Ensemble

As recorded by Peggy Lee, Joe Williams, Count Basie and many others, this popular standard breathes new life under the masterful pen of Sammy Nestico. A flexible solo section allows for any combination of soloists.

Over the years, this enduring standard has had many notable recording, such as Joe Williams, Peggy Lee and many others. Sammy's swingin' chart is a natural choice for any vocalist. A winner!

Some tunes seem to get better with age. Mike's version of this swingin' standard is written in a medium shuffle style and is easy to learn. The solo section features stop-time ensemble figures and written sample solos.

From the James Williams CD Alter Ego (Sunnyside 1007) this beautiful arrangement features lush harmonies and a moderate tempo. The recording features a front line of Flute, Soprano Sax, and Guitar; however a more traditional instrumentation works effectively as well.

This grand setting by Benjamin Harlan and Jason Waggoner is full of passion, energy and patriotic sparkle. Use the optional brass, percussion and handbells for a tour de force patriotic presentation. Handbell part included. Available separately: SATB div., ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts (tpt 1-2, hn, tbn 1-2, tbn 3/tba, timp, perc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Here's a totally updated American Pop Forever - six show-stopping sections, with choreography by John Jacobson, leading up to a super-charged Finale! This great mix of nostalgia and current pop hits allows you to truly bridge the generation gap with an entertaining retrospective of America's own music. Sections include: Opening - American Pop, 50's - The Birth of Rock, 60's - American Bandstand, 70's Dance and Romance, Rockin' the 80's, 90's Now, and Finale. Available: SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, Director's Kit (SATB Score and Instrumental Pak (C)), Preview Cassette, ShowTrax Cassette, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 35:00.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-known standards C-Jam Blues, Sophisticated Lady and of course, Take the A Train.

The text for this traditional Hebrew song is translated I believe and was sung by many Jews during the Holocaust. The words provided comfort to the victims, to the survivors and serve as a beacon of hope for the future and for humankind. This setting may be performed with piano alone or the optional orchestration for violin, clarinet, cello and bass. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, Instrumental Ensemble score and parts (vn, cl, vc, db), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 This is really not just another blues, but rather an excellent medium swing chart perfect for inexperienced bands. The blues format makes it comfortable for beginning soloists and sample solos are provided for alto or tenor sax.