Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4141-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2012-00). Score and set of parts. Composed 2012. Duration 3 minutes, 13 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4141-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4141-00).

Plays easy and sounds cool. That's the perfect combination found in this carefully-crafted blues tune for younger bands. The trumpets and bones take the lead, with the saxes providing interesting counter lines. Then several bars of full ensemble lead to an open solo section for any instruments over simple Blues changes, giving young players the opportunity to improvise. If they aren't quite ready for that yet, suggested solos are provided. After the solos, the bones, tenors and bari get to shine playing some fun unison licks which lead back to the whole band playing a big finish. This chart will sound great even for bands with limited experience, instrumentation, and rehearsal time. Don't Miss The Bus!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0392-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1988. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0392-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0392-00).

Dedicated to anyone who has had their day glitched by a computer, this chart is for bands that really like to swing. Great ensemble writing with plenty of solo space makes this a Paul Clark Special that can’t miss!

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.031-2783-01

Composed by Rowe. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1996. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2783-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2783-01).

This extremely tasty rock ballad by Howard Rowe features either a trumpet or alto sax solo (both solo parts are included). Brass ranges are quite minimal and can be played with limited instrumentation. Excellent concert or contest chart for mid-level bands. Very Nice!

Jazz Ensemble - Medium

SKU: KN.TDB2204

Composed by Mike Tomaro. Threshold Series (M). Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #TDB2204. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.TDB2204).

12 x 9 inches.

Composer Mike Tomaro has created a super even-eighth note ballad that features the ensemble throughout. There is a written 16 measure solo for Tenor Saxophone that may also be improvised. Lush harmony and subtle flowing melodic lines help make this chart a gem.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4632-00

Composed by L. Barton. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 2 minutes, 15 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4632-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4632-00).

This up-tempo rock tune is guaranteed to rock the first time and every time you play it! Black Ops successfully captures the feel of a covert mission, and when combined with the composer’s signature driving rock feel, makes for a winning combination. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that guarantee you will be performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Scored for limited instrumentation, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Black Ops is accessible to younger ensembles, as well as great fun for more experienced groups. Loaded with student and audience appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Can’t miss with this one!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4968-00

Arranged by Berg. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4968-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4968-00).

I Saw Three Ships is not only an absolute perfect chart for your December concerts, but it’s so much fun to play that you should program it anytime! This 17th century English carol takes on a whole new life reset in a New Orleans second-line style groove. There’s plenty of ensemble work for each section and solo space in the middle for your lead alto and lead trombone. Don’t miss a chance to jam out on this one! Great fun!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1153-01

Composed by McGuinness. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1153-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1153-01).

The rhythm section sets the groove on this lively chart! Solid ensemble scoring make this an excellent choice for your band. Lots of solo space for alto, trumpet, piano and guitar, or you can open it up. Hot shout chorus concludes this dynamic chart. Don’t miss this one!

By Scott Stanton. Jazz Ensemble. Composed 2004. Duration 0:02:55. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.
Level: Grade 3.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4853-00

Arranged by Barton. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4853-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4853-00).

This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, Down to the River kicks into high gear, with the composer’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Down to the River is accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with lots of appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!

Composed by Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers. Arranged by Michael Philip Mossman. Jazz Combo Library. Jazz, Swing. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4879-01

Composed by Jr. Vuono. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4879-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4879-01).

One Cool Cat! features a playful melody sauntering along a beguiling chord progression in this enjoyable chart by Rob Vuono, Jr. The intro leads way to the cool sounds of trumpet and alto sax on melody, with tenor saxes and trombones later joining in on a counter melody. Much dialog and interplay between sections of the band is featured, and the piano gets to shine with oh-so-hip fills that are sure to bring a smile (all piano fills are fully notated with chord changes to ensure success). A solo section follows (any instrument may be featured here; suggested solos are provided), with swinging backgrounds adding some punch here and there. An impressive ensemble ensues after the solo section, leading to a brilliant shout chorus before alighting on the most purr-fect coda with grace and aplomb. One cool chart you just can’t miss!

With audio download. Arranged by Frank Mantooth. Jazz Combo. Jazz. Softcover Audio Online and Parts. Published by Hal Leonard

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4956-01

Arranged by Barton. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4956-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4956-01).

This up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is fire! From start to finish, Wayfaring Stranger is high octane all the way, featuring Larry Barton’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this chart features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation or full big band, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Wayfaring Stranger will be accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with performer and audience appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4481-00

Composed by Vuono. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2016-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2016. Duration 2 minutes, 33 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4481-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4481-00).

This bouncy and energetic chart swings hard from beginning to end. All the sections of the ensemble are featured to great effect! Well crafted, with modest ranges throughout, the a happy-go-lucky melody, engaging backgrounds, clever chord changes and an open solo section, make this a really fun chart to both play and listen to. Sure to be a requested mainstay in your jazz library. Don't miss this one!