By Charles Mingus. Arranged by John Stubblefield. Charles Mingus Big Band Jazz. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. Rock / Swing / Drums. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

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

SKU: M7.SMP-316

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Buddy Rich. Sheet music. Rock/Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 316. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-316).

English.

As written for and performed by the Buddy Rich Big Band, here is the long-missing chart that Holman wrote to feature Buddy on Drums and Pat LaBarbera on Tenor Sax. What a great chart! It is set in a quasi Rock Feel which shifts to Swing and back again. This is a very high-energy, exciting chart, and Buddy played it all the time! Your band will eat this one up. 5-4-4-3.

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, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1232

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1232. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1232).

Bill Holman's music never disappoints, and 'Introduction to an Ending' is no exception! Originally written for and recorded on the Charlie Barnet Big Band 1967 album, this straight-ahead blues tune features the saxophone section with a long, wonderful soli that grows for over 70 bars before ripping into the solo section. There is solo space for alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, and drums. Filled with energy and excitement, the shout chorus comes roaring in to take the tune out with a bang. This is a great addition to any program! 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1259

Celtic/Fusion. Composed by Tom Molter. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1259. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1259).

New to the Sierra Music family, Tom Molter has written an exciting and compelling piece akin the big band charts inspired by the music of Pat Metheny. Apollo's Reel is set in a bright 3 feel with temporary shifts to a 4/4-swing feel. This modern piece will provide energy and depth to any concert. 5-4-4-4.

By Ray Brown. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Grade 5. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

Big band - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32364200

Rock. Composed by Andy Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 2'. Handelsware #BARN 32364200. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32364200).

English.

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!

Big band - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32375500

Shuffle. Composed by Larry Barton. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 4'. Handelsware #BARN 32375500. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32375500).

English.

A high energy shuffle tune whose relentless groove is loaded with appeal. Easy changes and written-out solos will encourage developing soloists, yet will also make your more mature players sound great. Rhythms and ranges have been carefully edited to insure no matter what level your band is, they will be successful with this chart.

Big band - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32356900

Swing. Composed by Paul Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32356900. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32356900).

English.

This one is way cool, but the energy it creates is hot. It's a medium tempo swinger in a minor key, reminiscent of some of the great Buddy Rich tunes. Just when you think you know where it's going, the harmonies change and lead to something new. The open section for solos of your choice is built upon very basic minor Blues changes. Plenty of dynamic contrasts, with a very soft sax soli leading into a shout chorus that really roars.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1248

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1248. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1248).

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on their album Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra, Checkpoint Charlie is some of Nelson's most creative writing. Full of up-tempo energy, Oliver masterfully intertwines the melody in the saxophones with counter-lines from the brass to create an incredible tapestry of sound. There is plenty of solo space for trombone to stretch out, giving a great contrast from the full ensemble sections to the lone soloist with rhythm section. This pro version is exactly as Oliver Nelson's recorded version. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1159

Swing. Composed by Julian Cannonball Adderley and Victor Feldman. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1159. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1159).

English.

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.

Big band - Medium

SKU: JL.LL-1174

By Glenn Miller. Arranged by Myles Collins. Swing. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1174).

A rare and beautiful chart from the Glenn Miller Orchestra, this chart was originally scored by Bill Finegan and is his iterpretation of Tschaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. The arrangement is full of tonal and dynamic contrast, with a mix of raw brass energy and muted sectional playing, with some lush scoring in all the sections and of course the famous Miller reed sound with plunger brass figures behind the reed section. The piano has a couple of solo spots, but the chart is not a piano feature. The brass ranges are not too demanding, the second alto doubles clarinet, and baritone doubles alto. As with all Miller charts, precision and sectional discipline is required.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-726

Latin. Composed by Frances Lai and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Sheet music. Latin. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 726. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-726).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Live at Brigham Young University, this may well be Willie's best chart done for Stan. Maiden uses a latin feel, the lush sound of the trombones and saxophones and the exciting energy of the trumpets and rhythm section to create a superb arrangement of this very special melody. Solos for piano, trombone, and alto saxophone. 5-5-5-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1249

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1249. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1249).

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on their album Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra, Checkpoint Charlie is some of Nelson's most creative writing. Full of up-tempo energy, Oliver masterfully intertwines the melody in the saxophones with counter-lines from the brass to create an incredible tapestry of sound. There is plenty of solo space for trombone to stretch out, giving a great contrast from the full ensemble sections to the lone soloist with rhythm section. This edited version maintains the integrity of Oliver's original recording while simplifying some of the rhythms, making brass ranges more accessible, and providing solo space for tenor, trumpet, or trombone. 5-4-4-3.