Charts for: Big Band

What If

Catalog Number: MTM-16-16096
Writer: Seth Weaver
Difficulty: Medium
Style: Swing
Description: This straight ahead, Basie-style original is perfect for the Sinatra lover looking for new repertoire. The chart features a baritone male vocalist with tenor sax and trumpet soloists.
Featured: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Voice
Top Note Trumpet: First legder line B
Top Note Trombone: Third legder line A
Mutes: Harmon (Trumpets)
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, Vocalist

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The Hudson

Catalog Number: MTM-16-16094
Writer: Seth Weaver
Ensemble Type: Big Band
Difficulty: Hard
Description: This fiery, Afro-Cuban influenced piece features a trombone soloist with modern post-bop changes. The perfect chart for a guest trombonist or with a band of mature soloists.
Featured: Piano, Trombone
Top Note Trumpet: Third ledger line F
Top Note Trombone: Fourth ledger line Bb
Mutes: Harmon (Trumpets)
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, Trombone Soloist

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Karma’s Song

Catalog Number: MTM-45-16089
Writer: Paul Tynan
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Medium
Style: Ballad
Description: Slow and Mornful, Karma's Song tells a melancholic story with the main role being played by a baritone saxophone soloist.This is an atmospheric piece that need a strong ensemble.
Appears On:

Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington – “BiCoastal Collective: Chapter Five” (not yet released)

Featured: Baritone Sax
Top Note Trumpet: High E
Top Note Trombone: F#
Mutes: Buckets (brass)
Doubles: Flugelhorns, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Instrumentation:

Clarinet in Bb, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax, Flugelhorns 1-4, Trombones 1-4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

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More Than Just a Single Road

Catalog Number: MTM-45-16088
Writer: Paul Tynan
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Med-Hard
Style: Swing
Description: Fast and aggresive, More Than Just a Single Road is inspired by a photograph by Twin Cities artist, Jennifer Sandquist. Full of twists and turns, it's a strong opener or closer for a well-rehearsed band. It featuring solos for trumpet, baritone sax and drums.
Appears On:

Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington – “BiCoastal Collective: Chapter Five” (not yet released)

Top Note Trumpet: High F#
Top Note Trombone: F#
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

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Charting Stars

Catalog Number: MTM-45-16087
Writer: Paul Tynan
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Med-Hard
Style: ECM
Description: Charting Stars has a singable melody and is a strong feature for tenor and flugelhorn. It also features a duo with flugelhorn and piano, and a textural improvisation section. Strong counterpoint and forword motion drive the inner figures throughout the chart.
Appears On:

Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington – “BiCoastal Collective: Chapter Five” (not yet released)

Top Note Trumpet: High G
Top Note Trombone: High C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

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Yellow

Catalog Number: MTM-25-15085
Writer: Tyler Mire
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Medium
Style: Funk, Fusion, Jazz
Description: This fusion tune is inspired by the music of progressive jazz/funk groups such as Pat Metheny Group and the Yellow Jackets. The horns are challenged to play independently and blend in this tapestry of textures. A long expressive trombone solo comprises the middle section and an open drum solo leads up to the climax.
Featured: Drums, Trombone
Top Note Trumpet: 3rd ledger E
Top Note Trombone: 5th ledger D
Mutes: Harmon
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2/Flugel, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4/Flugel, Trumpet 5/Flugel, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3 (solo), Bass Trombone, Guitar, Electric Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set


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Somehow Less Vague

Catalog Number: MTM-91-15084
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Medium
Description: This piece features a strong, yet simple melody. The harmony, as well as the melody of the song, is derived equally from the realms of pop and jazz. The melody is doubled by guitar and flugelhorn, while the ensemble writing is focused on reinforcing the strong melodic nature of the piece. The written intro performed by the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) aims to outline the path of the song, harmonically.
Featured: Guitar, Piano
Top Note Trumpet: High C#
Top Note Trombone: High Bb
Mutes: None
Doubles: Flugelhorn (4th Trmpt)
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari, Trumpets 1-4, Trombone 1-4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums


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Home

Catalog Number: MTM-81-15083
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Medium
Description: "Home" is a melodic tune with a straight 8ths feel. It showcases the band's ability to use dynamic contrast, build sections and blend well with and across the sections. There is an extended piano solo as well as a more aggressive solo section for the trumpet and drums. A distorted guitar adds to the rock feel of this section.
Featured: Drums, Piano, Trumpet
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd ledger Db (opt. E)
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: None
Doubles: Flugelhorn
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, 2, Tenor 1, 2, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, 2, Flugelhorn 3, Trumpet/Flugelhorn 4, Trombone 1, 2, 3, Bass trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums


