SKU: KN.20871

UPC: 822795208719.

This collection was conceived as a tool to help the saxophone section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation and phrasing. It includes 6 full performance pieces in a variety of styles. Optional rhythm section parts are included, along with written or ad lib solos for any player. Two downloadable MP3 tracks are included for each piece: a full performance with rhythm section, and a rhythm section only MP3 that can be used in rehearsals or performances without a rhythm section.

SKU: AP.49201S

ISBN 9781470647087. UPC: 038081566313. English.

A moderate swing played around 132 BPM. A fine jazz classic with a catchy melody, written-out solos for trumpet 1 and trombone 1, the lead trumpet range is to written E top space, plus a few sax solis. Optional parts include flute, clarinet, vibes, and more. This very playable swing chart will be a success at every performance. My Groove, Your Move is arranged by Terry White. (3:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49210

ISBN 9781470647254. UPC: 038081566481. English.

Yes! Alan Baylock's arrangement of What Is This Thing Called Love? is a hot swinger played in double time around 110 BPM that alternates with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard that is full of energy that features solo work for tenor 1 (sample solo provided) and drum solo fills in an interlude. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff, optional parts include flute and vibes and more. This is your opener or closer for every performance! (4:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: IS.PCE6858EM

ISBN 9790365068586.

Since 2010 Sam is full time drummer in the Royal Band of the Belgian Navy. As a freelance musician he played with the Royal Flemish Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Belgium, Symphonic Factory and many more. In these orchestras some famous conductors crossed his path: f.i. Takuo Yuasa (Jap), Jaap Van Zweden (Ned) and Pincchas Steinberg (Ger). In many performances at the Night of the Proms with Il Novecento, he accompanied world famous artists like Donna Summer, Mike Oldfield, Ike Turner and Macy Gray. As freelance drummer/percussion player he worked on several musical shows as Evita, Elisabeth, Joseph and the amazing tecnicolour dreamcoat, Oliver!, Fiddler on the roof, Cinderella, Wizard of Oz,... Performing all these plays and concerts, he came across the whole wide world. Sam teaches percussion and ensemble at the Conservatory of Mechelen, Belgium. He is founder of the trio Percussive, which is now one the leading percussion groups, touring in the Belgian theatres. Sam made a serie of short percussion videos which were broadcasted many times on national television, and which are still popular on social media. For one of these movies he was granted with 2 awards at the Corporate Video Festival. As a composer Sam wrote many educational pieces, a lot of songs for Percussive, some large compositions for percussion ensemble and 6 musicals/mass productions as King Albert 1, Marie-Antoinette, Gheelamania 2010 and 2015 and Mol-in-scene. These mass productions were visited by more then 90000 people. Sam's piece Frozen planet was the mandatory work voor the ONSK percussion ensemble contest 2016, in the highest level.

SKU: AP.43734S

UPC: 038081502571. English.

Up on the Housetop is a holiday favorite played at 128 BPM with a swing feel and no individual solos. Benjamin Hanby's arrangement features great ensemble work all the way and is easy to rehearse and perform. (2:12).

SKU: AP.43735S

UPC: 038081502922. English.

Check out the red chicken! Pollo Rojo is a Latin cha-cha performed at 146 BPM that includes easy brass ranges, a written-out alto sax solo, section solis, and a cool melody. (2:59) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.41109S

UPC: 038081465326. English. Traditional.

This beautiful holiday waltz contains great harmony and texture. Easily performable by Grade 1 players at around 96 BPM, it even sounds terrific with reduced instrumentation and includes lots of optional parts. The lead trumpet range goes to written E top space. (2:42) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.41163S

UPC: 038081474427. English.

A samba performed at 170 BPM, this chart has a lot of energy. Written-out solos provided for all saxes and brass, a great sax soli, a developing interlude, and lead trumpet range to written B above the staff. Includes optional vibraphone and flute parts. (5:08) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47023

UPC: 038081539355. English.

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 clarinets, two flutes, plus vibraphone. A great value and a great addition to your library. Tempo is around 132 BPM.