Mike Carubia: Mittelschwere Noten

Work some practice with chromatic lines into your ensemble's book with this relaxed rock chart. The two-chord changes in the solo section make for a more carefree soloing experience. A call and respon...

This funk chart is based on two chord changes which make soloing a breeze. A short interlude (Bridge) provides a break from the 2 chords.

This sensitive ensemble ballad is one of Thad's most beautiful compsitions. Skillfully re-score in a lower key while keeping the original lines allowing students to experience this masterpiece. A grea...

Has the feel of L'il Darlin' but quite different melodically and harmonically. Easy to play and very smooth.

Med. Fast Blues in Bb.

Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.

Re-scored a fourth lower to F containing all of the skillfully penned structure written for the Count Basie band by Frank Foster in the early 60's.

Funk style blues in C concert. Written in a 'Thaddian' style, this original tune features creative ensemble writing and sounds more difficult than it is to play. Funky groove.

This up tempo Jazz composition contains plenty of ensemble intertwined with the solos and space for your drummer to shine. Written in the tradition of the Basie band, this chart will work as a great O...

This beautiful Bossa Nova shows us Thad's sensitive side.

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

This beautiful Bossa Nova shows us Thad's sensitive side.

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

This chart captures that island feel of the Caribbean. The simple unison melody is based on the A section of Gershwin's 'I've Got Rhythm'.

This chart features the sound of a New Orleans funeral marching band historically known as the 'Second Line' which follows behind the family and casket. It's a time for celebration coming after the in...

A unique jazz/ swing chart that starts with a 'march feel' but transitions into a straight ahead jazz 4/4 feel for solos over familiar 16 bar changes. Very playable, easy ranges with some Thad styled...

This retro swing style piece will be enjoyed by students, parents and grandparents and will be great in a concert format or a senior citizen dance popular at many schools. It really swings and it's fu...

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end...

Commissioned by Jim Dragovitch, director of the GW Hewlett HS Jazz Ens., this 16 bar tune features a unison melody carried by the trombones & tenors and plenty of Full Ens with short stop time before...

Relaxed cool jazz feel.

This is the third part of Thad's 'Suite for Pops'. This movement reflects the joyous retreat associated with funerals typical in New Orleans. Hard Driving Shuffle.

Re-scored a fourth lower to F containing all of the skillfully penned structure written for the Count Basie band by Frank Foster in the early 60's.

Check out this very distinctive and playable chart. It opens with a semi-stop time feel and a bluesy melody in F minor followed by the swing section built on standard minor blues changes. Great variet...

My One True Friend is another in a long line of great songs sung by Bette Midler, in the tradition of 'From a Distance' and 'The Wind Beneath My Wings.' This new hit has all of the right ingredients f...

Hier ist ein zeitloses Medley für Weihnachts- und Adventskonzerte, das fünf bekannte Weihnachtslieder beinhaltet: Oh Tannenbaum, Angels we have heard on high, The first Noel, Silent Night und Joy to t...