Big Band Charts

Sample scores and mp3 available

Big Band Mp3 Samples:


Click to listen to an mp3 Blues Brothers Theme (pep band).
Click to listen to an mp3 Deck The Halls
Click to listen to an mp3 For Princess
Click to listen to an mp3 It's De-Lovely
Click to listen to an mp3 Killer Joe
Click to listen to an mp3 Liechtensteiner Polka (6 horn combo or big band 3-3-3)
Click to listen to an mp3 Lollipop (6 horn combo or big band 3-3-3)
Click to listen to an mp3 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (jazz combo).
Click to listen to an mp3 Mexican Hat Dance (6 horn combo or big band 3-3-3)
Click to listen to an mp3 New York, New York (pep band).
Click to listen to an mp3 Night In Tunisia
Click to listen to an mp3 Silly
Click to listen to an mp3 Samba For Someone
Click to listen to an mp3 Some Skunk Funk
Click to listen to an mp3 Stardust (Big Band)
Click to listen to an mp3 Vivvy

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Big Band Charts
Full arrangements for (5-4-4) or (5-3-3) and rhythm section, some with vocals. Each includes a full score and all parts and all are available for instant download.

Amazing Grace (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Jazz waltz version that can only be described as . . . indescribable. Cool '50s jazz sound at the beginning, rollicking at the end. Solo space for alto sax. Scored for 5-4-4 and rhythm section (piano/bass/drums). 171 measures, 52 pages. Key of G; trumpet to high E.
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Blues For Kim (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Medium blues original for big band. Swings from the first measure to the last; medium difficulty. Trumpet to high D with one high G. 173 measures.
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The Bunny Hop (3-3-3)
$ 14.99

Flexible instrumentation allows for 3-3-3 big band or 2 trumpets, 3rd trumpet or alto sax or french horn, trombone, 2d trombone or tenor sax, 3d trombone or bari sax, with guitar, bass and drums. Everyone needs this one in their book, and this arrangement fits the bill for most occasions. Small format parts (5x7 marching band size).
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Deck The Halls (trpt, tenor, trb) (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Opens ballad style with a trumpet (written) solo, then into a quick samba style. A cant miss favorite for your holiday program or gig. Key of Eb. 132 measures. 1st trumpet to D3 (one optional G3). 5-4-4-piano/bass/drums
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Dis n Dat (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
An original composition that builds on a simple tune up to a full band extravaganza! Key of Bb. 131 measures. 1st trumpet to C3 (one optional D3 and Eb3). 72 pages (parts and score).5-4-4-piano/bass/drums
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Fame (vocal, 5/4/4, piano/guitar/bass/drums)
$ 14.99

High energy from the first bar to the last, this advanced arrangement was made for and played by the Texas Christian University jazz band.
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I Mean You (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Swinging new arrangement of the Thelonious Monk standard takes it in a moderately fast tempo, with an open solo section (chords for alto, tenor, tpt, and trb soloists). For level 4+ bands. Key of F; 183 measures (4'05 at mm=180). Trumpet 1 to high E (E2). 71 pages.
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I Want To Talk About You (vocal, 5/3/3, piano/bass/drums)
$ 14.99

Tender rendition of the standard for full jazz band in a medium difficulty arrangement. New for 2010!
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Liechtensteiner Polka (3-3-3)
$ 14.99

Flexible instrumentation allows for 2 trumpet, 3rd trumpet or alto sax or french horn, trombone, 2d trombone or tenor sax, 3d trombone or bari sax, with guitar, bass and drums. 17 pages, 69 measures. Small format parts (5x7 marching band size).
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Lollipop (3-3-3)
$ 14.99

Flexible instrumentation allows for 2 trumpet, 3rd trumpet or alto sax or french horn, trombone, 2d trombone or tenor sax, 3d trombone or bari sax, with guitar, bass and drums. 17 pages, 42 measures. Small format parts (5x7 marching band size).
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Misty - $ 14.99
Bari sax feature with nice contemporary harmonies. Straight ahead ballad piece that fits nicely into any program. Length: 2'30. Easy arrangement (5-4-4 with piano (notated and chords), guitar, bass (notated and chords) and drums. Includes full score and all parts. Key of Eb. 26 pages.
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Moonlight In Vermont (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Scored for smaller big band and still sounds full. Features ad lib solo space for alto. Key of Eb. 1st trumpet to D3. 77 measures, 34 pages (score and parts). 3-3-3-piano/bass/drums
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My Way (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Easy ballad chart for the band, scored for 5-3-3-piano/bass/drums featuring an alto sax solo in the lower reaches of the horn. Key of Bb. 1st trumpet to E3. Compact size (58 measures) makes it a good opener or change of pace tune. 24 pages (score and parts).
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Patriotic Medley (America, Service Songs, Taps) - $ 14.99
A salute to the Armed Forces, opening with America the Beautiful then segueing to a medley of the Army Song, Anchors Aweigh, Marines Hymn, Air Force Song, and Coast Guard Song. Ends with a full band version of Taps that will put chills up your spine. Level III; ranges are moderate throughout.
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Samba Du Jour (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Tough chart with a challenging melody. This one will wow the judges or captivate any audience. Key of Eb. 1st trumpet to G3. 154 measures, 52 pages (score and parts). 5-4-4-piano/bass/drums
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Samba For Someone (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Medium samba tempo, ad lib solos for guitar and tenor. A very solid chart with superbly written sectional parts and a lots of hooks in the melody. Key of C. 1st trumpet to D3. 161 measures; 58 pages (score and parts). 5-4-4-P/G/B/D.
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September Song (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Lush treatment featuring tenor sax and some really nice sectional writing. Scored for 5-4-4, but can be played by smaller bands (4-3-3 minimum) with a full effecThad Key of C. 1st trumpet to Eb3. 150 measures, 52 pages. 5-4-4-piano/guitar/bass/drums
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Song For J (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
Angular, sycopated melody set against a samba backdrop that cooks from front to back. Key of Db. 1st trumpet to D3. 282 measures, 111 pages (score and parts). 5-4-4-piano/bass/drums.
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Such A Simple Thing (arr. Joe Hasper) - $ 14.99
An original composition thats a lot of fun to play. Melody switches from 4 to 3 and back, keeps you on your toes without being terribly difficulThad Key of C. 1st trumpet to Bb2. 148 measures, 77 pages (score and parts). 5-4-4-piano/bass/drums.
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