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An instant winner! Skillfully written for the Jazz Starters Series, 'Hackin' It Up!' is an original Latin/rock chart that is easy to rehearse, teach and learn. It is certainly an effective and playabl...

'Spring Break' is a classic samba/bossa tune, perfect tune for young jazz musicians. With an exciting melody and an accessible solo section, 'Spring Break' invites your listeners to join you on the be...

Take your jazz band on a trip to the Caribbean with this authentic calypso! Students will love the catchy melody, and directors will appreciate the plentiful auxiliary percussion, clear rhythm section...

Authentic percussion patterns empower the Cha-Cha rhythms of 'Fuzzy Taco,' a fun Victor López chart with an infections feel! This solid Latin chart includes many unison passages, and like all charts i...

An exciting 40's styled swing chart where everyone gets a piece of the action! Drums 'a la Krupa' start things off in a grand fashion and there's plenty of space for soloists in a open section (sugges...

Big solid swing blues chart with an 'attitude' that really cooks! Modest ranges (1st trumpet only goes to G) and a big sound make this a perfect choice for mid-level band performances for festival or...

A wonderful, easy-to-play chart that practically swings by itself. Bands at any level will sound great playing this one. In addition to the well-crafted ensemble and soli section writing, the chord ch...

'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...

This up-beat, swinging arrangement of 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' checks all the boxes! The jazzy statement of the tune features hip unison lines with some punchy ensemble support. Modest solo change...

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...

Man nehme ein bekanntes Weihnachtslied, übergebe es einem kreativen Arrangeur und dann erhält man eine pulsierende Rocknummer, die volelr instrumentaler und dynamischer Kontraste steckt. Nach einer Au...

This rock rendition of the classic holiday carol 'Away in a Manger' is great fun for bands to play, and audiences to hear! With an irresistible groove, this arrangement includes an open solo section f...

This re-imagining of a classic holiday staple 'O Christmas Tree' will be a sure-fire favorite on your holiday concert! Influenced by the sounds of Latin America, this arrangement includes a fun montun...

'Good King Swings A Lot' is a fresh new twist on the classic carol 'Good King Wenceslas' for the Jazz Starters series. Not only a great way to start teaching swing style, but the four-bar solo section...

A brief, lyrical introduction leads to an exciting, up-tempo swing version of this classic Christmas carol. Following the unison statement of the theme in the trombones, each section of the band gets...

Trombones come to the fore in this dynamic section feature. Taking charge immediately, they lead us to an open section giving the soloists of your choice a chance to shine. From there, a unique 'walki...

This wonderfully creative medley of 'Up On The Housetop,' 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas,' and 'Jingle Bells' puts the 'Happy' in 'Happy Holidays!' The saxophone section is featured throughout, with sections...

Packed with style and verve to spare, 'Finishing Brushes' shows off your drummer's deft brushwork while engaging in a splendid dialog with the ensemble. The cool swing never ceases as the piece groove...

Versammeln Sie Ihre 'Katzen' auf diesem heissen Boogie-Shuffle! Hier gibt es Freiraum für Soli über leichten Blues-Verbindungen mit jeder Menge Band-Hintergrund und einem leckeren trompetengeführten S...