Threshold Series

Commissioned by the Loveland, Ohio, Music Boosters for their high school jazz band, this blues tune gives directors a great opportunity to teach developing ensembles many of the most basic swing figur...

Commissioned by the Wheeling High School (IL) Jazz Band directed by Brian Logan, this chart is the opening movement of a suite written in memory of music educator Bill Carroll. Bristling with exciteme...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and all of the swing figures that are essential for young players to know. Al's years of experience in jazz education pay off for...

This tribute to the writing of Don Menza will be perfect as an opener or closer. Once the down beat hits, the excitement never stops on this straight ahead minor swing chart for medium level groups. T...

As the title suggests, successfully subdividing the triplet on all swing 8th-note figures is the key to an exciting performance of this Shutack original. The strong melody, an open written-or-ad-lib s...

Looking for an exciting opener that breaks away from the 12-bar blues format? This medium level swing chart has everything you need! The strong introduction leads right into the exciting minor based m...

Doug Beach Music is thrilled to welcome master composer Dave Rivello to the catalog. His new composition Blueprint features a beautiful melody set over a medium straight eighth note groove. Dave’s won...

Composer Mike Tomaro has created a super even-eighth note ballad that features the ensemble throughout. There is a written 16 measure solo for Tenor Saxophone that may also be improvised. Lush harmony...

This beautiful ballad at the medium easy level is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace chart. Starting as a ball...

Bret Zvacek’s composition Intro To Art is a tribute to the legendary hard-bop drummer Art Blakey who led one of the most important groups in jazz history - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1955...

This hard driving shuffle will be a hit with groups at many levels. The combination of a strong melody, an infectious groove and an open solo section make this a winning choice for any program. And, t...

Dieser groovige Shuffle beginnt mit einem Knall und baut sich dann immer weiter auf! Tenorsaxophon und Posaune präsentieren die eingängige Melodie, während der Rest der Band hinzukommt. Das Halftime-F...

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for ev...

Commissioned by friends and colleagues of noted music educator Cliff Kaminsky, this medium level piece is dedicated to his memory. This hard driving shuffle has plenty of ensemble work for everyone an...

George Shutack captures the flavor of New Orleans in this new chart. The driving street beat will have everyone feeling the groove and the wind. players will love playing the blues drenched horn lines...

With a driving groove from the rhythm section, a strong melody and blues based harmonies, this shuffle for medium level groups is equally great as an opener or closer. An open solo section features an...

Laut Meghan Trainor geht es 'All about that Bass', aber George Shutack zeigt, 'It's All About That Funk'! Kraftvolle Rhythmik und knallharte Bläsermelodien bilden zusammen diesen aufregenden Titel. Ei...

Hier ist eine großartige Latin-Kompoistion von George Shutack in der Tradition des 'Tiger of San Pedro', die für alle etwas zu bieten hat: Fließende Melodien stehen im Kontrast zu kraftvollen Bläserei...

This sizzling jazz shuffle featuring a great melody, crisp horn figures and big ensemble moments creates a lot of energy without making extreme demands on developing players. Solo sheets are included...

This original samba for medium level groups captures all of the drama and excitement of an event in a bull ring. The opening fanfare leads to the relentless Latin groove that supports the lyrical melo...

Doug Beach has given us many great Latin charts over the years, and this medium level release is no exception. Fashioned after the music of Horace Silver, this driving Latin tune features a wonderful...