibes. (2:35).SKU: AL48213 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
High Hopes
High Hopes arranged by Mike Story is a pop-rock gem played around 138 BPM. Trumpet 1 range is up to written E top space. No solos, solid ensemble all the way. Catchy, straight-ahead rock chart for all occasions. Optional flutes, clarinets, and vibes. (1:50)SKU: AL48232 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
High Maintenance
So you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they’re way too challenging for young players, well, problem solved. Check out Mike Story’s adaptation of this swingin’ Big Phat Band hit—it’s still hip, it still has all the Goodwin ingredients, yet it’s very accessible. Written-out solos available for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, trumpet 1 range is to written E, top space. This chart deserves a big spot in your program!SKU: AL38663 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Horn of Puente
Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band, this one is scored for the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano part that’s cued in the saxes, an optional auxiliary percussion part, and a vibes part. Mike even included additional percussion parts for some winds to further enhance the Latin groove. You’ll love it!SKU: AL40338 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
James Bond Theme
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)
SKU: ALJE9830 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Jazz to the World
Based on “Joy to the World,” this jazzed-up waltz chart is perfect for the holiday concert. Because Mike Story writes so well for the younger players, this chart will be a big hit. Easy ranges, a simple jazz solo written or ad-lib for 1st trumpet, and plenty of section and ensemble writing make this one easy to put together. (1:56)SKU: ALJEM04028 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Land of Make Believe
Chuck Mangione’s hit is available for young players. The melody is doubled with alto sax and trumpet, along with a drum 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 for success!SKU: AL24832 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Malagueña
Finally an easy version of the classic tune, Malagueña, arranged by Mike Story! Played with a swing feel around 144 BPM with a written-out alto solo, trumpet 1 range to written F top line, this easy to play crowd pleaser will be a hit. It’s accessible, very playable and definitely a great addition to your library. (2:26)SKU: AL48215
