Big band (Alto Sax 1, Clarinet, Clarinet, Oboe, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Celesta & Bells (opt. Piano), Guitar, Bass, Drums) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-369

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Alto Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 369. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-369).

English.

There may not be a more beautiful ballad anywhere in jazz ensemble literature. This is an alto saxophone feature throughout and was recorded on the Full Nelson album and also included in the Verve Jazz Masters collection CD. This is a stunning piece, which has a decidedly orchestral/classical sound to it. The possibility of using the original clarinet, flute oboe, bass clarinet and celeste parts makes this a most interesting and special piece. Regular saxophone parts are also included if doubles are not available. 5-4-4-4.

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.BARN-32395300

Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32395300. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32395300).

English.

Take your students and audiences on a quick tour of the History of Jazz with this impressive Les Hooper chart for better bands. Starts in the 1920's and moves forward about a decade for each following chorus until you get to the present. A great way to teach many jazz styles and features short solos(written) for piano, trombone,trumpet and drums. Even includes a short section for dixieland band. Totally unique!

Big band (Clarinet, Clarinet, Clarinet, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-390

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Alto Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 390. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-390).

English.

There may not be a more beautiful ballad anywhere in jazz ensemble literature. This is an alto saxophone feature throughout and was recorded on the Full Nelson album and also included in the Verve Jazz Masters collection CD. This is a stunning piece, which has a decidedly orchestral/classical sound to it. The possibility of using the original clarinet, flute oboe, bass clarinet and celeste parts makes this a most interesting and special piece. Regular saxophone parts are also included if doubles are not available. 5-4-4-4.

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.BARN-32360100

Funk Rock. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32360100. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32360100).

English.

A contemporary funk tune for mature bands from the newest Les Hooper Big Band CD entitled Out Of The Woods. Features a very distinctive groove for the rhythm section while the horns answer with challenging yet playable parts. A modern rock sound that students will love. Very highly recommended!

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, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1077

Tenor Sax Feature. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1077. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1077).

English.

This is a fast, swing chart that is a feature for tenor saxophone. The soloist gets to blow in a free-form setting, or the soloing can be done in time with the rhythm section. The rest of the band plays a neat, tight introduction to the improvisation, and they follow the solo with the same swinging, nifty music as the front end. This is a clever, hip, piece that makes a great addition to any program..... especially if your brass section needs a rest. Les recorded this with his wonderful band on Live at Typhoon. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-407

Swing. Composed by Maynard Ferguson and Miles Davis. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 407. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-407).

English.

Sierra continues to find the lost treasures from Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band Library. Willie scored this Miles Davis classic to feature four different saxophone players. A typical chart for that time, it covers the whole dynamic range with exciting, swinging music. Printed as originally scored (4-4-2-3), but including extra parts for a standard 5-4-4-4 instrumentation.

Big band (Soloist, Clarinet/Alto Sax 1, Clarinet/Alto Sax 2, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Mallets/Vibes/Xylo) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-989

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Astor Piazzolla. Arranged by Fred Sturm. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 989. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-989).

English.

As recorded on Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla by the HR Big Band (Germany), this arrangement will surely lift your audiences out of their seats. It features a main soloist of your choice (originally recorded with bandoneon solo) and another solo for tenor saxophone. Various parts are included for different soloists to use. This marvelous arrangement opens with warm sounds in clarinets, muted trombones and flugelhorns behind the beautiful melody stated by the primary soloist. The setting is a medium tango, with a short, exciting swing section near the end of the chart. Once the piece moves into a strong, rock-fusion feel, there is no turning back. You and your band will love this chart. This requires clarinet doubles on the top 3 saxophone parts and bass clarinet on the baritone part. There is also a mallet part (marimba, vibes and xylophone). 5-4-4-5.

Big band (Flute, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet, Flugelhorn 1-4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano (Solo), Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1260

Ballad. Composed by Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1260. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1260).

Every once in a while a melody is written that words cannot convey and only the soul understands. Master-of-melodies, Pat Metheny, did just that in his composition of Tell Her You Saw Me, and Bob Curnow magnificently transformed it into a majestic big band arrangement. A ballad throughout that slowly builds in intensity; this piece utilizes woodwind doubles and flugelhorns with a short, written-out piano solo up front. If you are looking to provide a moving ballad for your audiences, then this is it. 5-4-4-4.

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, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1052

Swing-Blues. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1052. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1052).

English.

This is a great swingin' blues chart that is playable by most any band. With solo space for almost anybody, this toe-tapping tune is a great vehicle for opening up a chart to showcase the soloists in your band. Written in the Count Basie style.

Big band (Clarinet 1-4, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1-3, Flugelhorn 4, Trumpet 5 (opt.), Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4 (opt.), Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1234

Flügelhorn Feature. Composed by Rich DeRosa. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1234. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1234).

