C.L. Barnhouse Company

This chart is straight out of the Basie shuffle/swing tradition. Influenced by Quincy Thad Jones's early big band arrangements, this chart requires a laid-back swing feel and features a strong saxopho...

The saxes take the lead in this upbeat, bluesy swing/shuffle. Great riffs, reasonable ranges, and solid ensemble scoring, make this an easy, yet fun chart for your band to rehearse and perform. An opt...

There are lots of swing charts based on blues changes. This one is in a class of its own. An attention-grabbing intro leads to the unison ensemble melody, followed by a few choruses where all sections...

This bouncy and energetic chart swings hard from beginning to end. All the sections of the ensemble are featured to great effect! Well crafted, with modest ranges throughout, the a happy-go-lucky melo...

Steeped in the Count Basie style, 'Miles to Go' starts with a trio (tenor sax, trumpet and trombone) introducing the melody over the rhythm section. With each successive phrase, sections are added unt...

The creative use of the call-and-answer technique in this chart provides a great way to teach swing style and introduce improvisation which can be intimidating for young players. The basic chords used...

Time to dial back the metronome a bit with this relaxed slow swing with a dreamy disposition. This brilliant chart is the perfect showcase for the entire ensemble, and includes a brief piano introduct...

Written in a medium up tempo swing style for mature jazz ensembles, 'I Talked To Clark' utilizes the language of master trumpeter Clark Terry. A unique 32-bar written soli featuring the horns incorpor...

The band can't swing if they aren't swinging together, and 'Great Minds Swing Alike' is just the chart to prove it! The melody gets passed through the band, while the rhythm section digs in with a ste...

'Blue Avenue' from the Barnhouse 'Jazz Starters' series, is an easy and fun medium tempo swing piece checks all the boxes - solid groove, tasty riffs, a catchy melody and solid ensemble writing, a gre...

Carl Strommen offers up this wonderful swing chart with an easy, relaxed Basie big band feel. Written solos to feature trumpet and tenor sax, or let them loose to improvise on the changes. Written for...

Are you ready for a toe-tapping blast from the past? Do you love the sounds of the great swing bands of the 40's? 'Swing, Band, Swing' for the 'Jazz Starters' series lets your young jazz group sound j...

Need an easy introduction to the swing style for your beginning jazz band? Look no further than 'Lock It In The Pocket!' Horns play slurred eight note lines and staccato quarter notes. Clearly written...

'After Dark' is an exceptional chart to introduce swing style from the very first rehearsal! This 'Jazz Starter' is expertly written well within the easy level, allowing your students to sound good qu...

AWESOME Big Band ballad swinger. An old Ray Charles tune with a new sweet treatment.

A medium tempo swing oriented piece with ensemble figures and harmonic sculpture out of the ''cool school'' of jazz. Finesse is the key word, and a bit of underselling is needed to execute the chart p...

Easy groovin', slow swinger. A great tool to keep the rhythm section tight. Proof that music at this level does NOT have to be boring.

This fast paced swinger is a perfect addition to any jazz library. Written for the medium grade level, this wonder chart by Paul Clark has been a true staple in the Barnhouse jazz catalog for many yea...

WE GUARANTEE audiences will love this one! Short suite featuring swing, rock...and blues. Showcase chart like no other.!

A light hearted jazz swinger from one of the best. Truly fun to play and will pay big dividends!

Capture your audience's attention and set their toes to tapping with this fun-filled novelty selection! Joyful melodies, humorous musical effects, and a relaxed, swinging groove all come together to c...