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Pop Hits | Very Easy/Easy
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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
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
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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 47.00
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
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. . . . . . 45.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry. The trumpets
are in the spotlight in this easy version of
the 1985 techno classic by 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. . . . . . 45.00
Thriller—Rod Temperton/arr. Mike
Story. Yes, it's the Michael Jackson pop
hit arranged for your young jazz band.
It's played around 114 bpm with modest
ranges, nice voicings, and a written-out
bass solo cued for trombone or bari sax.
This is an easy-to-play yet fun crowd
pleaser for sure. (2:45)
11570894 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
Walkin' on the Sun—arr. Paul Murtha.
Smash Mouth's debut single, this moderately
paced rock hit features the trombones on
the melody accompanied by the infectious
and ever-churning groove. The melody
is eventually passed to the trumpets and
saxes, and the two-chord vamp section
makes this a perfect vehicle for beginning
improvisers. Scales and written solos are
included in every part! Also playable with
optional limited or expanded instrumentation.
Be sure to check this one out!
11100180 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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 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. . . . . . 45.00
Any Way You Want It—Steve Perry &
Neal Schon/arr. Rick Stitzel. Your young
jazz musicians - and their parents - will not
be able to get enough of this accessible
arrangement of the iconic '80s rock hit from
Journey!
11593039 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.
You've Got a Friend in Me
(from "Toy Story 2")—
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
The Bare Necessities
(from "The Jungle Book")—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Celebration—arr. Victor Lopez.
11511947 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470819 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
25 or 6 to 4—
Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188529 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Green Onions—
Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha.
10041757 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Moondance—
Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 47.00
Thriller—
Rod Temperton/arr. Mike Story.
11570894 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
Billie Jean—
Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry.
10667352 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00
