Big Band pour débutants

Description:Swing - Moyennement Facile

We have found that this standard is as popular as ever with student bands. Our arrangement includes the classic Ellington four bar piano introduction, with saxes then taking the lead. Written out solo...

8 brass, 5 saxes and 4 rhythm, plus 3 optional flutes, 2 Bb clarinets and horn in F. Swing band vocal. One of the great standards in a very playable vocal arrangement with a full band intro and plenty...

8 brass, 5 saxes and 4 rhythm, plus 3 optional flutes, 2 Bb clarinets and horn in F. Swing band vocal. This bright swing number kicks off with a full band intro giving a clear lead into the first voca...

The Irving Berlin standard in a bright straight ahead arrangement by Cy Payne. A full band intro gives a firm lead for the vocalist. Usual big band line up,plus optional 3 Flutes, 3 Bb Clarinets and H...

This happy Shuffle/Swing is the least difficult in the series. Solos are played over F7 & Eb7 so almost anyone can try improvising on this one. It's simple, but it Swings! 8 brass, 5 saxes, 4 rhythm,...

Remember 'Moanin'? Carl has done a great job with this at the HS, Middle School or Jr. High Level. Blues in F (Playable with a smaller group).

Bill Holman's arrangement, from the Maynard Ferguson Band Boy With Lots Of Brass recording, is a wonderful medium-swing tune with solo space for piano, alto, and trumpet. This chart spans the spectrum...

Fred Stride adds to his expanding series a great, slow-swinging original that is playable by most any band. Rhythms and ranges are quite modest. 'It's Just You and Me' features the pianist as the only...

A funky, contemporary tune designed for the young band. The hip melody leads into space for the soloist(s) of your choice. Chord sheets for different instruments are included. 5-4-4-4

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter, this is a slow Swing, not unlike Li'l Darlin' in effect. A brilliant, laid-back chart...

An easy swing chart which was originally written for 4 flutes and bass clarinet in the woodwind section. WAIT ! We've included those original parts and alternate saxophone parts which really work just...

Here is a wonderful, easy, swinging chart which is on the CD 'Shorty Rogers Courts the Count', a terrific big band tribute to Count Basie. This piece has a very delightful sound to it, and it's very e...

An Introduction to Improvisation: Six Trios for Flexible Instrumentation is intended for instrumental musicians who have the ability to read music and perform at an intermediate level, but have never...

Ein entzückendes Swing-Arrangement von Jingle Bells, das Ihre Weihnachtsaufführungen würzt, und Sie gleichzeitig mit einem grossartigen Werkzeug für den Unterricht des klassischen Swing-Stils für jung...

This hard-hitting, heavy-duty rock version of 'Angels We Have Heard On High' will be the highlight of your next holiday concert. The fully-scored ensemble writing is well within the capabilities of ev...

Haley Woodrow's fresh take on the Classic 'O Holy Night' is sure to be a favorite for your holiday concerts! Set in 6/8 time with an intriguing ostinato that grows into a full band statement of the ch...

This rock rendition of the classic holiday carol 'Away in a Manger' is great fun for bands to play, and audiences to hear! With an irresistible groove, this arrangement includes an open solo section f...

Bien qu'il ait été écrit pour l'émission spéciale de Noël de Charlie Brown en 1965, Christmas Time Is Here est devenu un standard populaire des fêtes de fin d'année. Voici une belle adaptation de Mark...

This version of the Tchaikovsky classic rocks! No solos but plenty of ensemble. Majestic and powerful, yet contemporary. This chart will make your holiday performance special!

This version of the Tchaikovsky classic rocks! No solos but plenty of ensemble. Majestic and powerful, yet contemporary. This chart will make your holiday performance special!

This version of the Tchaikovsky classic rocks! No solos but plenty of ensemble. Majestic and powerful, yet contemporary. This chart will make your holiday performance special!

Based on Beethovens Ode to Joy, arranger Victor Lopez begins with a hymn-style chorale then switches to a rock feel for the development. This chart has a nice rock groove, interesting harmony, no indi...