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2026 Spring Instrumental Catalog

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23 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 Pop Charts Medium 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Tomaro. One of the early hits by Chicago, this hard-hitting tune is always exciting to play! Powerfully scored here in the six-horn format. 11518954 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. John Wasson. A #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s and covered by Weezer in 2018, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. This chart gives it a contemporary spin while maintaining the feel and drive of the original. There's solo space for trumpet. Highly recommended! 10960648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Big Yellow Taxi—arr. Mike Tomaro. Enjoy this fresh and creative take on the classic Joni Mitchell hit covered decades later by Counting Crows. 11640150 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. This smooth setting uses a blend of light funk and a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning by trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies. Highly recommended! 10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00 Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr. Roger Holmes. From the brash, irreverent and wildly popular television series "Family Guy" comes this supercharged, big-band-style theme that swings hard! The tempo is medium, the style is swing, and it features an alto sax solo and hot ensemble hits! 2482160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Get Lost (from "Moana 2")—Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear/arr. Paul Murtha. The hip and soulful tune from the hit Disney sequel is available here in this great arrangement for young jazz ensemble. 11608618 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973 album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable riffs, it's been transformed into a sizzling jazz ensemble chart. 10188761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 I Wanna Be Like You—Robert & Richard Sherman/arr. John Wasson. What happens when one of the hottest swing bands in the land cuts loose on a Disney classic? Cranked up excitement! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes a mambo spin on I Wan'na Be Like You from "The Jungle Book" – with lots of tutti writing, your band will get a real powerhouse sound! 2433704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 I Wish—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro. This tune makes tons of sense for jazz ensemble! With its invigorating style, the arrangement is true to the classic sound of Stevie Wonder's original. The solo section is flexible, so you can tailor it to your band's strengths. The medium slow groove on this one is pure magic! 2470798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 In the Stone—arr. Paul Murtha. With no solos required and only a driving rhythmic groove, here's an authentic-sounding version of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic. The trombones are featured on the melody and all the signature riffs from the original are beautifully captured. Guaranteed fun! 10033677 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael Giacchino/ arr. Stephen Bulla. Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the Pixar hit animated movie, here's a high-energy and entertaining chart that captures the essence of the soundtrack perfectly, with three themes from the movie that offer a ton of variety and entertainment! A middle section in a jazz waltz style is framed by exciting rock styles that will be appealing to both audiences and developing players. Highly recommended! 2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Land of Make Believe—arr. Mark Taylor. The brilliance of Chuck Mangione's iconic sound is captured in this vibrant arrangement enriched with expressive rubato sections, infectious samba grooves, and a lively sense of swing. 11640151 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 MacArthur Park—Jimmy Webb/arr. Paul Murtha. Bring the house down with this incredible arrangement of the classic hit song that has spanned decades and genres. Opening as a rock ballad, the lead tenor takes the melody which then passes to the saxes and trumpets, building to a driving, double-time rock feel that features a powerful shout. This sets up the solo section before transitioning back to a ballad feel that will peel paint as it brings it home. Open solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Lead trumpet plays high C and lead bone plays high G. 11597052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 My Favorite Things—Richard Rodgers/arr. Michele Fernández. Here's a wonderful new take on a timeless melody. Michele Fernández shares her Afro-Latin expertise in this sizzling high-energy arrangement for jazz ensemble. Sure to be a favorite with all audiences – and an impressive choice for contest or festival. 11539345 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Jazz Ensemble Pop Charts | Medium-Easy/Medium Reach our vast network of performers, teachers & conductors! jwpepper.com/myscore

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