SKU: A0.934495

I created this scale sheet to supplement the Essential Elements for Jazz Band method. Use it to assess your students on scales, and as a reference sheet when learning chord charts. It contains the five most common bebop scales on all roots for all big band instruments. I use this almost daily in my class.

SKU: A0.753650

Stride, The: from Rhapsody In Blue- for big band/jazz ensemble arranged by John Hoesly. Based on a theme from Rhapsody In Blue by George Gershwin. Rhapsody In Blue is considered an American musical masterpiece.  Written by George Gershwin in 1924, right from it’s opening notes it conjures up The Jazz Age, The American Scene, New York City, and as Gershwin himself described, national pep.  This is known as the Stride theme because of it’s resembling a typical stride piano accompaniment so prominent in the era.  Here, it is presented as a stand-alone tune.  It is written with a trumpet solo, but the solo can be played by any member of the band.  Difficulty level is intermediate and certainly playable by most high school jazz ensembles.

SKU: A0.802273

Small Jazz Ensemble/Little Big Band vocal arrangement in C
Written for Alto tenor and baritone saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 4 rhythm and vocal.
Solos for piano, trombone and drums.
The mp3 is the full band version, but you'll get the idea.
Intermediate to advanced level
Duration 3:44
Suitable for school to professional band.

SKU: A0.1461083

Dive into the heartfelt nostalgia of the 1960s with Big Girls Don't Cry, a beloved classic from The Four Seasons, now beautifully arranged for easy-level concert band. This arrangement brings the iconic melodies and emotional depth of the original song to life, offering young musicians a chance to explore the timeless appeal of Frankie Valli's distinctive vocal style through instrumental performance.

SKU: A0.905653

Arrangement for singer and big band.

SKU: A0.934046

July 7 is an original composition by Ronald Tomas for the Big Band Jazz Ensemble. It features a samba beat and is recommended to be played by advanced intermediate to advanced players.

SKU: A0.1515810

JUST AHEAD- for Jazz Ensemble/ Big Band. A nice breezy Latin Rock tune featuring the Flugelhorns and Trombones in bucket or soft mute. An optional Flute part (alternate part in the Alto 1) adds to the cool nature of the piece. Also featured is a unison/harmonized middle section as a contrast to the primary material. Solos for Trombone and Tenor. First Trumpet up to C5 (while on Trumpet). Intermediate level.