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2025 Spring Instrumental Catalog

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17 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] POP CHARTS Beat It—Michael Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. From the best-selling album of all time, Thriller, this rock classic from Michael Jackson makes a superb jazz band tune your students and audiences will enjoy. The brass get a chance to shine in a range that's right in the pocket and there are short written or ad-lib solos to feature alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. Don't miss the short, but effective a cappella section. Bass trombone and bari sax players will dig playing this bass line! 10456814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/arr. Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful rock ballad is set here at 88 bpm, and as arranged by Paul Baker is sure to please! The melody is first stated by trumpet 2 and tenor sax, there are no improvised solos, and the trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart also features great dynamic contrasts and a satisfying vamp toward the end. Optional wind and vibes parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Bye Bye Bye—arr. Paul Murtha. This brilliant arrangement of the signature hit from the iconic boy band NSYNC is the perfect change of pace for your next concert. The rhythm section lays down the irresistible dance groove while the melody is perfectly scored for all of the sections, kicking off with a trombone solo and including a brief feature for the trumpet on the bridge. Lead trumpet plays A, lead trombone plays F-sharp. 11593029 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills. This funky pop rock ballad by George Michael has captured the hearts of a new generation and your students and audiences will instantly recognize the hook. The solo section features adlib or improvised solos for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included for expanded instrumentation. With some nice ensemble writing and a chance for all the sections to shine with the melody, this chart will make a nice change-of-pace for your next concert! 11000468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Cool (from "West Side Story")—Leonard Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swinging and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's version for developing players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair with the melody passed from section to section and written or improvised solo space for trumpet. Timeless! 10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Dance the Night (from "Barbie")—Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Andrew Wotman & Mark Ronson/ arr. Paul Murtha. One of the most popular hits to come from the blockbuster movie "Barbie" is this driving dance tune recorded by pop star Dua Lipa. This hot chart starts with a brief tenor sax solo before giving way to the entire ensemble. No other solos required. 11539346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Dancing in the Dark—Bruce Springsteen/arr. Paul Murtha. All the grit and rock-and-roll drive of the original Springsteen hit is captured in this masterful arrangement. A rare bari sax solo feature kicks off the melody. Great scoring. Lead trumpet plays E, lead trombone plays F. 11593037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Die with a Smile—Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, James Fauntleroy II & Andrew Watt/arr. Paul Murtha. Your lead tenor takes the spotlight in this powerful arrangement of the chart- topping hit from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Wonderful ensemble scoring gives the band a full and strong sound with a great 6/8 feel while keeping it in a playable 3/4 meter. Both written and ad-lib solos for tenor sax. Lead trumpet plays an A, lead bone plays F. This one will give you goosebumps! 11593033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Enter Sandman—arr. Roger Holmes. 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 the signature lines are still here for a rockin' good time! 10023031 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")—Bill Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. The theme from "Rocky" is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This rock-style chart is scored for younger players with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. It also includes a written or improvised tenor solo and options for reduced or expanded instrumentations. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all jazz ensemble libraries! 10028091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson. The music of The Jackson 5 remains as popular today as ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the Motown era in a funky arrangement that is skillfully scored for the entire ensemble. No solos, just solid ensemble writing! 10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 I'm Still Standing—Elton John/arr. Paul Murtha. Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with its upbeat feel and message of perseverance, is as popular today as ever. This swinging version starts with trombones on the lead, followed by a turn for the saxes, and finally the full ensemble. Also includes a solo for alto sax. A well-scored arrangement that will sound great. 11373897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Like a Prayer—arr. Roger Holmes. Featured in the hit movie "Deadpool & Wolverine," this chart-topping '90s gospel rock hit by Madonna is arranged here for young jazz ensemble. 11593031 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Megalovania (from the video game "Undertale")—Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha. Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound, this up-tempo theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive and excitement, this will definitely add a little fun to any performance! 11105142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Mr. Blue Sky—Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger Holmes. Originally released by the Electric Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back into the limelight thanks to its inclusion on numerous movie soundtracks, notably the opening sequence of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." A great-sounding chart playable by developing ensembles! 11172122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Play That Funky Music—Robert Parissi/arr. Victor Lopez. Fun and excitement will be had by all with this riff-based classic funk chart! There are no solos... just plenty of funky groove plus a call-and-response section and tonal shifts that constantly kick it up a notch. The lead trumpet range is to written top line F sharp. Keep the funky juices flowing! 10011938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00

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