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Roll back the carpeting, it's time for some fun! No special talents are needed, just the ability to bang those musical pots at the right moment in time. Not only is it fun to play and to hear... it's...

Roll back the carpeting, it's time for some fun! No special talents are needed, just the ability to bang those musical pots at the right moment in time. Not only is it fun to play and to hear... it's...

No city has quite the mystique of The Big Apple...and none has a better melody to celebrate that aura. Your beginning band will find great fun in this chart that almost plays itself. (2:59)

POW! ZOOM! CRASH! Here he comes to save the Universe! Let it loose... this one is pure superhero fun!

Three delightful contrasting traditional Spanish melodies are seamlessly interwoven for concert or contest programming. Including the revered 'Asturias' by Isaac Albéniz, Granados' 'Spanish Dance #5'...

Chuck Mangione's hit, LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE is now available for the young players! The melody is doubled with alto sax and trumpet, and there is a drum solo instead of an improvised trumpet solo. Rang...

Chuck Mangione's hit, LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE is now available for the young players! The melody is doubled with alto sax and trumpet, and there is a drum solo instead of an improvised trumpet solo. Rang...

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Clever title! Only arranger Mike Story can take the Bach holiday classic 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' and adapt it for young players. Written-out solos for 1st trumpet and 1st alto sax, easy brass ra...

This is your swinging holiday chart! The familiar heralding brass opening turns into an easy swing feel with clear articulation throughout, easy rhythms, and written solos for alto, trumpet and trombo...

This 'gotta-have-it' chart is a very catchy Latin melody scored in a hip yet playable arrangement that is exceptional in every way. Some nice piano lines echoed by the ensemble, written solos for teno...

This very hip tune customized for the young player is tamed masterfully to keep the essence while still accessible to all young bands. Easy ranges, written solos for alto, trumpet, and trombone, plus...

Lazy Bird 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 instrumentatio...

So you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they're way too challenging for young players, well, problem solved. Check out Mike Story's adaptation of this swingin' Big Phat Band hit - it's still hip...

Based on the holiday melody 'Ukrainian Bell Carol,' add some tongue-in-cheek spy-themed flavor and you have the perfect holiday swing chart. Play it and you'll hear the spy quotes. It's easy to rehear...

Talk about a fun rock tune to play, this is IT! A gospel-like chorale intro brings the band into a rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young band features a...

Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band, this one is scored for the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano...

Majestic, bold, and exciting! Check out Mike Story's very excellent Latin with an easy bossa groove. Features include a written-out trumpet solo, easy brass ranges, and optional parts to include flute...

An easy swinger played at 120 BPM with everything written out to include a tenor sax solo and a very cool shout chorus. Trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line. Your young players will love this o...

A soulful yet accessible treatment of the Tower of Power hit song. This waltz is played at 128 BPM, and trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Includes a written-out tenor 1 melody solo. A superb...

Night Cruiser is an original swing chart with a tempo around 148 BPM featuring a written trombone 1 solo. The trumpet 1 range is up to written E top space and optional parts are included. Here's a ver...

What a great title - 'Along for the Ride' - clearly a great rock arrangement for a young jazz ensemble. Specific articulation notation, easy brass ranges, a written tenor sax solo (the ride), optional...

Tchaikovsky's holiday classic made very accessible for young players. Easy success with this wonderful swing chart played around 148 BPM that includes a written tenor sax solo, well-notated rhythm sec...

Based on 'Joy to the World,' this jazzed-up waltz chart is perfect for the holiday concert. Because Mike Story writes so well for the younger players, this chart will be a big hit. Easy ranges, a simp...

Based on 'Joy to the World,' this jazzed-up waltz chart is perfect for the holiday concert. Because Mike Story writes so well for the younger players, this chart will be a big hit. Easy ranges, a simp...