Johnnie Vinson

Show a little respect for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, with this solid arrangement of one of her signature hits. This one sounds great with flexible instrumentation or smaller groups.

Featuring a signature bass line riff and powerful rock beat, this Ozzy Osbourne hit remains one of the classic rock anthems of all time. The trumpets take center stage at the beginning, and are then j...

Even in this simplified version for 2nd year players, this arrangement of Queen's signature hit features the drive and excitement of the original.

This classic rock tune recorded by the Rolling Stones in the '60s had become staple in pop culture even before the popular television series Wednesday. Now a new generation is discovering its magic an...

This classic rock tune recorded by the Rolling Stones in the '60s had become staple in pop culture even before the popular television series Wednesday. Now a new generation is discovering its magic an...

Grade 2. When the group Steppenwolf made this a huge hit back in 1968, they probably did not foresee that it would also be a hit with young concert bands today. This rockin' arrangement is sure to liv...

Grade 2. When the group Steppenwolf made this a huge hit back in 1968, they probably did not foresee that it would also be a hit with young concert bands today. This rockin' arrangement is sure to liv...

When the group Steppenwolf made this a huge hit back in 1968, they probably did not foresee that it would also be a hit with young concert bands today. This rockin' arrangement is sure to liven up you...

Featuring two distinctive Scottish melodies, the first is the melancholy waltz Bonnie George Campbell. Next is Up and Waur Them A', Willie, which is a sprightly dance with characteristic Scottish rhyt...

Inspired by the musical tradition of early American folk songs, Johnnie Vinson has composed this appealing suite of three contrasting dance styles. The movements include 'Tar Heel Two-Step, ' 'Woodlan...

Saxophone Quartet Or Ensemble With Opt. Rhythm Section

All aboard!!! The iconic rock anthem that launched the solo career of Ozzy Osbourne is perfectly scored to be accessible to young bands of any size and instrumentaion. A must have in your concert band...

The music of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story is timeliness and remains as popular as ever. In this arrangement of America, Johnnie Vinson has skillfully preserved the mixed meter rhythmic flavor o...

This huge '60s rock hit from The Kinks has truly stood the test of time. From the hard-driving opening riff to the emphatic final chords, this chart is way up on the energy meter.

Recorded by Bill Haley and his Comets, this is definitely one of the hottest songs to come out of the 50's. Written in a solid big band style, this chart has a high energy level from beginning to end.

Vinson - Grade 2-3

Aretha Franklin took this classic to #1 on the pop charts and it came to epitomize the soulful sound of the 60's. You'll have the stands rockin' with this full-sounding energetic arrangement.

This R & B hit recorded by Wilson Pickett features a catchy groove in a medium tempo. Johnnie's version is in the pocket and churns from beginning to end. Great for dance lines and auxiliary groups.