By Andy Clark, Paul Clark. Combo Book. Bb instruments book. Composed 1997. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

By Paul Clark, Andy Clark. Combo Book. Bass Clef instruments book. Composed 1997. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

By Andy Clark. Solo. Jazz Ensemble. Composed 2004. Duration 0:02:59. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.
Level: Grade 3.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4999-00

Composed by Carl Strommen. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4999-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4999-00).

The title says it all! Introduced by a classic roll-off drum cadence, Blues March incorporates the march pulse, with an easy bluesy melodic line and harmonic structure that young musicians are sure to enjoy! A solo section includes written lines for alto sax and trumpet, and can be opened up for more solos if you wish. The rhythm section and feel switch between march and Swing figures, making Blues March an exciting and fun musical experience.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.032-4962-01

Composed by Newton. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4962-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4962-01).

Have your beginning jazz band sounding great on a swinging holiday chart in no time! This bluesy version of Jingle Bells makes playing this chart a two for one deal, combining the need to prepare for those holiday concerts and assemblies, while providing the opportunity to teach the blues form to young jazz musicians. It’s also a perfect way for more experienced bands to open up and solo over the blues in their holiday concert. A chart your students will want to play year after year!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1100-01

Composed by Hubbard. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1100-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1100-01).

A great new chart of Freddie Hubbards’ great Blues For Miles that really cooks! Freddie describes this tune as Hip Hop Funk on the original CD also entitled Blues for Miles. Mike’s solid arrangement starts out with the trumpets introducing the very funky unison melody followed by a stop time chorus for the saxes. Solos follow for the soloists of your choice on slightly altered Bb blues changes and then an exciting rock flavored shout chorus takes us back to the head. Includes an optional flute part. An outstanding choice for almost any performance opportunity that your students will really enjoy playing.

Grade 1.5

SKU: CL.015-3068-01

Composed by Loest. Young Concert Band. Elementary Series. Extra full score. Composed 2000. C.L. Barnhouse #015-3068-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.015-3068-01).

The blues is an important American art form and you can introduce your youngest students to this great music form with Timothy Loest’s entertaining Boomerang Blues. Very Nice!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-5004-01

Composed by Shanley. Jazz Ensemble. Extra score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-5004-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-5004-01).

Two-Lip Blues is a D-minor blues chart featuring all sections in the band (including the rhythm section!), with manageable ranges for the brass. All rhythm section parts are notated completely, including the fills. The catchy a cappella section offers a change of pace for featuring the brass and saxophones, and the solo section includes suggestions for helping your developing improvisers. A fun and accessible way to teach improvisation!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4789-00

Composed by Jr. Vuono. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4789-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4789-00).

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 off to the brass section; saxophones cleverly punctuate the brass section with heavily accented chords. The saxophones take the melody the third time around, while the brass offers incisive interjections here and there. A solo section follows that features just the right amount of background writing that enhances the proceedings without ever getting in the way; the solo section may be repeated as desired to feature additional soloists. A swinging ensemble follows the solos, starting off at a simmer and gradually heating up to the exciting full-ensemble shout chorus. Don’t Let These Blues Fool You is sure to be a favorite for concert and contest!

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.031-2528-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1993. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2528-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2528-01).

A classic medium swing blues for young bands just starting to get their swing chops down. Includes an open section so that you can allow any or all of your students to get in some solo time on simple blues changes in F. Playable with limited instrumentation and very appealing as a concert or contest selection. Should be in every band library!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.031-2966-01

Composed by A. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1998. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2966-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2966-01).

A unique low down & dirty blues with a heavy back-beat! Excellent in teaching classic slow blues style and great for concert or contest.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4476-00

Composed by Stanton. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2016-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2016. Duration 3 minutes, 22 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4476-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4476-00).

Yes! Feature your guitar or vibes player on this cookin' F blues shuffle with a nod to the late great B.B. King. The bari sax part takes a prominent blues band role within the rhythm section. Open up the improv solo section to feature any instrument. Tablature and fingerings for appropriate slides, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and chord shape/performance suggestions are included in the solo guitar part. Playable with limited instrumentation. A real band and crowd pleaser!

Grade 1

SKU: CL.032-5015-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Extra score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-5015-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-5015-01).

This swinging, easy to play chart sounds great and offers many teaching opportunities. Following the first 24 bars which are in unison, there’s a call and response section using just the notes from the Bb blues scale. This provides young players with notes that will work while improvising over blues changes in the open solo section, giving them an I can do this! sense of confidence. After the solos, the unison saxes enter softly, and crescendo to a roaring shout chorus when the brass joins in. Your young band will love it!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.031-2966-00

Composed by A. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1998. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2966-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2966-00).

A unique low down & dirty blues with a heavy back-beat! Excellent in teaching classic slow blues style and great for concert or contest.