Big band (Woodwind 1 (Solo), Woodwind 2, Woodwind 3 (Solo), Woodwind 4, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1, Flugelhorn/Trummpet 2, Trumpet 3, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 4 (Solo), Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums (Solo)) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-207

Celtic. Composed by Bill Whelan. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Celtic. Score and parts. Duration 8'. Handelsware #SMP 207. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-207).

English.

The chart everyone has been waiting for!! Eight minutes of amazing, dynamic, exciting sounds! This arrangement was commissioned and recorded by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany. It is, of course, based on the centerpiece of the wildly popular show. Everytime this chart was performed in live concerts in Germany (and elsewhere), the audience just erupted with applause and standing ovations. This isn't an easy chart to play, but it is well worth the effort (similar to The First Circle in that respect). All ranges are fairly reasonable, with the 1st Tpt. part topping out at a written high E. This is recorded on the highly acclaimed CD Towednack, Bob Curnow and the SWR Big Band (available from Sierra Music). 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-958

Jazz Waltz. Composed by Billy Strayhorn and Carl Hilding Severinsen. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 958. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-958).

English.

As recorded on Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2 (Amherst), this chart won a Grammy for best big band arrangement. Holman took this great standard, put it in 3-4, and wrote scintillating counter lines that weave their way through the whole arrangement. Solo space for trumpet, and roaring ensemble passages make this chart something that should be in every big band library in the world. 5-5-4-3.

Arranged by Andy Clark. Lighter. Concert Band. Big Band for Concert Band. Grade 3.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 1993. Duration 0:05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SKU: M7.SMP-352

Concert Jazz. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Concert Jazz. Score and parts. Duration 12'. Handelsware #SMP 352. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-352).

English.

A monumental piece of big band jazz. This was written for Les' fantastic Chicago band. It is an extensive work (about 12 minutes) which features trumpet (or flugelhorn) throughout in various settings and styles, based on one of the most beautiful melodies Les has ever written. There are also piano solos. Woodwind players must be good doublers and it is well worth the effort. This is certainly one of Hooper's most dynamic and interesting creations (among a great many)! As recorded on the Dorian Blue LP. 5-4-4-3.

By Giant / N. Hess. Arranged by Brogli A. For Concert Band. Selections of Opera/Musical/Movies/TV / Arrangements of Modern Light Music / Real Big Band Sound / Popular Pieces. Movie and Musical. Grade 2. Score. Duration 2 minutes, 29 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition

By Robert Macgimsey. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Holman CD Bill Holman's Great Big Band . Latin Rock. Grade 4. 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 4-5, Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Drums) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1178

Ballad. Composed by James Sherman, Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez, and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1178. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1178).

This chart was originally written for Charlie Parker to perform with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Eventually it was recorded by Lee Konitz. The ensemble writing is very playable with no range concerns in the brass. If you have a great alto saxophone player (the solo is mostly chord symbols), this is an easy tune to put together with your band and will be a spectacular addition to any concert program. 5-5-5-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet/Latin Toys/Flugelhorn 1, Trumpet 2/Latin Toys, Trumpet/Latin Toys, Flugelhorn 3, Trumpet 4/Latin Toys, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Electric Keyboard, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1170

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1170. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1170).

English.

Another amazing, exciting chart has been added to the Pat Metheny Series! Bob Curnow's arrangement of Metheny/Mays' composition Stranger In Town hits you in the face right from the start and ends in the same manner. With typical Metheny/Mays flavor, there is a musical shift in the middle as solo space for tenor saxophone emerges, followed by a full ensemble interlude which then takes us to a peak ending. Originally recorded by PMG on their album We Live Here, Curnow has once again masterfully arranged this tune to fit perfectly in a big band setting! 5-4-4-4.

Composed by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen. Arranged by Rick Stitzel. Little Big Band Series. Jazz, Standards. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

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) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1207

Swing. Composed by James Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Billy Byers. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1207. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1207).

English.

The Count Basie Orchestra performed the music of Billy Byers for many, many years. His arrangement of Come Fly With Me is recorded on the Basie album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra. Set in an up-tempo swing feel, Byers hits it hard from bar 1 and doesn't let up until the end of the chart. The interplay between saxophones and brass is clever and energetic, while the full ensemble writing is classic Basie sound at its finest. There is solo space for tenor saxophone, with fantastic ensemble backgrounds throughout much of it. No jazz library is complete without this classic Count Basie chart! 5-4-4-4.

By E. Idle. Arranged by Manfred Schneider. For Concert Band. Real Big Band Sound / Arrangements of Modern Light Music. Real Big Band Sound. Grade 3. Score and Parts. Duration 2 minutes, 60 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition

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) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-332

Rock. Composed by Robert Macgimsey. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Rock. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 332. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-332).

English.

Bill Holman's Great Big Band was a sensational ensemble! That album has just been re-issued on Mosaic Records. This chart is an example of Bill's talent for investing old material with brilliant new ideas. It originally featured Bill Perkins on tenor sax and Conte Candoli on trumpet solos. An exciting, amazingly fresh, inventive chart. Recorded on the Bill Holman's Great Big Band CD. 5-4-4-3.

By Miles Davis. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Mod Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1124

Swing. Composed by Maynard Ferguson and Willie Maiden. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1124. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1124).

English.

This edited version of Where's Teddy (as played and recorded by Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band) is much more playable for the trumpet section as a whole than the original pro version (which is also available). However, everything else is the same and it does not sacrifice any of the original chart's style and charm. It is a medium-swing minor blues tune with solo space for trumpet, tenor saxophone and drums. 5-4-4-3.

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).

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, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums/Finger Cym.) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-807

Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 807. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-807).

English.

Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble. This arrangement moves through many variations of this most lovely of melodies. The music is somewhat legit in concept, not difficult to play, and it has a very hip, sophisticated, lush harmonic sound. Ideal for a different slant to your Christmas programming! 5-4-4-3.

By J. Penders. For Fanfare Band. Original Works Light Music Repertoire / Countries / Real Big Band Sound. Real Big Band Sound. Level: Grade 4. Score. Duration 4 minutes, 22 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (Dutch import).