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-32404900

Rock. Composed by Andy Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 4'. Handelsware #BARN 32404900. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32404900).

English.

Featuri ng 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!

By Claude Thornhill. Arranged by Gil Evans. For big band with vocal solo. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

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!

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) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-657

Swing. Composed by Gerry Mulligan and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 657. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-657).

English.

Mulliga n's writing for the Kenton Band was fairly minimal in quantity but extraordinary in quality. He had a profound effect on the band and the writers to follow him. This composition was recorded in 1952 and is on the New Concepts CD (available from Sierra Music). There is solo space for alto, tenor and trumpet. A classic which should be in every jazz library. 5-5-5-4 (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.).

By Benny Golson. Arranged by Benny Golson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Ballad. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

Big band - easy

SKU: M7.BARN-31289600

Rock. Composed by Andy Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #BARN 31289600. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-31289600).

English.

Great rock chart for young bands. A perfect way to build confidence and have the band sound great!

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 (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) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-410

Ballad. Composed by Benny Golson and Maynard Ferguson. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 410. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-410).

English.

One of Maynard's most beautiful ballads from the Dream Band period. Created by a young Benny Golson. The highest trumpet solo note is a written B. This chart is quite easy to play and makes a wonderful concert or dance book addition. Trumpet featured throughout. Full Score/parts for 5-4-4-4.

Big band - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32359200

Ballad. Composed by Larry Neeck. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32359200. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32359200).

English.

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.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-727

Baritone Sax Feature. Composed by George Gershwin and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Baritone Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 727. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-727).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Live at Brigham Young University, this is a rare baritone saxophone solo feature throughout. The arrangement by Holman is marvelous, opening and closing with a slow statement of the theme, and roaring in an up-tempo setting in the middle of the chart. This is a very exciting arrangement of Gershwin's unforgettable piece. 5-5-5-3.

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

Big band - intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32379500

Shuffle. Composed by Howard Rowe. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 2'. Handelsware #BARN 32379500. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32379500).

English.

Here's a hot, driving shuffle full of sizzle and swagger that's playable by younger bands as well as more experienced groups. Includes an open solo section for the soloists of your choosing and suggested solos are included. A unison ensemble chorus leads to a rousing finale that will have audiences saying wow! Terrific concert and contest selection!

By As recorded by Count Basie. Edited by Myles Collins. Swing. Full score and parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1303).