Mike Story
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Merry Christmas and All That Jazz
An easy to play jazz waltz featuring two holiday songs, “The Holly and the Ivy” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” The tempo is 128 BPM, trumpet 1 range is to written F top line, no individual solos and lots of optional parts.SKU: AL47502 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Night Cruiser
“Night Cruiser” is an original swing chart with a tempo around 148 BPM featuring a written trombone 1 solo. The trumpet 1 range is up to written E top space and optional parts are included. Here’s a very nice chart that will make your band sound great! (2:40)SKU: AL43662 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Nutcracker Swing
This is your swinging holiday chart! The familiar heralding brass opening turns into an easy swing feel with clear articulation throughout, easy rhythms, and written solos for alto, trumpet and trombone. Written to sound full with reduced instrumentation, plus all the usual optional parts, this chart is a best buy! (3:01)SKU: AL30616 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Play That Funky Music
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! (3:02)SKU: AL30617 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sleigh Ride
The classic holiday tune scored for young band accessibility. “Sleigh Ride” arranged by Mike Story includes written melodic solos for alto and tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms, and all the optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. Ride on! (2:13)SKU: AL45063 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sugar Plum Swing
Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic made very accessible for young players. Easy success with this wonderful swing chart played around 148 BPM that includes a written tenor sax solo, well-notated rhythm section parts, easy ranges, and all sections are involved. Simply an excellent holiday arrangement! (3:00)SKU: AL46148 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Great Gate of Kiev
This famous work, the finale from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, has gone from the keyboard medium to an orchestral version arranged by Ravel, and now to a very easy concert band arrangement by Mike Story. The power and drama is all here in an easy-play form. This is a great program closer!SKU: ALBD01018 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Kings of Swing (We Three Kings)
Holiday swing for the younger player arranged by one of the best in the business, Michael Story. A jazz waltz setting of “We Three Kings” works perfectly to create a great chart for your young jazz ensemble. A brief written solo for tenor sax, some nice harmonies, and accessible ranges make a nice package. This one should come together quickly for the holiday program. Optional parts make it even better!SKU: ALJEM03041 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Pit and the Pendulum
Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s short story horror classic, The Pit and the Pendulum. The musical suggestion tracks the story-line, which is standard reading in schools. Significant contributions by your percussionists are clearly described in the notes to the conductor. A real audience pleaser! (3:01)SKU: AL29580 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
The ideal holiday chart for the young band. Easy to rehearse, catchy and familiar melody, easy solos, modest ranges, what’s not to like. Mike Story is one of the best writers for young band. Play this chart and you’ll know why! (2:44)SKU: AL26859 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
You’re Still a Young Man
A soulful yet accessible treatment of the Tower of Power hit song. This waltz is played at 128 BPM, and trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Includes a written-out tenor 1 melody solo. A superb chart in every respect. (2:42)SKU: AL41115
