SKU: CL.031-2749-00
A beautiful rock ballad featuring either alto sax or trumpet by the writer of the very popular Just Before I Close My Eyes. The lush background writing provides a solid foundation for your soloist and makes it an outstanding concert or contest choice for younger or mid-level bands. Playable with limited instrumentations.
SKU: CL.032-4964-00
Low Bridge is the perfect chart for the star bass trombonist in your big band! While written as a bass bone feature, it could alternately be used to feature tuba, bari sax or even bassoon!! Based on the old Low Bridge (Erie Canal) everyone learned in grade school, this Basie-style swinger features a sax soli and optional solo space for piano and/or guitar. This is a great change of pace tune for any festival or concert. Don’t miss it!
SKU: CL.035-0178-01
A excellent modern shuffle by one of the best. This Gordon Goodwin original is an absolute gem to perform and is an excellent selection for contest or concert use.
SKU: CL.031-2966-00
A unique low down & dirty blues with a heavy back-beat! Excellent in teaching classic slow blues style and great for concert or contest.
SKU: CL.031-2749-01
SKU: CL.SCM-1115-01
Andy Farber is a master at composing beautiful ballads. Your Alto Sax soloist is supported by tasty brass backgrounds and lush soli sections. It’s a great feature for the whole band and a wonderful choice for any concert or festival performance. Includes an optional flute part. Outstanding!
SKU: CL.SCM-1119-00
A very playable Latin chart that will be a great addition to your concert. Medium tempo with great melodies, hip harmonies and written solos. Easy to play while making your band sound full and rich. Includes an optional flute part.
SKU: CL.032-2321-00
A moderate bossa nova with lots of appeal, Latinova includes a written piano solo and an ad lib solo section which can be performed by either trumpet or trombone(written solo suggestions are included). The subtle Latin feel can add a real change of pace to any festival or concert performance and this one is extremely nice!
SKU: CL.032-2328-00
A tasty laid back slow swinger from the pen of master arranger, Lennie Niehaus. Has some nicely written fills for the piano and solos for either Alto or Trumpet. A solid shout chorus in the middle and then it ends very, very soft. Perfect for contest or concert use.
SKU: CL.SCM-1088-01
An exciting new funk chart that will please both students and audiences with it’s funky feel and blues based melodies. Solos are a piece of cake with only 2 chords or one scale to negotiate. Concert F7 and Eb7. If you liked Buffalo Wings you’ll love this one. Solo scale options in parts. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( G) , Trb. (F) , Alto (D).
SKU: CL.032-4790-01
With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip ‘Nda Jump really bounces off the page. It initially features the 1st trumpet, and alto then adds in the rest of the band to Hop, Skip 'nda Jump their way in to a great concert closer. The solo section is open with straight ahead changes and simple backgrounds then a bridge that gives each section a chance to leap up and take their turn. It ends with a big shout chorus and even with modest brass ranges it's scored so that it sounds full and exciting!
SKU: CL.032-0311-01
This light and tasty tune alternates between bossa- nova and swing feels, with the sax section in the spotlight throughout. A trumpet solo adds just the right amount of class. The composer’s tasty use of mutes adds yet another element to a chart which is sure to become a concert favorite.
SKU: CL.031-2907-01
An up-tempo swinger in the big-band tradition that really cooks! Playable with ranges that are quite modest, it’s an excellent choice for concert or contest performances by mid-level bands. Guaranteed Winner!
SKU: CL.032-0258-00
A bright swing tune that really gets off the ground. This concert opener features solos for trumpet and piano along with a driving sax soli. ``Joyful’’ it is.
SKU: CL.032-4362-00
A creative combination of Go Tell It On The Mountain and Beethoven's Ode To Joy that's guaranteed to impress your listeners, Opening with a beautiful chorale, it switches to driving rock and steamrolls through the keys of Bb, Eb & F to a big finish. No improv, but lots of solis and solid ensemble sections. It won't take a lot of rehearsal time to work up this truly awesome addition to your holiday concerts.
SKU: KN.42055
UPC: 822795420555.
A catchy melody, blues based harmony, and a driving rock groove combine to create a medium easy chart that is sure to be loads of fun. Everyone gets to play the melody and the written or ad lib open solo section features any soloists, making it a great choice for concerts and festivals alike. Written with reduced instrumentation (12-17 players), optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are included in each set. Duration 3:31.
SKU: CL.032-4287-00
Can't decide whether to do a swing or a rock chart at your holiday concerts? How about both styles in the same arrangement? It works great in this creative version of a well-known carol. No solos, and lots of unisons help save rehearsal time, and the use of both rock and swing provides an opportunity to teach and practice the difference between the two styles. It's a guaranteed winner!
SKU: KN.42055S
SKU: CL.032-4710-01
Tailor-Made, sounding minor in nature, is based on the Dorian mode of the major scale. Its solo section provides opportunity for more advanced soloists to progress through the changes or equally effective, can be navigated more easily with exclusive use of the C Dorian scale. The shout chorus features juxtaposed measures without the rhythm section against measures with the full ensemble. Following the shout, your drummer is given a chance to shine as the drums trade solo measures with the full ensemble. Scored for full big band, it may also be played with limited instrumentation. No matter the size of the ensemble, this chart will be a perfect fit for your concerts, and you will find it Tailor-Made for your band!
