Partitions pour big bands

Here's a cool arrangement for the Jazz Starters! series by Paul Clark featuring one of the most recognized of all holiday tunes! 'Jingle Bell Swing' is clever, fun, easy to prepare - plus, it swings!...

Does 'What Child Is This?' work as a rock chart? Absolutely, in the hands of Paul Clark! The attention-grabbing introduction is followed by solo alto on the melody, then joined by the tenor. The drivi...

Veteran composer Carl Strommen's 'Jumpin' Jack Jive' opens in a bright, brisk 'four' and soon switches to a trademark 'two' feel, reminiscent of the great big bands of yesteryear. The solo section fea...

'Avalon' is a 1920s jazz-era chart by Vincent Rose and Buddy DeSylva, written originally as an advertisement for the California resort town, and has found fame as a virtuosic showcase for big bands an...

'A Few Miles More' is an original composition by Mike Hammonds that puts everyone deep in that swinging groove from the start! Based on a twelve-bar blues in E-flat, it features exciting throwback sty...

This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, 'Down to the River' kicks into high gear, with the composer...

If you've been looking for something to showcase your rhythm section, look no further! 'The View Looking Up' is an excellent new chart for big band by composer Craig Skeffington. Written in a medium s...

'One Cool Cat!' features a playful melody sauntering along a beguiling chord progression in this enjoyable chart by Rob Vuono, Jr. The intro leads way to the cool sounds of trumpet and alto sax on mel...

I Saw Three Ships n'est pas seulement un morceau parfait pour vos concerts de décembre, mais il est tellement amusant à jouer que vous pouvez le programmer à tout moment ! Ce chant anglais du 17ème si...

Vous cherchez un changement de rythme pour votre prochain concert ? Ne cherchez pas plus loin et sautez dans "The Merengue Express" ! Commandé par la Florida Bandmasters Association et écrit dans un s...

Avec "Hit The Road", vos plus jeunes élèves de jazz swingueront facilement à un tempo rapide ! Soigneusement écrite pour être adaptée aux plus jeunes joueurs de jazz, cette amusante charte de swing se...

Le plaisir commence dès l'annonce du titre et se poursuit avec un swing direct jusqu'au dernier accord. Un excellent mélange de saxophones à l'unisson avec des cuivres, des cuivres avec des contre-lig...

Votre batteur de jazz en herbe aura l'air d'une star sur "Stick With It !" Cette grille "Jazz Starters" de Todd Phillips est l'occasion parfaite de mettre en valeur votre batteur, et les parties d'acc...

Une intro puissante prépare d'emblée ce swing de vacances à tempo moyen. Les saxophones prennent la direction mélodique, soutenus par des cuivres branchés, suivis d'une section d'ensemble swinguante....

Vous voulez aider votre groupe de jazz débutant à développer de solides compétences en matière de lecture rythmique et lui enseigner un jargon important ? Les musiciens parlent parfois de "tomber dans...

Silent Night In Havana presents a creative take on a classic Christmas carol! Based on a Cuban rhumba dance style, the chart is expertly written at this level to allow your youngest jazz players to sh...

Here’s an uplifting and energetic mid-tempo swing chart from the pen of Steve Briody! "On Point!" features a strong, memorable melody, unison and harmonized saxes, interesting ensemble parts, and wide...

Salsa Ye Merry combines a traditional Cuban "montuno" (a syncopated rhythmic pattern with a decidedly Latin feel) with the classic Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman." Young jazz players wil...

Here’s an inventive and swinging take on a classic holiday carol! "Good King Wences-Swings!" opens with a bright, full-ensemble introduction, leading into a sparkling interplay of melody between solo...

You can’t miss with "Swing We Now of Christmas!" Audience members will be tapping their toes to a traditional Christmas carol at your holiday jazz ensemble performance. Written at the grade 1 level, t...

The "reggaeton" genre is one of the most popular musical styles in the world, and now you can finally play it with your jazz band! Steve Shanley’s "Reggaeton" utilizes the infectious groove in a jazz...

Inspired by the groundbreaking musical stylings of "Mambo King" Tito Puente, "Nueva Vida" (New Life) by Steve Shanley is the perfect Latin jazz chart to spice up your next concert! All sections of the...

Inspired by the distinctive artistic culture of the people and music of Cuba, "Danza De San Cristóbal" is a tantalizing Latin chart recalling fond memories of this island nation. With a mesmerizing me...

The catchy and funky groove of New Orleans second-line style is beloved not only by the locals, but listeners worldwide. Kris Berg’s "Rampart Street Revival" is an energetic, re-imagining of the class...

Victor López is the master of Latin music for young jazz ensembles, and his “Trompo Loco” for the Barnhouse “Jazz Starters” series is perfect for your young jazz ensembles. Intertwining Cha-Cha and Ro...