Barnhouse Jazz Ensemble Series

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Gershwin's classic 'Rhapsody In Blue' is now available for jazz bands with this brilliant arrangement by Paul Clark! All the main themes are here in a variety of styles, and individual instruments (cu...

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...

An instant winner! Skillfully written for the Jazz Starters Series, 'Hackin' It Up!' is an original Latin/rock chart that is easy to rehearse, teach and learn. It is certainly an effective and playabl...

'Spring Break' is a classic samba/bossa tune, perfect tune for young jazz musicians. With an exciting melody and an accessible solo section, 'Spring Break' invites your listeners to join you on the be...

Authentic percussion patterns empower the Cha-Cha rhythms of 'Fuzzy Taco,' a fun Victor López chart with an infections feel! This solid Latin chart includes many unison passages, and like all charts i...

'Blue Avenue' from the Barnhouse 'Jazz Starters' series, is an easy and fun medium tempo swing piece checks all the boxes - solid groove, tasty riffs, a catchy melody and solid ensemble writing, a gre...

Carl Strommen offers up this wonderful swing chart with an easy, relaxed Basie big band feel. Written solos to feature trumpet and tenor sax, or let them loose to improvise on the changes. Written for...

Are you ready for a toe-tapping blast from the past? Do you love the sounds of the great swing bands of the 40's? 'Swing, Band, Swing' for the 'Jazz Starters' series lets your young jazz group sound j...

This up-beat, swinging arrangement of 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' checks all the boxes! The jazzy statement of the tune features hip unison lines with some punchy ensemble support. Modest solo change...

Need an easy introduction to the swing style for your beginning jazz band? Look no further than 'Lock It In The Pocket!' Horns play slurred eight note lines and staccato quarter notes. Clearly written...

'After Dark' is an exceptional chart to introduce swing style from the very first rehearsal! This 'Jazz Starter' is expertly written well within the easy level, allowing your students to sound good qu...

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...

'Good King Swings A Lot' is a fresh new twist on the classic carol 'Good King Wenceslas' for the Jazz Starters series. Not only a great way to start teaching swing style, but the four-bar solo section...