Barnhouse Jazz Ensemble Series

'Teddy's Mood' is a laid back minor blues that alternates between a 'two feel and swinging 'four feel.' It features an alto sax solo along with plenty of open space for additional soloists (suggested...

This playful medium-tempo swinger features a smooth, self-assured melody that glides along a cool, slightly altered blues progression. Trumpet and alto sax carry the melody at first before passing it...

'The Main Attraction' is a hard drivin' shuffle in the style of Basie, Thad and Mel, and Phil Wilson, but with a slightly more modern groove. This is the perfect opener for any concert or festival! Th...

Two-Lip Blues ist ein D-Moll-Blues-Chart mit allen Sektionen der Band (einschließlich der Rhythmusgruppe!), mit überschaubaren Bereichen für die Blechbläser. Alle Teile der Rhythmusgruppe sind vollstä...

Let the trumpets show off (like they always want to do) with 'Go For It,' a hard-driving jazz-rock chart in the style of Chase. All sections get their time in the spotlight, with some great interplay...

This happy, joyous medium-tempo gospel swing with a truly sunny disposition takes the listener in immediately and just does not let go! An animated full-ensemble introduction leads the way to the sun-...

Steve Shanleys Arrangement von "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" ist im Slow-Swing-Stil des Count Basie Orchestra geschrieben und eignet sich perfekt als Kontrastprogramm für Konzerte oder Festivals. Die ged...

'Tailor-Made,' sounding minor in nature, is based on the Dorian mode of the major scale. Its solo section provides opportunity for more advanced soloists to progress through the changes or equally eff...

Keep it 'Light and Easy' with this great chart by master composer, Carl Strommen. Lots of room for improvisation with the open solo section, or use the suggested written solos for less experienced mus...

'Vending Machine isn't Broke' is an excellent contemporary chart for big band by Craig Skeffington. Written in a modern straight 8th style, it features all sections of the band with improvisational sp...

Does 'What Child Is This?' work as a rock chart? Absolutely, in the hands of Paul Clark! The attention-grabbing introduction is followed by solo alto on the melody, then joined by the tenor. The drivi...

Veteran composer Carl Strommen's 'Jumpin' Jack Jive' opens in a bright, brisk 'four' and soon switches to a trademark 'two' feel, reminiscent of the great big bands of yesteryear. The solo section fea...

'Avalon' is a 1920s jazz-era chart by Vincent Rose and Buddy DeSylva, written originally as an advertisement for the California resort town, and has found fame as a virtuosic showcase for big bands an...

'A Few Miles More' is an original composition by Mike Hammonds that puts everyone deep in that swinging groove from the start! Based on a twelve-bar blues in E-flat, it features exciting throwback sty...

This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, 'Down to the River' kicks into high gear, with the composer...

If you've been looking for something to showcase your rhythm section, look no further! 'The View Looking Up' is an excellent new chart for big band by composer Craig Skeffington. Written in a medium s...

'One Cool Cat!' features a playful melody sauntering along a beguiling chord progression in this enjoyable chart by Rob Vuono, Jr. The intro leads way to the cool sounds of trumpet and alto sax on mel...

Der Spaß beginnt, wenn Sie den Titel ansagen, und geht mit geradlinigem Swing bis zum letzten Akkord weiter. Eine großartige Mischung aus Unisono-Saxophonen mit Blechbläsern, Blechbläsern mit Saxophon...

Hier ist ein beschwingter und energiegeladener Mid-Tempo-Swing-Chart aus der Feder von Steve Briody! "On Point!" bietet eine starke, einprägsame Melodie, unisono und harmonisierte Saxophone, interessa...

Inspiriert vom bahnbrechenden musikalischen Stil des "Mambo-Königs" Tito Puente ist "Nueva Vida" (New Life) von Steve Shanley die perfekte Latin-Jazz-Chart, um Ihr nächstes Konzert aufzupeppen! Alle S...

Inspiriert von der unverwechselbaren künstlerischen Kultur der Menschen und der Musik Kubas, ist "Danza De San Cristóbal" ein verführerischer Latin-Chart, der schöne Erinnerungen an diese Inselnation...

Gershwin's classic 'Rhapsody In Blue' is now available for jazz bands with this brilliant arrangement by Paul Clark! All the main themes are here in a variety of styles, and individual instruments (cu...

With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, 'Hop, Skip 'Nda Jump' really 'bounces' off the page. It initially features the 1st trumpet, and alto then adds in the rest of...

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...