First Edition Series

Featuring ample use of fundamental swing figures and abundant ensemble work, this solid blues chart in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra provides a wonderful educational experience for youn...

Featuring ample use of fundamental swing figures and abundant ensemble work, this solid blues chart in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra provides a wonderful educational experience for youn...

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has...

Here is a great easy level chart for teaching the swing idiom to young players. With an abundance of basic swing figures and articulations, a strong melody, and solid ensemble writing, this chart has...

Here is a great easy level chart for teaching the swing idiom to young players. With an abundance of basic swing figures and articulations, a strong melody, and solid ensemble writing, this chart has...

A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to create the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make this a perfect vehicle...

Here's a dynamic rock original featuring basic rock figures and a catchy melody. Easy changes with written solos round out this entertaining package for developing jazz ensembles. Rhythm section parts...

Written in the style of the great Count Basie, this chart is full of wonderful teaching opportunities for developing groups. Simple, yet effective ensemble writing, blues-based changes, and a swinging...

Jazz writer George Shutack has written this rock excursion especially for developing players. It serves equally well as a concert opener or closer due to the strong, yet accessible rhythms and catchy...

Doug Beach has crafted a dramatic ballad the features either Alto Saxophone or Trumpet. The haunting melody over minor changes will be an excellent showcase for your soloist. Doug uses a variety of co...

Scored at the easy level, this even eighth note ballad will serve as ideal change-of-pace programming for developing jazz bands. Short written-out solos are provided for trumpet and piano, requiring n...

Inspired by a recent trip through Wyoming and Montana, this even-eighth-note ballad from the pen of Mike Tomaro beautifully conveys feelings of wide-open prairies and majestic mountains. Sensible rang...

Commissioned by friends and parents of the Gower Middle School band program in Burr Ridge, IL, this solid blues chart contains great ensemble writing that keeps everyone involved. While the open solo...

Every program needs a great funk chart and this new original from George Shutack will kick your next concert into high gear. Plenty of fun playing for both the rhythm section and the wind section. And...

Here is the perfect chart to feature Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Beautiful scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an e...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

This music was commissioned by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association for their 2022 8th Grade All-State Band. Clocking in at a medium swing tempo of 136, you will find this chart filled with soli...

In this unique Latin setting of Johann Pachelbel's most famous theme, written or ad lib solos are included for all, as well as a written piano solo.

This solid bossa/rock tune for developing groups starts and ends strong. Crisp brass punctuations, a steady 8/8 feel, and an expandable solo section are highlights. For soloists lacking the confidence...

A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody join forces in this driving Latin chart that emulates the music of Horace Silver. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make it...

This Latin bossa nova is ideal for bands at the easy level. The lyrical melody gives way to some exciting ensemble work that will make this a favorite of bands and audiences alike. Inspired by the Bra...

This addition to the ever-popular Chili Pepper series finds the Pepper visiting some familiar musical territory when a Latin groove is applied to the traditional children's tune Pop Goes The Weasel. C...

A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to create the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make this a perfect vehicle...

From the opening notes to the final chord, this exciting Latin original features a strong melody, open solo space for all (written or ad lib), and plenty of full ensemble work.

This swing chart is an excellent introduction to the blues, one of the essential styles of jazz. Young players are kept in their comfort zone thanks to solid ensemble writing and fundamental swing fig...