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2025 Fall Concert Band Catalog

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213 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Miserables")—arr. Roger Holmes. Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical and recent motion picture "Les Miserables" in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for younger jazz ensembles. With no solos, it's a beautiful change of pace for any performance occasion. Highly recommended! 10374174 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 I Like It Like That—Manny Rodriguez & Tony Pabon/arr. Paul Murtha. Sure to be recognized from its use in commercials and pop culture, this up-tempo mambo will quickly become one of your band's favorites. The often-neglected trombone section gets the spotlight throughout! It also features an open solo section and layers of Latin excitement! 11518965 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 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 Land of Make Believe—Chuck Mangione/ arr. Mike Story. Chuck Mangione's hit Land of Make-Believe is now available for younger players! Opening with the melody doubled by alto sax and trumpet in a dramatic, slow tempo, the chart then breaks into the familiar melody, style and tempo. Plus, there's a drum solo instead of the improvised trumpet solo making it even more accessible for young players. The ranges are very easy and the rhythms are slightly tricky but will lock in with repetition. A superb chart that will really come together and be a huge success! 10011911 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00 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 Locked Out of Heaven—arr. Paul Murtha. Here's the popular rock hit recorded by Bruno Mars in a solid chart for younger jazz bands. Included are all the hot riffs and rhythmic energy of the original along with suggested or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet. Chord/scale sheets in all keys are included for the soloists. 10374170 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 11172123 Additional Score. . . . . . 5.00 Nothing Else Matters—Metallica/arr. Roger Holmes. Introduce 6/8 to your jazz ensemble with this excellent arrangement of Metallica's hit ballad from their historic Black album. 11617961 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00 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 Poison—Elliott Straite/arr. Allen Gray. This hip-hop hit from Bell Biv Devoe translates into a funky jam your students will love playing! From the opening drum groove and band hits to the cool melody and rhythm section groove, the audience will recognize this '90s staple right away. There is space in the solo section for written or ad-lib solos over the F minor groove before the band comes in to close out this classic. 11572329 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 65.00 Runaway Baby—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of the James Brown funk style. Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody, this chart is a real showstopper! The solo section includes options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with suggested solos and scale/ chord sheets in all keys. Pure excitement! 10317268 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 September—Maurice White, Al McKay & Allee Willis/arr. Paul Murtha. Still one of the funkiest tunes ever written, here is one of Earth, Wind & Fire's biggest hits in a version for younger jazz bands that expertly captures the infectious groove of the original. You simply can't go wrong with this one! 11539348 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 The Shadow of Your Smile—Johnny Mandel/arr. Roy Phillippe. Every now and then it comes along, a ballad so hauntingly beautiful that it may just be the highlight of your concert! This is one such gem. After a solo piano introduction, the familiar minor melody is gently taken up by the band. Alto sax and trumpet both get solo passages but, for the most part, it is the ensemble effort that makes this chart one of the best. 2467744 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00 Shake a Tail Feather—arr. John Wasson. This 1963 funky classic has been covered by countless artists but is probably best remembered from Ray Charles' performance in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers." This chart is arranged here for developing jazz bands with plenty of drive and energy. Your alto and tenor saxes get to show off with easy solos. 10960666 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00 Tank! (from Cowboy Bebop)—Yoko Kanno/arr. Paul Murtha. In this high-octane arrangement of the funk-rock theme from the anime series Cowboy Bebop, a hip rhythm section groove sets the tone and sixteenth-note syncopation and biting articulations propel the energy. An accessible arrangement for young bands perfect for teaching funk style. 11510422 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 Think—Franklin & White/arr. Paul Murtha. In the movie "The Blues Brothers," Aretha Franklin stole the show with her classic performance of this soulful rocker. It begins with trombones and then features the entire ensemble in this hot chart for developing jazz bands. There's a flexible solo section, however, written sample solos are provided for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. This exciting crowd pleaser is highly recommended! 10963308 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's a powerhouse arrangement of this rock classic that will motivate your students and excite your audiences. It's got plenty of solid full-band writing as well as sectional solis and trades. Trombone 1 is featured for a chorus with a written- out solo and a brief cadenza, and the lead trumpet range is up to an optional written A. This is a must-have rock chart that is highly recommended! 10011915 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 54.00 Walk the Dinosaur—arr. John Wasson. This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently popularized in pop culture including the movies "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," "The Flintstones," and "Super Mario Bros." This funky version shows why some tunes just never go out of style. Included is a suggested solo for tenor sax and the signature chant "boom, boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom." Pure fun! 10317277 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 You're Welcome (from "Moana")—Lin- Manuel Miranda/arr. John Wasson. From the hit movie "Moana," this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the ensemble with the saxes, followed by the trumpets, and then trombones. Also included is a short written solo for trumpet with a distinctive stop-time accompaniment. 10759346 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00 BEST SELLERS Pop Hits Medium-Easy Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors like you. Tank! (from Cowboy Bebop)— Yoko Kanno/arr. Paul Murtha. 11510422 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford. 10011915 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 54.00 Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills. 11000468 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 65.00 Mr. Blue Sky— Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger Holmes. 11172122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")— Bill Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. 10028091 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 52.00 Die with a Smile—Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, D'Mile, James Fauntleroy & Andrew Watt/arr. Paul Murtha. 11593033 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 Megalovania (from the video game "Undertale")— Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha. 11105142 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 Bridge Over Troubled Water— Paul Simon/arr. Paul Baker. 10452102 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 48.00 Poison—Elliott Straite/arr. Allen Gray. 11572329 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 65.00 I'm Still Standing— Elton John/arr. Paul Murtha. 11373897 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 Pop Hits | Medium-Easy

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