First Edition Series

Written in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra, this solid blues chart provides a wonderful educational experience for young jazz players. Featuring fundamental swing figures and lots of ense...

Featuring ample use of fundamental swing figures and abundant ensemble work, this solid blues chart in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra provides a wonderful educational experience for youn...

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has...

Der ideale Swing-Titel für Anfängerbands mit wesentlichen Swingphrasen, einer starken Melodie und ausnotierten Soli.

Here is a great easy level chart for teaching the swing idiom to young players. With an abundance of basic swing figures and articulations, a strong melody, and solid ensemble writing, this chart has...

A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to create the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make this a perfect vehicle...

Here's a solid rock original for easy-level groups. Effective use of basic rock figures and a catchy melody make it a great teaching chart for developing bands. Easy changes with written solos round o...

Ranges: Eb5 trumpet, F4 trombone Solos: WRITTEN OR AD LIB FOR ALL Rhythm Section: NOTATED Instrumentation: 12-17 PLAYERS, PLUS 5 OPT. PARTS.

Jazz writer George Shutack has written this rock excursion especially for developing players. It serves equally well as a concert opener or closer due to the strong, yet accessible rhythms, and catchy...

Doug Beach has crafted a dramatic ballad the features either Alto Saxophone or Trumpet. The haunting melody over minor changes will be an excellent showcase for your soloist. Doug uses a variety of co...

Scored at the easy level, this even eighth note ballad will serve as ideal change-of-pace programming for developing jazz bands. Short written-out solos are provided for trumpet and piano, requiring n...

This even eighth note ballad from the pen of Mike Tomaro will provide a perfect change of pace on any program. The title captures perfectly the open, airy musical feel of this beautiful chart. Sensibl...

This solid blues chart contains great ensemble writing that keeps everyone involved, and belongs in the library of all developing bands. The instrumentation accommodates most groups since it is playab...

Every program needs a great funk chart and this new original from George Shutack will kick your next concert into high gear. Plenty of fun playing for both the rhythm section and the wind section. And...

Here is the perfect chart to feature Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Beautiful scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an e...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

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...

Standard jazz ensemble (playable by 12-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn & vibes A bossa nova groove provides the basis for a familiar melody on this new chart by George Shutack. Intellige...

Scored for bands ranging in size from 12-17 players, this solid bossa/rock tune starts and ends strong. Crisp brass punctuations, a steady 8/8 feel, and an expandable solo section are highlights. For...

A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to create the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make it a perfect teaching...

Style: BOSSA NOVA Ranges: G5 trumpet, F4 trombone Solos: written or ad lib for all Rhythm Section: notated Instrumentation: 1217 players, plus 5 opt. Parts

The newest edition to the ever popular Chili Pepper series finds the Pepper visiting some familiar musical territory. The 'Chili Pepper' Latin style has been expertly added to the traditional children...

A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to form the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make it a perfect vehicle for...

Standard jazz ensemble (playable by 12-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn & vibes Is your band ready for the Whole Enchilada? From the opening notes to the final chord, this infectious lati...

Dieser Swingtitel ist ideal, um die Schüler mit dem Blues, einem der Eckpfeiler im Jazz, bekannt zu machen.