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Pop Hits | Very Easy
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle
Book")—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The
Bare Necessities was first introduced in
the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this
catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite.
Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is
an easy arrangement that will make young
jazz bands sound terrific. Parents, players
and audiences will enjoy this swinging
favorite designed especially for young jazz
musicians! Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John
Berry. The song that launched Michael
Jackson's famous "moonwalk" was also
one of the top-selling singles of the year
in 1983. This chart features the signature
bass line and catchy melodies and is a
great-sounding chart for young ensembles
or bands with limited rehearsal time. The
iconic melody is traded around between the
saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, and written out bass lines
and piano voicings are included. Classic
rock at its best! Highly recommended!
10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Blue Skies—Irving Berlin/arr. Victor Lopez.
A classic jazz standard arranged for the
young jazz group as a medium-tempo cha-
cha. The instrumentation is 4/2/2/3, but it's
playable with reduced instrumentation of
three saxes, one trumpet, one trombone,
piano, bass, and drum set. Optional parts
are included for two flutes, two clarinets,
bari sax, F horn, baritone horn, tuba, and
vibes. (2:30)
11570892 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Boogie Shoes—arr. Paul Murtha. In a
playful disco style, this very easy chart of the
KC and the Sunshine Band hit from 1975
features fun parts for every section. This
solid rocker features multiple options for
soloists with written samples provided and is
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Get your groove on with
this highly recommended chart!
10909020 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Brazil—Russell & Barroso/arr. Jerry Nowak.
Young jazz ensembles simply must play
this one! This well-known Latin standard
is a perfect change of pace for your
concert. Carefully notated for beginning
groups, this is a great introduction to
samba style and sits so comfortably for the
band. Outstanding!
2454627 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Celebration—arr. Victor Lopez. Kool and
the Gang's timeless #1 hit is available
in this wonderful arrangement for young
ensembles. The sax scoring sounds full
and rich, and the low brass along with bari
sax have the chance to really get down.
Trumpet 1 range to written E-flat top space.
A guaranteed hit!
11511947 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally
recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy
Strut has since become a model for playing
funk as recorded by both jazz and rock
artists. The signature bass line is played
by trombones, tenors and baritone sax,
and the entire band joins in with catchy
riffs. There are short solo breaks for the
bass and drums, along with solo or soli
spots for saxes and trumpets. The solos
are suggested or improvised, or played as
written by the individual sections. Playable
with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this chart on Cissy Strut
will become one of your new favorites!
10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from
"Bohemian Rhapsody")—Freddie
Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel. Queen's classic
hit features a medium-tempo shuffle style
and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is
traded around the band, and the saxes take
the lead in the stop-time clapping section.
No solos are required – it's a fun chart even
if you have limited rehearsal time! Scored
for standard jazz band instrumentation and
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Cupid Shuffle—arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's
the hot dance hit recorded by Cupid in a
hard-hitting, yet easy to play version for
young players! The melody is cleverly
traded between sections, and there
are no solos required. A teaching unit
with exercises for rhythm and melody is
included, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10374186 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Don't Stop Believin'—arr. John Berry.
Here's the rock classic from the group
Journey, and made famous recently in
the TV series Glee, in a terrific and easy
chart that will go together quickly. Trumpets
are featured on the melody with plenty of
solid full band accompaniment. Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10098797 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
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 . . . VE 45.00
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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 45.00
Hooked on a Feeling—Mark James/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by B.J.
Thomas in 1968 and famously covered
by 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 call-and-response phrases
between sections of the band, requires
no solos, and is playable with optional
expanded or reduced instrumentations.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 45.00
Moon River—Henry Mancini/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Henry Mancini's beautiful melody
has a graceful, lovely quality that makes
it wonderful to play. Your young jazz
ensemble will take naturally to the 3/4 feel
and rich harmonies that make this chart a
real delight to perform.
2473683 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 45.00
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