Le trombe sono sotto i riflettori in questa facile versione del classico del techno rock del 1985 registrato dal gruppo A-ha. Caratterizzato da un energico groove rock, questo brano è solidamente segn...
Lasciate che i vostri esordienti si scatenino sulle note dei Metallica con questo schema per esordienti di grande impatto. Le sincopi sono gestite in modo ripetitivo, consentendo un insegnamento sempl...
Registrata dai Coldplay nel 2008, Viva La Vida ha dimostrato di avere una grande forza di resistenza grazie alla sua forte base ritmica e alle sue melodie accattivanti. Questo arrangiamento facile suo...
The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous 'moonwalk' was also one of the top selling singles for the year 1983. Featuring the signature bass line and catchy melodies, here is a great sounding ch...
This is one of those rare tunes that is well-known to virtually all age groups. However, you might have to discourage the parents in the front row from doing the 'YMCA' choreography! Online Audio avai...
Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie The Jungle Book, this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy arrangem...
Recorded by American rock band OneRepublic, this popular hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in today's culture. With its driving pulse and 8th-note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nic...
Reso famoso da Louis Armstrong, questo è uno standard che ha superato la prova del tempo. Questa versione, molto suonabile, è ben segnata con brevi caratteristiche per ogni sezione.
Singing superstar Adele has taken the pop charts by storm, and here is a very effective arrangement of her #1 hit for beginning jazz ensembles. John Berry effectively gives each section important part...
Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...
Made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, here is one of the iconic hits from the big band era! Saxes are featured on the main melody and the entire band gets in on the vocal chant. Also includes sho...
One of the pivotal rock bands of the '80s, Bon Jovi produced a string of chart-topping and high-energy hits. Here is one of their best in a driving arrangement for beginning players that's sure to be...
Taylor Swift has successfully crossed into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this easy arrangement, the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and there are no sol...
Young players will have a blast with this dynamic yet easy version of the huge hit by Lady Gaga. Trombones state the distinctive riff theme, and later the sax section trades statements with the brass...
Written for Frank Sinatra (and the title track of his 1958 album), this tune epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version for beginning bands, written with modest range...
One of the most recognizable themes ever written. This easy arrangement stays true to the original 5/4 version and features the saxes on the melody with the brass on those signature rhythmic punches.
Here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. Perfect for quickly building a library of great sounding charts. Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, pia...
From the hit movie Encanto, here's an easy version of the song everyone is talking about! The rhythms and ranges are expertly adapted for beginning groups and no solos are required.
This hit from the 1960s became a hit again thanks to the movie Sister Act. The simple rhythms and easy rock feel make it perfect for young players. Easy to learn, this one will sound great with minima...
Amazingly true to the original version, John Berry has scored this well-known television theme for very young players. With moderate ranges for the brass and no solos required, this one will go togeth...
Here's the rock classic from the group Journey, and made famous recently in the TV series Glee, in a terrific easy chart that will go together quickly. Trumpets are featured on the melody with plenty...
Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beg...
Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this very easy arrangement by John Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune is sure to liven up any concert.
This rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, the Rolling Stones, and most famously the Blues Brothers. This easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections, and requir...
Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time clapping sect...
Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy. This easy jazz version features question and answ...
From the group Deep Purple comes this rock anthem of the '70s. Give your beginning band a chance to rock out with this easy and powerful arrangement.
One of the defining rock acts of the 1970s, the music of Queen is still heard regularly on the radio waves and on the silver screen. This hard-hitting yet easy-to-play medley includes their monster hi...
Featuring one of the great bass lines of the rock era, Michael Jackson's Thriller became a musical icon of the '80s. And it still works today in this powerful and easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. Onli...
This jazz/rock classic by Josef Zawinul also crossed over to become a popular hit as well. John Edmondson's solid arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles features a slow funk groove with the melody t...
Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian...
One of the rare recent pop tunes that adapts well for young bands, here is the Taio Cruz hit Dynamite in a solid hard-hitting arrangement. The energetic dance groove and catchy melody help to make thi...
Recorded by the Jackson 5, this was a number one hit in 1970 and again in 1992 recorded by Mariah Carey. This easy ballad is a nice change of pace for beginning bands that everyone can enjoy.
Most famously recorded by Josh Groban, here is a nicely scored version for beginning jazz groups that allows each section a chance to play the melody at some point. The arrangement builds to a modulat...
Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counte...
Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by Booker T. and the MG's. Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that'...
With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this original by Rick Stitzel will quickly become one of your band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn...
Anyone who remembers Blood, Sweat & Tears will instantly recognize this jazz-rock classic from the '60s. Perfect for teaching rock to beginning bands, this easy chart gives every section a chance to s...
Questo arrangiamento del classico latino/rock di Tito Puente (reso famoso da Santana) è un must assoluto per i gruppi principianti! La semplice struttura degli accordi lo rende naturale per chi sta im...
This smooth Latin favorite has been around for more than 50 years and recorded countless times, including recently by Michael BublÚ. The easy rhythms and infectious groove make this a great choice for...
Recorded by both Louis Armstrong and Bobby Darin in the 1950s, this iconic standard has remained popular through years recorded by countless jazz artists. This arrangement for beginning jazz bands fea...
Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.
Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players, Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing, and the saxes present the...
Here is an easy-to-use set of warm-ups and style studies designed for beginning bands. Each of the 8 short exercises focuses on a specific concept or scale. No complicated instructions or diagrams to...
Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...
Includes: Basic Basie; Basin Street Blues; Blues for Mr. B; Down for the Count; Fast Break; Hangin' In; Here's That Rainy Day; How High the Moon; Louie, Louie; Mercy, Mercy, Mercy; My Funny Valentine;...
Composed originally for Weather Report and released in 1977, Josef Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is a slightly truncated...
Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney, Peter Blair, Jerry Nowak, and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed Discovery Jazz Series and provide an...
In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very easy arrangement of this well-known TV theme. John's chart is nicely scored for every section of the band. A tune that everyone in the audience will rec...
This is the current Phil Collins hit from Disney's Tarzan. The opening is written for alto sax solo or optional sax soli and the trumpets are featured on the chorus. Nicely scored for beginning groups...