SKU: M7.BARN-32359200

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Feature your budding trumpet or alto sax soloist on this lush rock ballad! A beautifully written melody, and fully-scored backgrounds, make this the perfect chart for a young soloist, as well a great vehicle for a more experienced player. For that change of pace moment in your concert, As If To Say Goodbye is the perfect choice.

SKU: M7.SMP-388

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As recorded on the brilliant CD Afrique, by the Count Basie Orchestra, and also (in another form) by the Buddy Rich Band on the CD Swingin' New Big Band. This chart is an up-tempo swing tune which just roars from beginning to end. Solos for piano (a la Basie), trumpet and tenor saxophone. a flagwaver ... the perfect opening number ... as the original liner notes stated. 5-4-4-3.

SKU: M7.SMP-1194

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Short, sweet and swingin'! Willie Maiden's arrangement of I'll Be Seeing You packs a whopper in a tiny box, making this chart perfect as an encoure closer for any set. As recorded by Maynard Ferguson and his orchestra on the album Dancing Sessions, Willie's arrangement makes great use of the trombone section as they carry the melody upfront before passing it around to the rest of the band. There is some space for a short trumpet solo before the band comes roaring in at the end to take it out with a punch! This chart should be in every band's library! 5-4-4-3 (opt. original instrumentation available as 4-4-2-3).

SKU: M7.SMP-557

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Rarely does a piece turn up like this one. Although written for Stan Kenton (the mid-1950s), the chart never was recorded by the band (Holman doesn't know why), and it was lost for years. It is a sensational piece, combining Afro-Cuban rhythm (Latin) and Swing, and featuring solo space for tenor sax, trumpet and drums. It utilizes counterpoint between the wind sections over a Latin vamp and explores the perfect balance between counterpoint and dynamic ensemble writing in the Swing sections. This is Holman at his very best! 5-5-5-4.

SKU: M7.BARN-32364200

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A solidly scored rock tune with a 1960's feel that is full of energy. Perfect for developing bands, it has no solos, but lots of fun as each section in the band has interesting parts. Sure to be a favorite with students and its a wonderful chart to develop confidence in young players and audiences are sure to love it. A real winner!

SKU: M7.BARN-32404900

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Featuring a solid rock groove, this unique Andy Clark original is an outstanding choice for any performance by young jazz ensembles. Written in Bb concert, the ranges are very modest and it features an open solo section over two-chord changes (for any instrument) that is a perfect way to get your young students started on improvising. Sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike!

SKU: M7.BARN-32371300

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Everybody knows this classic children's hymn, but nobody has heard it quite like this before. It's very cool and a lot of fun. Can feature any instrumental or even vocal soloists. A word of warning: if you use a vocalist, there's a very good chance that the audience will start singing along with some hand jive motions included. Playable with limited instrumentation. A truly unique arrangement, it's perfect for church and private school performances!

SKU: M7.SMP-1159

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Oliver Nelson delivers great arrangement after great arrangement, and this one is no exception! A quick, uptempo swing tune, Gon Gong is the perfect opener for any program. Featuring primarily solo space for alto and trumpet, this chart is packed full of energy and excitement that will surely keep your audiences fully engaged from beginning to end! Originally recorded on Cannonball Adderley's album Domination. 5-4-4-3.

SKU: M7.BARN-31304600

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Hot 40's swing styled chart for mid-level bands. Perfect choice for contest or concert. Open solo section (written suggested solos included). Great ensemble writing giving every section a chance to shine exceptional!

SKU: M7.SMP-1170

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Another amazing, exciting chart has been added to the Pat Metheny Series! Bob Curnow's arrangement of Metheny/Mays' composition Stranger In Town hits you in the face right from the start and ends in the same manner. With typical Metheny/Mays flavor, there is a musical shift in the middle as solo space for tenor saxophone emerges, followed by a full ensemble interlude which then takes us to a peak ending. Originally recorded by PMG on their album We Live Here, Curnow has once again masterfully arranged this tune to fit perfectly in a big band setting! 5-4-4-4.