An architectural design for a gate in massive Russian style was Modest Moussorgsky's inspiration for this wonderful piece from Pictures from An Exhibition. This arrangement for beginning string orches...
Sibelius' revered theme has been solidly scored for beginning strings. The melody travels through each family. Warm and flowing, this can be the most musical selection on your beginners' first concert...
This bold melody is introduced in a traditional up-beat march, then developed through several distinct styles, closing in a big-band swing. Great fun!
Roy Phillippe has crafted a collection of variations on this revered theme. The initial theme is stated by the trombones, and the styles include swing, samba and habanera. Great fun!
Ennio Morricone's lovely melody was performed by Celine Dion at the Academy Awards. The musical tune and the elegant and soothing arrangement will have your audience awe-struck!
It's Count Basie-style swing all the way! Arranger Roy Phillippe takes this Basie gem and scores it for first year players. Written out solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to...
Originally done by the great Basie band, Teddy is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for...
This cool swing chart has a tempo that's right on target, around 120 bpm. No solos, just ensemble with modest brass ranges with 1st trumpet range to written E-flat, top space. And don't forget to chec...
In the style of the great Basie band, this medium-tempo swing chart will give your young band a mature sound. Piano states the melody, then 1st alto and 1st trumpet join in, followed by plenty of easy...
Splanky' was composed by jazz great Neal Hefti for the legendary Count Basie band. Check out how arranger Roy Phillippe brings this arrangement to the easy level and yet keeps the integrity of Hefti's...
