Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1-2 Written in a medium swing tempo and based on modal harmonies this effective original uses question and answer statements between the saxes and brass. The solo section allows youngplayers to focus on a single scale for 8 measures at a time.

A thrilling combination of elements from ragtime calypso blues jazz American Indian brass band and boogie woogie Professor Longhair's piano style was all his own and earned him the title Godfather Of New Orleans Piano . As a performer he was electrifying as a pianist he was original and rhythmically sophisticated and as a writer he was supremely talented. This book features 19 transcriptions of classic Professor Longhair songs (with guitar chord symbols) in addition to a fascinating introduction by Josh Paxton. A thrilling combination of elements from ragtime calypso blues jazz American Indian brass band and boogie woogie Professor Longhair's piano style was all his own and earned him the title Godfather Of New OrleansPiano . As a performer he was electrifying as a pianist he was original and rhythmically sophisticated and as a writer he was supremely talented. This book features 19 transcriptions of classic Professor Longhair songs(with guitar chord symbols) in addition to a fascinating introduction by Josh Paxton.

Truly Brave is a special mash-up of two great songs: “Brave” and “True Colors.” As a part of the NBC Today Shows “Shine a Light” series Hoda Kotb brought together Sara Bareilles and Cyndi Lauper to create this arrangement and to raise money andawareness for pediatric cancer. Most importantly it captures the heart-breaking strength and live-for-the-moment attitudes that these kids with cancer have to have. Duration 3:45

From this 1994 Star Trek movie comes a powerful theme that's bold and symphonic coupled with an ethereal contrasting section. A dynamic opener for the field.

Arranged by Lindsey Stirling for Violin and Piano-Lindsey Stirling's version of the modern classic song Hallelujah composed by Leonard Cohen is arranged here for violin and piano. Includes a pull-out violin part. Lindsey Stirling's version of the modern classic song Hallelujah composed by Leonard Cohen is arranged here for violin and piano. Includes a pull-out violin part.

Jobims timeless bossa nova is set here in an very effective arrangement for young players. The smooth melodies and Latin flavor help make this appealing to players and audiences alike. No solos are required as the melody is skillfully traded fromsection to section.

Opening with swirling undulating accompaniment and minor harmonies this setting of Shakespeare's famous text from As You Like It then moves to a festive major key with the Heigh ho the holly section. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Be sure to bring the hip side of Frosty to your next holiday event with this swingin' version for beginning groups. Including short solos for trumpet that can also be played as section features this chart is easy to learn and fun to play.

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on In A Christmas Mood) this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in a jazzballad style) Joy to the World O Little Town of Bethlehem and an up-tempo swing version of Deck the Hall . Wonderful sounds from the swing era of the '40s in an entertaining holiday setting.

Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major forms the supporting harmonic structure while the lovely O Holy Night lyrics set to fresh original music will create a moment of transcendence in performance! Wonderful for concert programming andworship alike! Available separately: SATB SSA and 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Although originally composed for the 1962 musical No Strings this Richard Rodgers song has become a familiar standard often recorded by jazz artists. Beautifully arranged here as a solo vehicle for alto sax Mark Taylor's setting in a moderate samba groove features the soaring lyricism of the original melody along with plenty of spots for the full ensemble to shine as well.

Instrumental Play-Along-Solo arrangements of 14 well-known melodies are featured in this collection for beginning instrumentalists. It features online access to audio demonstration tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound and so you can sound great while playing along with the backing tracks! Songs include: All of Me - Evermore - Hallelujah - Happy - I Gotta Feeling - I'm Yours - Lava - Rolling in the Deep - Viva la Vida - You Raise Me Up - and more. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio withoutchanging pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right. Solo arrangements of 14 well-known melodies are featured in this collection for beginning instrumentalists. It features online access to audio demonstration tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound and so you can sound great while playing along with the backing tracks! Songs include: All of Me Evermore Hallelujah Happy I Gotta Feeling I'm Yours Lava Rolling in the Deep Viva la Vida You Raise Me Up and more. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ amulti-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right.

Discovery Level 2-Celebrate the positive power of music with this upbeat original that will showcase your young singers at their best! Easily-learned melodies combine for painless part-singing and a three-part stack builds to a joyful conclusion.We're like a work of art. Everyday you put the song in my heart. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD Duration: ca. 3:00.

from Les Misérables-From the musical Les Miserables this powerful ballad is full of grief but also the hope that leads us to speak truth to power. This arrangement captures the raw emotion of one who has lost friends and carries the pain and guilt of the one who lives on. Here is a song for your concert or show choir that requires their full vocal ranges along with the full emotional ranges expressed by heartfelt lyrics.

A collection of eight Disney songs from great Disney films including The Bare Necessities Colors Of The Wind and Beauty And The Beast . Arranged for beginner pianists using big note notation. A collection of eight Disney songs from great Disney films including The Bare Necessities Colors Of The Wind and Beauty And The Beast . Arranged for beginner pianists using big note notation.

Hand in hand marching close together striving for a dream and the hope that good will prevail... This uplifting and dramatic song was written by 9 year old Craig Biegel with help from his pianist father and hasbeen adapted for choir by Audrey Snyder. The positive and hopeful message will bring encouragement to audiences everywhere.

An exciting showpiece for contest or festival! Rhythmic vitality and solid harmonies propel this work to a powerful conclusion. Available: SSA a cappella 3-Part Mixed a cappella. An exciting showpiece for contest or festival! Rhythmic vitality and solid harmonies propel this work to a powerful conclusion. Available: SSA a cappella 3-Part Mixed a cappella.

Includes 'Cliffs Of Dover' 'Trademark' 'High Landrons' 'Desert Rose' and 'East West'. Includes 'Cliffs Of Dover' 'Trademark' 'High Landrons' 'Desert Rose' and 'East West'.

Using tenor and baritone saxes to do the heavy lifting here is a fun chart on this Sonny Rollins classic. Mark also uses clever ensemble interludes and a shout chorus to round out this swingin arrangement. (Grade 4)

From The Greatest Showman- Dreams are the fuel that motivates our young people. And a million dreams moved PT Barnum to create an art form never before seen. This is the sort of inspirational song that can move singers and listeners alike to dream dream big and dream of ways they can bring new and exciting creations to the world.