Big band (Soloist, Clarinet/Alto Sax 1, Clarinet/Alto Sax 2, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Mallets/Vibes/Xylo) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-989

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Astor Piazzolla. Arranged by Fred Sturm. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 989. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-989).

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As recorded on Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla by the HR Big Band (Germany), this arrangement will surely lift your audiences out of their seats. It features a main soloist of your choice (originally recorded with bandoneon solo) and another solo for tenor saxophone. Various parts are included for different soloists to use. This marvelous arrangement opens with warm sounds in clarinets, muted trombones and flugelhorns behind the beautiful melody stated by the primary soloist. The setting is a medium tango, with a short, exciting swing section near the end of the chart. Once the piece moves into a strong, rock-fusion feel, there is no turning back. You and your band will love this chart. This requires clarinet doubles on the top 3 saxophone parts and bass clarinet on the baritone part. There is also a mallet part (marimba, vibes and xylophone). 5-4-4-5.

Big band (5-4-4-4) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-104

Bossa Nova. Composed by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Bossa Nova. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 104. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-104).

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This is a new edition (Finale computer notation) of this lovely bossa nova tune. Curnow uses flugelhorns to create a warm, lush, lyrical melody that floats in and out of various counter lines. There is a tenor sax solo which is followed by a marvelous full ensemble passage. The melody returns and takes things out to the end. Very reasonable ranges (1st tpt. high Db only) and rhythms make this very playable by most bands.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Bass Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Horn in F 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Tuba, Piano, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-601

Latin. Composed by Ernesto Lecuona and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Latin. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 601. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-601).

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This is a new edition (Finale computer notation) of the original arrangement, with no editing. Instrumentation requires 1 alto, 2 tenors, baritone and bass saxophone, 5 trumpets, 4 horns in F, 4 trombones, tuba, piano, bass and drums. This is exactly as recorded on the Adventures in Jazz CD. There is solo space for trombone (written) and tenor saxophone (improvised). 5-5-5-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Doc Severinsen Trumpet (Solo), Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-2, Bass Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 4 (opt.), Piano, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-958

Jazz Waltz. Composed by Billy Strayhorn and Carl Hilding Severinsen. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 958. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-958).

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As recorded on Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2 (Amherst), this chart won a Grammy for best big band arrangement. Holman took this great standard, put it in 3-4, and wrote scintillating counter lines that weave their way through the whole arrangement. Solo space for trumpet, and roaring ensemble passages make this chart something that should be in every big band library in the world. 5-5-4-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1213

Swing. Composed by Bee Walker, Kay Twomey, and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Billy Byers. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1213. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1213).

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Many have tried, but few have been able to match the incredible swing that happens when you combine Billy Byers' arranging with the Count Basie Orchestra. Originally recorded on the Basie album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Hey, Jealous Lover is a medium-swing chart that will excite your band and audiences alike! Filled with typical Basie-esque piano solo fills (written out), there is also room for trumpet and tenor saxophone improvisation. The ensemble writing is powerful and swinging; nothing complex or rhythmically awkward, just a great melody with hard swingin' horn lines and tasty solo spots. 5-4-4-4.

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.BARN-32360100

Funk Rock. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32360100. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32360100).

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A contemporary funk tune for mature bands from the newest Les Hooper Big Band CD entitled Out Of The Woods. Features a very distinctive groove for the rhythm section while the horns answer with challenging yet playable parts. A modern rock sound that students will love. Very highly recommended!

Big band - difficult

SKU: M7.AHW-206

Latin. Composed by Tito Puente. Sheet music. Latin. Score and parts. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 206. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-206).

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Mambo Diabolo is one of the Puente mainstay tunes with a jazz muscular horn arrangement at medium tempo. It featues vibes and soprano sax with a solid brass wall on the chorus.

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.BARN-32371700

Spanish Rock. Composed by Scott Stanton. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32371700. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32371700).

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This magical up-tempo Spanish rock chart with lots of unison sectional lines for the horns will have your students sounding bigger and better than they really are! The chart develops by building on rhythmic ideas from every section starting with the rhythm section featuring the bass player. Multiple auxiliary Latin percussion parts are written for two players. There is solo space for your trumpet player with additional room for percussion or any other instrument of your choice. A guitar performance help sheet with suggested voicings and scales is also included in the bag of tricks. A perfect chart for any concert or festival performance and a sure winner with students and audiences alike!