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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
(Risk) Everything for a Dream
This beautiful and sensitive composition was written to celebrate the beginning of UNITED SOUND, an organization whose purpose is to put instruments into the hands of special needs students. The beginning section features optional solo opportunities for flute, alto sax and trumpet. From there the piece adds layers of sonorities as the full ensemble builds to the emotional and powerful final strains. Dur: 2:10SKU: HL04004314 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
(The) Birth of the Blues
A nice easy-goin’ swing chart for the first year jazz group. Master arranger Mike Lewis scored this jazz classic to feature plenty of ensemble with a brief written trumpet solo (the trumpet range in only to fourth space E.) Requiring minimal rehearsal time, this chart will sound great even with reduced instrumentation. Teach easy swing figures, have fun and play jazz! (2:46)SKU: ALJEM02003 -
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: 5
(The) Very Best of Times
This very playable swing chart at 140 BPM has solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and/or piano. The auxiliary percussion part is for vibes. Lead trumpet range is to written high E. A tasty Basie-style chart that is accessible to a good high school band. (8:07)SKU: AL36071 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-flowing bossa nova setting sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Solos are included for alto sax and flugelhorn.SKU: HL07013466 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
(What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue
“(What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue” arranged by Victor López is a beautiful ballad, and very playable by a young jazz group. The tempo is around 82 BPM with a straight-eighth ballad feel, smooth and lyrical melodic lines, modest brass range, no individual solos, and all the usual optional parts plus flute, clarinet, and vibes. (3:41)SKU: AL45066 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman(Key: Ab)
Written specifically for Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul” released this as a single in 1967 and it became one of her signature songs. Here’s a powerful version for vocal solo and jazz ensemble sure to be a concert highlight!SKU: HL07013292 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4 is the second single from the Plain White T’s certified Platinum album, Big Bad World. The song spent 26 weeks on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks, and has been compared to the band’s earlier hit “Hey There Delilah.” This smooth, acoustic rock tune is sure to be hit with your group!SKU: AL34072 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
1812 Overture
This powerful arrangement makes one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular and dramatic orchestral works accessible for grade 3 concert bands. The expressive chorale that opens the work has been reworked for brass and bass clarinet, and its dramatic restatement near the end of the piece has been transposed down a perfect fourth so your trumpets will ring through right to the end. Mark Williams also offers some creative alternatives to achieve the cannon sounds. Close your next concert with this all-time classic!SKU: AL17116 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
1st and Goal
Whether it’s high school, college, or professional football, nothing is more exciting than watching the action on 1st and Goal! This piece depicts the high energy of this fast-moving sport through the use of driving rhythms, melodic brass lines, and soaring woodwinds. (3:10)SKU: AL45997 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
25 or 6 to 4
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul’s easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Includes optional solos (or soli) for any sax and any brass instrument.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470751 -
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 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
60s Rock Mix
The timeless pop hits of the ’60s are remembered and enjoyed by parents and students alike. Featuring a driving rock style and the familiar riffs from an era gone by, this entertaining medley includes Devil With the Blue Dress, Gimme Some Lovin’, and Louie, Louie.SKU: HL04005181 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
720 in the Books
“720 in the Books” is a swinging chart that will excite any vocalist and jazz ensemble! This terrific Dave Wolpe chart is arranged in two keys for flexibility, and includes a fabulous shout chorus and a tenor sax solo. Vocal range: Vocal range: high key of A-flat (male) middle B to fourth space E-flat, low key of E-flat (female) F-sharp below middle C to third line B-flat.SKU: AL24824 -
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Marching Band, Marching Band Grade: 3.5
99 Red Balloons (99 Luftballoons)
Few songs epitomize the music of the 1980s like this smash hit recorded by Nena which gained worldwide popularity in 1983-84. Featuring the half-time funk riff followed by the intense fast rock tempo, this is guaranteed to get the stands jumping.SKU: HL3746384 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A “Can Can” Christmas
All the moms and dads, tired from work and holiday shopping and all of the other ‘joys of the season,’ will still drag themselves to your concert this year. They will, of course, be polite at all costs, but when they hear this work (particularly when Jingle Bells ‘happens’), the laughter may cover the music! Guaranteed miles of smiles.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A (Very) Short History of Music
And they said it couldn’t be done—a genuine setting that will demonstrate the unique roots of Western music in two-and-a-half minutes. This straightforward, compelling work chronicles the entire transformation throughout history. Certain to capture your students’ imagination.SKU: AL46609