SKU: KN.61630

UPC: 822795616309.

Commissioned by Dave Parker and the University of Portland Jazz Festival, this Count Basie style ballad features wide dynamic contrasts ranging from a whisper to a roar! It's an ideal piece for teaching your advancing ensemble how to lay down a steady groove while paying attention to balance, blend, and intonation. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:00.

SKU: KN.60807S

UPC: 822795608076.

A guaranteed way to engage an audience is to play a powerful shuffle chart - this one is the perfect choice. An added feature is the a cappella horns-alone passage in the middle of the piece. A richly scored ensemble chorus showcases the dynamic range of the band right after the solo section, which features alto sax and trumpet on chord changes based on two blues scales. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:00. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KJ.ZB364F

UPC: 8402701651.

Using the Force is a contemporary sounding swing chart that will take your band to the next level of sophistication. The tasteful scoring contrasts hip contrapuntal lines with exciting full ensemble writing. This chart is great for showing off your chops as an ensemble, and will keep your audience's attention from beginning to end. It's the perfect selection for your next concert or festival! Highest trumpet note: A (opt. B).

SKU: KN.60107S

UPC: 822795601077.

Translated to How's it going?, this bright, energetic Latin chart for developing groups includes an open solo section (written or ad lib) for any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvising. Duration ca. 2:40.

SKU: KN.52176

UPC: 822795521764.

Straight from Mike Tomaro's Home Again disc on the Positive Music label, Conspiracy Theory is designed with the abilities of medium-advanced bands in mind, this half-time funk original features an infectious groove, an optional trombone soli, hard-hitting ensemble work, and solos for tenor and trombone. A fifth trumpet part is included, and score notes to the director offer some solid advice on how to best prepare this chart for performance.

SKU: AP.47516

UPC: 038081548999. English.

The theme from this classic tongue-in-cheek television show is played with an Afro-Cuban groove alternating with a 12/8 swing around 120 BPM. Other features include written-out sample solos for alto 1 and trumpet, and a lead trumpet range to written A above the staff. It's powerful, exciting, and a potential show-stopper. (4:01).

SKU: CL.032-4287-00

Can't decide whether to do a swing or a rock chart at your holiday concerts? How about both styles in the same arrangement? It works great in this creative version of a well-known carol. No solos, and lots of unisons help save rehearsal time, and the use of both rock and swing provides an opportunity to teach and practice the difference between the two styles. It's a guaranteed winner!