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has composed a fascinating, brooding, and pensive melody of 'Mixed Emotions.' Set in a very contemporary feel with lush harmonies and reasonable brass ranges (highest note for trumpet is a written B), this flugelhorn feature also includes wonderfully written ensemble passages and will enchant your band and audiences alike. Originally recorded by the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2014, this piece requires woodwind doubles (clarinet). 5-4-4-4.

By Les Brown. Edited by Jon Harpin. Arranged by Frank Comstock. For big band. Advanced. Published by Lush Life

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

SKU: M7.SMP-166

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Rock/Fusion. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 166. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-166).

English.

This is Hooper at his best ...... musical, clever and always very interesting. An exciting and different piece with a latin feel. Features alto sax. As recorded on the Look What They've Done LP. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-175

Samba. Composed by Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. This edition: Folder. Sheet music. Samba. Score and parts. 222 pages. Handelsware #SMP 175. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-175).

English.

A really delightful samba! 339 measures of pure delight! Features soprano sax and flugelhorn, as well as drums and bass. This is one your band will want to play and play and play..... the samba we've all been waiting for! Soprano sax doubles on alto parts. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1233

Swing. Composed by Dave Brubeck. Arranged by Drew Zaremba. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1233. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1233).

If you are looking for a modern arrangement with a classic feel, Drew Zaremba has done just that with Dave Brubeck's 'Cassandra.' Recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on their CD Lab 2014, Drew uses theme and variation to take this marvelous, swinging melody into challenging, extensive and exciting places. In addition to featuring the depth of your ensemble, including woodwind doubles, lots of counterpoint, and tempo and style changes, there is also solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet. This chart is the real deal! 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Clarinet/Alto Sax, Flute/Alto Sax, Flute/Tenor Sax 1, Flute/Tenor Sax 2, Flute/Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4 (opt.), Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1240

6/4 Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1240. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1240).

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, 'Ku-Damm' is the 1st movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. Based on the blues, as so much of Oliver's music was, this bright swing (waltz feel) starts with an aggressive line for woodwind doubles and adds to its intensity with the entrance of the trumpets a short while later. There is solo space for alto saxophone, trombone, and piano. This lively, moving composition is sure to bring an exciting contrast to any program! 5-4-4-3 (opt. 5th trombone).

Big band (Alto Sax 1 (Solo as played by Cannonball), Alto Sax (Melody Alone), Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1150

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Cole Porter and Julian Cannonball Adderley. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1150. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1150).

English.

This arrangement by Oliver Nelson is a gorgeous alto saxophone feature of Cole Porter's I Worship You. The alto player can either perform the solo part (completely written out) as originally played and recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, or can choose to read the basic melody and improvise. There is also short solo space for piano. Clarinet doubles are required, but the ensemble writing is very playable. This is a great alto feature on a beautiful melody! 5-4-4-3.

Big band (Flute/Alto Sax 1, Flute/Alto Sax 2, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 2, Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1134

Rock/Fusion Ballad. Composed by Radiohead. Arranged by Omar Thomas. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1134. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1134).

English.

This arrangement continues the Radiohead Jazz Project and adds another wonderful talent to the list of outstanding RJP writers. Omar Thomas has arranged this emotional heavy-rock ballad, focusing on the solo voice of the trombone. There is also solo space for piano. There are flute, clarinet and bass clarinet doubles. This piece has limited brass ranges (written B in the trumpet). 5-4-4-4.

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.BARN-32371700

Spanish Rock. Composed by Scott Stanton. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32371700. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32371700).

English.

This magical up-tempo Spanish rock chart with lots of unison sectional lines for the horns will have your students sounding bigger and better than they really are! The chart develops by building on rhythmic ideas from every section starting with the rhythm section featuring the bass player. Multiple auxiliary Latin percussion parts are written for two players. There is solo space for your trumpet player with additional room for percussion or any other instrument of your choice. A guitar performance help sheet with suggested voicings and scales is also included in the bag of tricks. A perfect chart for any concert or festival performance and a sure winner with students and audiences alike!

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.BARN-106100

Funk. Composed by Carl Strommen. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 4'. Handelsware #BARN 106100. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-106100).

English.

Carl Strommen, one of the most prolific educational writers, has penned the funk chart that students will love. The chord structure is blues in F which can feature any of your soloists. This composition features Carl's trademark rhythmless soli sections. There is a pretty fat chance that this will be a big seller for Carl. Solos are not written out for these F blues changes.

By Benny Goodman. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts

By Ted Heath. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life

By Buddy Rich. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Contemporary. Advanced. Full score and set of parts

By Harry James. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts

By Ted Heath. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts

By Harry James. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts

By Glenn Miller. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life

By Woody Herman. Arranged by Neal Hefti, Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts

By Count Basie. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts

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, Piano/Guitar, Bass, Drums) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-648

Swing. Composed by Ray Wetzel and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 648. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-648).

English.

This is the original version of the tune recorded in 1946, and also included in the Milestones LP. This was transcribed by Bob Curnow for Gunther Schuller's Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra concerts. Tenor and alto saxophone solos. 5-5-4-4 (note only 4 trombones).