Young Jazz Ensemble

From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swingin' and aptly titled 'Cool.' Mark's version for young players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair wit...

From the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, this well-known tune works great in a jazz setting. Written in a medium up-tempo swing style, Rick Stitzel uses skilled ensemble scoring plus a great groove t...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swingin' and aptly titled 'Cool.' Mark's version for young players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair wit...

From the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, this well-known tune works great in a jazz setting. Written in a medium up-tempo swing style, Rick Stitzel uses skilled ensemble scoring plus a great groove t...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

From the dynamic horn band Tower of Power, here is a playable chart on one of their biggest hits. In the style of a moderate rock ballad, this well-scored chart features all the signature horn lines a...

Originally a hit for Patty LaBelle in the 70's this sizzling rock tune has been brought back for the movie Moulin Rouge newly recorded by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink. This one is hot!

From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of...

Classic rock from the group Kansas. This excellent production number features a driving feel and the familiar riffs from the original.

Featured as the opening theme for the popular Drew Carey Show, this is high energy rock at its best.

The music of Vince Guaraldi became almost as much a part of the Peanuts television specials as the characters themselves. In this very playable version Roger features alto and trumpet on the familiar...

Attractively arranged in a light rock style, here is a great sounding chart on the main song from the musical Annie. Featuring a trombone soloist on the melody and some nice harmonic twists, this arra...

This huge hit from the group OutKast has one of those easy-flowing styles that just works great with a jazz ensemble. Requiring no solos, this chart is easy to learn and will sound solid with young ba...

Recorded by the Fabulous Thunderbirds and used in TV advertising, this rockin' tune will liven up any concert. This chart gives every section a chance to play the melody and includes written or ad lib...

This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the '60s. You...

Recorded by Patti Austin with James Ingram in 1983, this smooth jazz classic has a nice contemporary rock groove for jazz ensemble. Using an interesting harmonic structure based on minor chords, this...

First recorded by Michael McDonald and the Doobie Brothers back in 1976, this driving rock tune has stood the test of time for 3 decades. Here is a hard-hitting arrangement for jazz ensemble that has...

Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful arena rock tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart finishes with a driving rock vamp featuring guitar or ot...

This catchy tune first recorded back in the '60s continues to be recorded by a wide variety of artists decades after it was written. Here is an excellent version for young bands in a medium Latin/rock...

Recorded by the Doobie Brothers, this soulful rock hit works great in this setting for young jazz ensemble. Authentically adapted from the original, this solid chart includes important lines for the s...

Recorded by the Doobie Brothers, this soulful rock hit works great in this setting for young jazz ensemble. Authentically adapted from the original, this solid chart includes important lines for the s...

Recorded by pop artist Christina Aguilera, this is one of those rare contemporary pop tunes that actually works great with a jazz ensemble! With built-in horn riffs and a driving rock pulse, this is s...

This 1977 hit by Bob Seger features a distinctive rock style from the heartland with a medium tempo pulse and strong melodies. Here's a powerful chart that will sound great even with younger players.