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Second Sight

Catalog Number: MTM-11-15078
Writer: Brad Turner
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Hard
Style: Latin
Description: This piece features not only trumpet/flugel and piano, but some incredible ensemble writing that will help your band stand out. Some beautiful rubato writing leads into a latin feel that has many ensemble flourishes, ending with Trumpet/Tenor in a duet that leaves you wanting more.
Appears On:

One O’Clock Lab Band – “Lab ’92′”

Top Note Trumpet: 3rd Ledger F
Top Note Trombone: 3rd Ledger Ab
Mutes: None
Doubles: Soprano, Flutes, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flugels
Instrumentation:

Soprano/Flute 1, Alto/Flute 2, Tenor/Clarinet 3, Tenor/Clarinet/Flute 3, Bari/Bass Clarinet, Trumpet/Flugel 1, Trumpet/Flugel 2, Trumpet/Flugel 3, Trumpet/Flugel 4, Trumpet/Flugel SOLO, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trombone 4, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums


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Price: $75.00
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Through The Fog

Catalog Number: MTM-55-14062
Arranger: Aaron Lington
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Hard
Style: Ballad
Description: This lyrical, haunting ballad features your pianist a strong tenor saxophone soloist on modern, post-bop chord changes. A great chart for a guest saxophone soloist or for the band with mature soloists.
Appears On:

Woody Witt – “Woody Witt” (small group version)

Featured: Piano, Tenor Sax
Top Note Trumpet: written high C#
Top Note Trombone: High B
Mutes: None
Doubles: Flugels
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums


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A Child’s Dance

Catalog Number: MTM-55-14061
Arranger: Aaron Lington
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Hard
Description: This uptempo burner composed by Woody Witt and arranged by Aaron Lington features tenor saxophone and trumpet with plenty of modal solo space for each. The saxophone section gets to sink their teeth into a melodic soli and the whole band shines as the chart screams to a close.
Appears On:

Woody Witt – “Woody Witt” (small group version)

Featured: Tenor Sax, Trumpet
Top Note Trumpet: Written high G
Top Note Trombone: High C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpets 1-5, Trombones 1-4, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums


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Where I Got My Groove

Catalog Number: MTM-35-14074
Writer: Chris West
Ensemble Type: Big Band
Difficulty: Medium
Description: New Orleans feel, Melody is AABA, then an open solo section over the form, followed by an 8 bar horn/rhythm soli to lead us back to the melody out with a tag on the end. For Big Band (13 or 7 horns).
Featured: Various
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd ledger C
Top Note Trombone: 3rd ledger Ab
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

2 Altos, 2 Tenors, Baritone Sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums


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Price: $40.00
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Handprints

Catalog Number: MTM-25-14073
Arranger: Tyler Mire
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Easy-Med
Description: This brooding minor blues tune is an original by drummer Stockon Helbing. Enjoy the softer sound of big band, with these light textures and contrapuntal lines that swerve together to highlight this tune's distinct dark vibe. Great for high school and college bands. Two versions of this chart are included: intermediate/pro bands and one for high school level.
Featured: Tenor Sax, Trumpet
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd ledger B
Top Note Trombone: 3rd ledger A
Mutes: Harmon, Cup
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set


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Depths Of A Crime

Catalog Number: MTM-61-14067
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Med-Hard
Description: An extended form piece for big band, the majority of which is at a brisk swing tempo. The middle section of the piece is a haunting ballad featuring a tenor saxophone solo.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert B above C5
Top Note Trombone: Bb above middle C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bariton Sax, 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums


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Narcolypso

Catalog Number: MTM-21-14064
Writer: Phil Dwyer
Ensemble Type: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Med-Hard
Style: Calypso, Jazz
Description: Bubbly original calypso tune featuring tenor sax and guitar. Somewhat in the style of St. Thomas, but with more harmonic variation and longer (32 bar) AABA form. Features a challenging 'horns only' ensemble section, reminiscent of of the Boss Brass.
Featured: Guitar, Tenor Sax
Top Note Trumpet: D (written)
Top Note Trombone: C (above middle C)
Mutes: Trpts-cups/harmons, Trombones-cups
Doubles: Trpts/Flugels
Instrumentation:

Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 5 Trumpets (trpt. 5 optional), 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums. Aux percussion could be added (just make a copy of the drum part).


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Price: $75.00
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