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POP HITS very easy / easy
Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha. Let your
beginning players really rock out to the sounds
of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for young
jazz ensembles. The syncopations are handled
in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy
teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos
are required, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love—arr.
John Berry. This infectious, fun and rockin'
tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings
by Wilson Pickett, The Rolling Stones
and most famously The Blues Brothers.
This very easy chart is skillfully scored
for all sections, requires no solos, and is
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. John
Berry. 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 the saxes carry the main
melody in this powerful chart for beginning
jazz bands. A teaching unit with exercise
for melody, rhythm and improvisation when
applicable is included. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is
sure to become an instant favorite!
10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul
Murtha. Few purely instrumental tunes ever
reach the level of popularity achieved by this
familiar '60s hit by Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune
has a bluesy groove that's unmistakable and
still hip after all these years. Play it with full jazz
ensemble instrumentation, or with as few as 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm; or
add the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn
in F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
HandClap—Fitz and the Tantrums/arr. Paul
Murtha. Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums,
this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture
and on the airwaves in addition to the pop
charts. This very easy ensemble-based
arrangement will be instantly recognizable
and requires no solos. Plus, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations
and includes written-out bass lines and piano
voicings. Fun for all and highly recommended!
10759360 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Hooked on a Feeling—Mark James/arr. Rick
Stitzel. 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 very easy jazz
version features question-and-answer phrases
between sections of the band, requires no
solos, and is playable with optional expanded
or reduced instrumentations.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
James Bond Theme—Monty Norman/arr. Mike
Story. What a super arrangement for young jazz
groups! This hot jazz-rock tune has always
been a favorite, and you'll be playing it in no
time with your beginners! Works with limited
instrumentation, all solos are written out, and
rhythms and ranges are kept easy. Outstanding!
2403160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Stevie Wonder's sultry, medium rock
tune first appeared on his landmark 1973
album Innervisions. Rick Stitzel's authentic-
sounding and convincing chart for young
players includes all the signature riffs, easy
meter changes, and written or improvised
solo spots for alto or tenor sax. Plus, it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its
unmistakable bass line, just plain cool rhythmic
groove, and infectious rock style, here's a
classic 1970s hit that young players are sure
to enjoy! Arranged with moderate ranges, easy
rhythms, and no solos, this medium tempo
rock chart will go together quickly, and it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly
recommended for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story.
The favorite classic rock shuffle - to know
it is to love it! Played at a medium tempo, it
has written-out solos for alto, tenor, trumpet,
and trombone. The trumpet ranges are all
reasonable, and there are standard optional
parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibes.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your
young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is
so unique and enjoyable that students always
have, and always will, love to play it. With lots
of unison scoring and simple triplet and swing
figures, it's a natural for beginning groups. We
guarantee that this will work great with your
young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Running Up That Hill—Kate Bush/arr. Paul
Murtha. Kate Bush's 1985 classic has surged
back into the mainstream thanks to the Netflix
series "Stranger Things." In the hands of Paul
Murtha, this tune adapts nicely for young
jazz ensembles.
11422760 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr.
John Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style,
here is a very easy arrangement of this
familiar TV theme. John Berry's chart is
nicely scored for every section of the band
and is a tune that everyone in the audience
will recognize. Playable with optional reduced
and expanded instrumentations. Extremely
nice for young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry. The trumpets
are in the spotlight in this easy version of the
1985 techno rock classic recorded by the
group A-ha. Featuring an energetic rock groove
throughout, this arrangement is solidly scored
for the entire band. This fun chart requires no
solos and it's playable with optional reduced or
augmented instrumentations.
10775176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Twist and Shout—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years
later prominently featured in the movie "Ferris
Bueller's Day Off," this catchy rock favorite
never grows old. This arrangement gives
every section of the band a chance to play
the melody at some point, and no solos are
required. Easy to learn, this one is sure to be
tons of fun for players, parents and audiences
everywhere! It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Any
way you play, it's highly recommended!
10461406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Viva La Vida—Coldplay/arr. John Berry.
Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida
has shown it has staying power with its strong
rhythmic base and catchy melodies. This very
easy chart will come together quickly with
limited rehearsal time. Perfect for young jazz
bands, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations and the bass lines
and piano voicings are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas &
Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning
band great tunes like this to play will turn
them on to jazz forever! You just can't beat
the appeal of the tune Louis Armstrong made
so famous, and it's surely stood the test of
time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of
the melody.Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2")
—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This
swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is
based on the version by the character Wheezy
featured in "Toy Story 2." The saxes enjoy most
of the melody, but the brass get their chance
too, along with a written solo or soli for the
trumpets. This memorable salute to friendship
is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages!
A CD is included and it is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Pop Hits
Easy
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
You know it, you love it! The opening motive
is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart
on the rock classic made famous by the group
Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works
his magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play
jazz ensemble chart. Everything you need is
written out, including brief solos for trumpet
1, trombone 1 and optional guitar. With easy
brass ranges, it's easy to rehearse and play,
but still a hard-driving chart. Very nice! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Peter Blair.
Classic rock from Chicago! Everyone has
wanted to do this horn-driven chart at one time
or another, and now you can even do it with
your young jazzers! Kids will latch on to the
hard-hitting bass line right away, and your band
will take off from there! Includes CD recording.
2355121 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. Paul
Murtha. Written by the songwriting duo of
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson and
made famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi
Terrell, this chart features a nice mix of scoring
from full ensemble tuttis to short section features.
It's a great-sounding chart for younger players,
no solos are required, and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
11172129 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
All My Loving—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by
the Beatles, this catchy tune features an
immediately recognizable melody and a driving
swing/shuffle style. Included in this version
for young players is the famous guitar break
adapted for saxophone solo or soli. It's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
All Star—arr. Paul Murtha. Featured in the
movie "Shrek," this familiar hit by Smash Mouth
has become an enduring part of pop culture.
This arrangement for young players features
the melody passed from section to section,
and the players even get to whistle! Written
or improvised solos can be played by any
combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this will be fun for everyone!
11100172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Any Way You Want It—arr. Paul Murtha.
Journey made this a hit in 1980 and the cast
of Glee did it again in 2010. This solid chart is
built on a driving eighth-note pulse and requires
no solos. Sure to sound great with limited
rehearsal time, it is also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Solid!
10297526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Pop Hits
Very Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Bare Necessities
(from "The Jungle Book")—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
You've Got a Friend in Me
(from "Toy Story 2")—
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
25 or 6 to 4—
Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188529 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Billie Jean—
Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry.
10667352 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Green Onions—
Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha.
10041757 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry.
10775176 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470819 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hooked on a Feeling—
Mark James/arr. Rick Stitzel.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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