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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
(Don’t Fear) The Reaper
This iconic hit from the 1970s was recorded by Blue Oyster Cult, and in pop culture associated with the famous “more cowbell” skit on Saturday Night Live. This solid arrangement for young players will be quick to learn and requires no soloists.(Recorded by the Music For All High School Honor Jazz Band of America.)SKU: HL07013386 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man with the Bag (Key: A-flat)
Composed in the ’50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Star, and more recently the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A dynamic and swingin’ addition to any holiday concert!SKU: HL7500131 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
