Jazz Beginnings

A fun rock chart for the young player! Victor Lopez has created another gem for the jazz beginner with easy rhythms, ranges and a solo section for all the winds. The written-out solo is flexible and c...

An easy drumset feature! This original rock chart by George Vincent is easy to rehearse and very effective for both audience and ensemble. The drumset solo is written out, and may be extended or embel...

Here is an easy to play funky-rock chart. The solo section is written for all winds for flexibility, 1st trumpet range is to written E top space and the arrangement has optional parts for two flutes,...

This easy-to-play rock chart with a haunting melody is very accessible to young players with little or no jazz ensemble experience. Everything is written out plus the chart has a solo section with a w...

Here's what's cookin' - a Latin rock tune with a cool melody, and a groove that keeps simmering throughout this fun chart. Includes very easy brass ranges, plenty of optional/alternate parts, and a ve...

Here is an easy to play funky-rock chart. The solo section is written for all winds for flexibility, 1st trumpet range is to written E top space and the arrangement has optional parts for two flutes,...

The rumba style evolved from Cuban dance music. This easy Latin chart has a unison intro, then the melody varies from minor to major to offer a very interesting contrast. The solo section is for all w...

A fun rock chart for the young player! Victor Lopez has created another gem for the jazz beginner with easy rhythms, ranges and a solo section for all the winds. The written-out solo is flexible and c...

From the original movie soundtrack of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this catchy melody combines with fun rhythms to make a great rock shuffle! This chart features a brief written alto sax solo, a...

It's kinda funky, kinda rock but most importantly, a fun chart tailored to the very young player. This arrangement is all ensemble, no individual solos. At around MM=120, it's very easy to play and ed...

This funky cha-cha with rock flavor features a simple melody, easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts, clear rhythm section notation, and onl...

Ein einfacher Bossa-Rock-Titel mit einer eingängigen Melodie, ohne einzelne Soli und mit einfachen Bläsersätzen. Der Titel wird mit 142 BPM gespielt und lässt sich gut mit reduzierter Instrumentierung...

Ein einfacher Bossa-Rock-Titel mit einer eingängigen Melodie, ohne einzelne Soli und mit einfachen Bläsersätzen. Der Titel wird mit 142 BPM gespielt und lässt sich gut mit reduzierter Instrumentierung...

Hey Dude? Yep, that's the title. It's a Latin rock chart with easy rhythm section parts, an easy I-IV-V blues chord progression and the high note for 1st trumpet is written D, fourth line. The practic...

Composer/arranger George Vincent puts the rock flavor with a little Latin spin on this easy chart. A very pretty melody, no solos, just nice ensemble all the way. Easy brass ranges with 1st trumpet ra...

A Latin cha-cha groove for your young band! Easy to rehearse and perform successfully, with an auxiliary percussion part, no solos, and very easy brass ranges. Optional parts included for two clarinet...

The familiar Jamaican folk song in a Calypso groove is very accessible for young bands. No individual solos and easy trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line. Reduced instrumentation and flexible opti...

Remember this tune? It's a simple swing-feel chart with a very catchy melody and very modest ranges. A flexible solo section can be used for all players, any groupings, or an individual soloist. In ad...

Do you have a promising alto sax player? Feature him or her in this straight-eighth ballad showcase for 1st alto. With a melodic alto solo all the way through contrasting major to minor, this very pla...

Greensleeves' arranged by Victor López is an easy-to-play holiday jazz waltz with everything written out including a brief alto sax solo. The tempo is around 150 BPM, the brass ranges are very accessi...

A well-known holiday song that begins chorale style then moves into an easy rock groove. Very easy to assemble and a sure-fire concert hit. Very easy brass ranges, written solos for alto, tenor, trump...

A Horse With No Name is part of the Jazz Beginning Series designed for very beginning jazz ensembles using limited ranges and rhythms. Instrumentation includes 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 2...

Check out this very easy bossa played at around 138 BPM with a brief 3/4 interlude and plenty of optional parts. The meter change is no problem - it's easy to interpret. 'Christmas Tree Ride' features...

This funky cha-cha with rock flavor features a simple melody, easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts, clear rhythm section notation, and onl...

From the original movie soundtrack of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this catchy melody combines with fun rhythms to make a great rock shuffle! This chart features a brief written alto sax solo, a...