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Pop Hits very easy / easy
n Spinning Wheelarr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will instantly recognize this rock classic
from the supergroup Blood, Sweat And Tears. The
perfect arrangement for teaching rock to young
groups, this is also fun to play!
2182491 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Twist and Shoutarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 Viva La VidaColdplay/arr. John Berry. Recorded
by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has
staying power with its strong rhythmic base and
catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come
together quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect
for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and the bass
lines and piano voicings are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H What a Wonderful WorldDouglas & 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
What Makes You Beautifularr. John Berry.
Recorded by the boy-band sensation OneDirection,
here is a terrific version for young jazz band of one
of their most recognizable hits. Written in a driving
rock style, this solid arrangement will go together
quickly and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. A teaching unit with
exercises for melody and rhythm is included.
10376192 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Pop Hits
Easy
H 25 or 6 to 4Robert 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n 25 or 6 to 4Robert 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
4 All About That Bassarr. Paul Murtha. Paul
Murtha's take on Meghan Trainor's smash hit
features a catchy melody, a strong rhythmic pulse,
hand claps, fun instrumental effects, and a hint
of doo-wop. Arranged here in an easy setting for
younger players with no solos, this is a great way
to bring a taste of current pop to your next concert.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this one is fun and appealing!
10490299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All My LovingLennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the
Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately
recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle
style. Included in this version for young players is
the famous guitar break adapted for saxophone solo
or soli. It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Any Way You Want Itarr. Paul Murtha. Journey
made this a hit in 1980 and the cast of Glee did it
again in 2010. This solid chart is built on a driving
eighth-note pulse and requires no solos. Sure
to sound great with limited rehearsal time, it is
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Solid!
10297526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
ApacheJerry Lordan/arr. John Berry. Originally
recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better
known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill
Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature
your drummer or an additional percussionist
(bongos, congas, or timbales) on this solid
chart scored for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
it's highly recommended!
10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Applausearr. John Berry. Characterized by a
rhythmic and syncopated pulse throughout, Lady
Gaga hits the magic button yet again with this
catchy and memorable pop hit. Here's a solid
chart that your players and audiences alike are
sure to enjoy. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10427418 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revuearr.
Paul Murtha. No one brought musical energy and
excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues
Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley
of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You
Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.' This
one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison/arr. Paul Murtha.
Originally a hit for Van Morrison in 1967, this
catchy and familiar tune remains popular today.
Arranged here in a moderate Latin style, the saxes
take the lead in the beginning, accompanied by
brass punches. Later the trombones get into the
act, and finally the full ensemble joins in the fun.
Suggested or improvised solos are included for
alto sax and trumpet. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
2410512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Call Me Maybearr. Paul Murtha. Characterized
by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy
melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepson will
go together quickly and sound great. It requires
no solos and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations!
10374180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Come Sail AwayDennis DeYoung/arr. Paul
Murtha. Recorded by the group Styx in 1977,
this chart opens in a rock ballad style featuring
a written solo for alto saxophone. The mood then
shifts to a driving rock pulse displaying the brass
on the powerful strains of the chorus. It's playable
with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones,
piano, bass and drums. Solid rock and roll for
young players!
10016140 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
Crazy Trainarr. Paul Murtha. Ozzy Osbourne's
biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for
beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate
tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring, this one
is a solid choice for your young players. Arranged
for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano,
bass and drums.
10023037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
DominoVan Morrison/arr. Mike Story. Just
what your young jazz ensemble needs and wants!
Here is another Mike Story arrangement that is
exactly right with a very catchy tune at the easy
level. It includes suggested solos for alto, trumpet
and trombone, and the trumpet 1 range is only to
written E top space. This rock groove practically
plays itself - the chart is scored to sound hot with a
minimum instrumentation of 3 saxes, 2 trumpets,
1 trombone and 3 rhythm. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone T.C. and tuba.
Highly recommended!
10049668 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Pop • Very Easy & Easy
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases
and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
All About at Bass—arr. Paul Murtha.
Paul Murtha's take on Meghan Trainor's smash hit features a catchy melody, a strong
rhythmic pulse, hand claps, fun instrumental effects, and a hint of doo-wop. Arranged
here in an easy setting for younger players with no solos, this is a great way to bring a
taste of current pop to your next concert. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this one is fun and appealing!
10490299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revue—arr. Paul Murtha.
No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues
Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn
You Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.' is one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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 40.00
Riders on the Storm—arr. Mike Story.
Mike Story's chart on e Doors' rock classic is one that will please audiences and young
players. In a medium rock style, it features a written piano solo, easy brass ranges, and easy
rhythms. It's a solid arrangement and true to the original for the grade level, plus it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Shake It Off—Taylor Swi & Max Martin/arr. John Berry.
Taylor Swi has successfully crossed over into the pop music arena with this upbeat and
infectious hit. In this very easy arrangement the melody is smartly traded from section
to section, and there are no solos required. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this one is perfect for that lighter moment in your jazz band's performances!
10522950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Michael Sweeney.
From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky
R&B style! is arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive yet
authentic-sounding rhythms. is outstanding chart is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, and the bass lines and piano voicings are written. No solos are
required, just a little attitude! Our highest recommendation!
10522944 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Viva La Vida—Coldplay/arr. John Berry.
Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has staying power with its strong
rhythmic base and catchy melodies. is very easy chart will come together quickly with
limited rehearsal time. Perfect for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations and the bass lines and piano voicings are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
is is one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged
easy version in a light bossa style. e trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again
at the end. In between, the saxes and trumpets take turns with the melody, and there are short
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto sax. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this one also includes bass lines and piano voicings that are completely
written. It's great for programming variety, and it's highly recommended!
10522946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
