Doug Beach: Mittelschwere Noten

With a driving groove from the rhythm section, a strong melody and blues based harmonies, this shuffle for medium level groups is equally great as an opener or closer. An open solo section features an...

Though it took some time and real effort to convince the famous Chili Pepper to tackle the concept of holiday music, it's finally a reality! Featuring three great classics -- I Saw Three Ships, Angels...

Ring in the holidays with this swingin' medley of O Christmas Tree, O Little Town of Bethlehem and O Come All Ye Faithful. Solid voicings, Basie-style figures, and written or ad lib solos for all add...

This music was commissioned by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association for their 2022 8th Grade All-State Band. Clocking in at a medium swing tempo of 136, you will find this chart filled with soli...

Commissioned by the Sioux Falls (SD) Middle School All City Jazz Band and the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, this chart combines two of the most important styles in jazz -- Latin and swing. Solid...

Doug Beach has given us many great Latin charts over the years, and this medium level release is no exception. Fashioned after the music of Horace Silver, this driving Latin tune features a wonderful...

Doug Doug Beach has given us many great Latin chart over the years, and this one is no exception. Fashioned after the music of Horace Silver, this driving Latin tune features a wonderful combination o...

Duration 5:15.

A blazing latin chart from master composer and educator Doug Beach.

Commissioned by the Waverly High School Jazz Ensemble (NE) directed by Jim Kucera, this straight-ahead swinger for medium level groups provides an abundance of teaching opportunities. The strong melod...

This swing chart by tenor saxophonist Mark Colby tips its hat to the classic Miles Davis tune All Blues. Doug Doug Beach's arrangement for medium level groups frames the tune with influences from both...

This swing chart by tenor saxophonist Mark Colby tips its hat to the classic Miles Davis tune All Blues. Doug Doug Beach's arrangement for medium level groups frames the tune with influences from both...

While lots of chart through the years have been based on the chord changes to I Got Rhythm, this straight-ahead swinger for medium level groups is more accessible than most. Perfect for concert or fes...

Written at the medium difficulty, this straight-ahead shuffle will be a winner with groups at a variety of levels. A hard driving groove sets the tone for the blues based melody. The saxophone soli se...

Commissioned by the Wheeling High School (IL) Jazz Band directed by Brian Logan, this chart is the opening movement of a suite written in memory of music educator Bill Carroll. Bristling with exciteme...

This straight-ahead minor swing original with a memorable melody will be a perfect fit in any program setting. The solid ensemble writing, open solo section (written or ad lib), and roaring shout chor...

Looking for an exciting opener that breaks away from the 12-bar blues format? This medium level swing chart has everything you need! The strong introduction leads right into the exciting minor based m...

This cooking blues chart will fit perfectly in any program. From the opening bar to the final chord, it keeps everyone involved. The solo section is perfect for opening it up to any player as sheets a...

Commissioned by the Brockport (NY) High School Jazz Ensemble, this medium level swing chart is a great opener or closer for any jazz program. It contains plenty of full ensemble work and open solo sec...

Dedicated to and recorded by trumpeter Nicholas Payton on "Gumbo Nouveau" (Verve), this familiar melody takes on new life in this refreshing swing treatment by Doug Doug Beach and George Shutack. Scor...

Dedicated to and recorded by trumpeter Nicholas Payton on 'Gumbo Nouveau' (Verve), this familiar melody takes on new life in this refreshing swing treatment by Doug Beach and George Shutack. Scored at...

Here's one to ensure your swing chops are in good working order. Commissioned by noted jazz educator Dr. John Bradley, this chart is a wonderful vehicle for sharpening both ensemble and solo skills. W...

The rubato introduction is the calm before the storm before this chart breaks into a burning samba groove. Crisp ensemble work keeps the excitement level high throughout, and written or ad lib solos f...

Commissioned by the North Fort Myers High School Jazz Knights in Florida, this swinger by Doug Beach is sure to find a home in many medium level ensemble folders. This original from the heralded Jazz...

With an infectious shuffle-funk groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, Grandview Groove is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section provides plenty of space for your soloists to stret...