Big band - easy

SKU: M7.BARN-32376400

Swing. Composed by Andy Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32376400. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32376400).

English.

Here's an appealing swing chart for younger jazz ensembles that will pay big dividends to your program. You can give any or all of your young players a chance to experience improvising a solo with the optional solo section on very easy Bb Blues changes that is included. Easy enough for the students to really get in the groove yet full of vitality that ensures that it will be a favorite of your band and audiences. An outstanding choice for this grade level!

Big band - easy

SKU: M7.BARN-32353100

Swing. Composed by Paul Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 4'. Handelsware #BARN 32353100. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32353100).

English.

An incredible swing blues chart this is perfect for young jazz ensembles. Ranges are modest and every section has interesting parts. Includes an open solo section so you can give anyone you wish a chance to improvise over easy Bb blues changes. Even sounds big and solid with limited instrumentations and will provide a great way for your group to build confidence. Don't miss this one!

What Sammy Said arranged by Gordon Goodwin. For big band. Medium to difficult. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing

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.

(As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra). By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Basie CD I Told You So . Swing / Drums Feature. Grade 5. Score and set of parts

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. Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-412

Swing. Composed by Denis Diblasio and Maynard Ferguson. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 412. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-412).

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Talk about a Flag-Waver !!! The Maynard Ferguson Band recorded this on their Footpath Cafe CD. The chart asks every player in the band to wail through a very hip and challenging be-bop line in unison. There are ensemble breaks here and there for very dramatic effects, and plenty of blowing space on the rhythm changes. You'll love doing this chart because you can really show off your band. 5-4-4-3.

Big band - intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32379700

Swing. Composed by Tom Molter. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32379700. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32379700).

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Get down and in the groove with this hard swingin' in the pocket Bb blues! The eight bar interludes add a nice variation to the standard twelve bar form, and you can feature your star trumpet and tenor player on improvised solos that eventually trade twos. A perfect choice for any concert or jazz festival! Can't be beat!

Recorded by Dizzy Gillespie. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Ernie Wilkins. Jazz, Swing. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7318).

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).

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

SKU: M7.SMP-672

Swing. Composed by Cole Porter and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 672. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-672).

English.

This may be the all-time greatest jazz arrangement of a standard tune. Recorded on the Contemporary Concepts LP, this great standard is turned into a marvelous vehicle for solo statements from alto, tenor, 2 different trumpets and baritone saxophone. No big band jazz library can be complete without this superb arrangement. (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.) 5-5-5-4.

Recorded by the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Benny Golson. Jazz, Ballad. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7340).

By Guy Lombardo. Arranged by Mike Henebry. For big band. Ballad. Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications . full score and set of parts. Ballad.

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, Tuba, Piano, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-581

Latin. Composed by Cole Porter and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Johnny Richards. Sheet music. Latin/Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 581. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-581).

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This was recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Back To Balboa, and it is a highly original, exciting chart (latin/swing) on a great standard tune. Johnny Richards wrote for Kenton as well as anyone. Solos for Alto Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet and Trombone. 5-5-5-3 (can be played with 8 brass).

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 2-5, Trombone 1-4, Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-582

Swing. Composed by James Van Heusen and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 582. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-582).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Adventures In Standards CD, this is a wonderful, swinging chart on a great tune. As usual, Lennie does a great job arranging it, with terrific section work and limited ranges for the brass (written high D for 1st Tpt). There is a nice, lengthy solo for Baritone Sax. 5-5-5-3 (can be played with 8 brass).

By Traditional. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. Oliver Nelson Big Band Series. Easy Swing. Grade 2. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

(11 Standards for Jazz Vocalists). For Voice. Vocal collection. Sittin' In with the Big Band. Jazz. 3 (Medium) (grade 3). Book & CD. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Chuck Israels. For little big band. Swing, Jazz. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1112

Long Version. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1112. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1112).

English.

This arrangement of I Hope In Time a Change Will Come came about through a desire to hear/play more than one chorus of this stunningly beautiful melody by Oliver Nelson. The basis for this new arrangement was Nelson's original chart, but this one is two choruses, not one. Part of the second chorus can be improvised. The soloist throughout is soprano saxophone (could be played on tenor saxophone or trumpet if you so desire). This is a slow, gorgeous ballad that will thrill your audiences. 5-4-4-3.

By Bob Curnow. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bob Curnow Big Band Series. Ballad / Piano Feature. Grade 3-4. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

Big band (5-5-5-4 (can be played by only 8 brass)) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-101

Piano Feature. Composed by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 101. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-101).

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This piece has been in the catalog for a while, but it has been totally recomposed and notated in Finale. It now comes with a full score (and parts). It was written for Stan Kenton, and it features a written piano solo throughout the piece. This is a slow ballad, written in the Kenton tradition. If you're looking for a piano feature in ballad style, this will work very well for you.

By Crewe / Gaudio. Arranged by Johan De Meij. For Concert Band. Real Big Band Sound / Arrangements of Modern Light Music / Cha Cha Cha. Real Big Band Sound. Grade 3. Score and Parts. Duration 3 minutes, 47 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition

Performed by Charles Mingus. Arranged by Sy Johnson. Charles Mingus Big Band Jazz. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-252

Rock. Composed by Dan Haerle. Sheet music. Rock Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 252. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-252).

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Dan has created a wonderful Rock Ballad, with a nifty, repeating vamp figure, that can be played by even the most inexperienced players. He has managed to do this without compromising the music. The chart is wonderful! The melody is stated by 2 Altos, Trumpet and Trombone in unison, and it grooves on from there. VERY limited ranges (1st Tpt. written G top of staff) Solos for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Solos are written out, or they can be improvised as well. Your band will love it! 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-555

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 555. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-555).

English.

Holman originally wrote this chart to feature Charlie Parker with the Kenton Band in the early '50's. Based on the changes to the ever-popular All the Things You Are, it features alto saxophone throughout (can be done with trumpet also), and the chart has all of the wonderful creativity for which Holman is so well known with his feature charts. It doesn't get any better than this! 5-4-4-3 (10 brass optional).

By Helen O'Connell. Arranged by Marion Evans. For big band with female vocal. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts

Big band - intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32371300

Rock. Arranged by Paul Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 4'. Handelsware #BARN 32371300. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32371300).

English.

Everybo dy 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!

By Tom Kubis. For little big band (ATB Saxophones, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, and Rhythm). Medium. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1200

Waltz. Composed by Rolf Ericson. Arranged by Don Sebesky. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1200. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1200).

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As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (and included in the Mosaic CDs The Complete Roulette Recordings of the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra), this is one of those charts that escaped notice for many, many years. Don Sebesky, one of the world's premier arrangers, took a magnificant Rolf Ericson tune and created an arrangement unlike anything you've heard before. The melody is stated by alto saxophone and trumpet, weaving in and out of various textures created by muted brass. The waltz feel begins to accelerate and rise at a climactic point where the melody is once again taken over by a solo trumpet and alto saxophone. Surprisingly, brass ranges are moderate. If you wish to program a piece which will have a very unique flavor and great audience appeal, this would be the chart! 5-4-4-3 (opt. original instrumentation available as 4-4-2-3).