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This catchy jazz standard from Dexter Gordon is masterfully arranged for younger players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring the saxes on the head, brass on the bridge, plus a solo for tenor and a full ensemble shout chorus, this medium swing chart will make your band sound great!

Smooth bossa nova sophistication describe this classy chart. With its lyrical melodic style and terrific-sounding band accompaniment, this is truly a standout feature for a vocal soloist.

Recorded by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers on the classic 1961 album Mosaic, this jazz standard shows the harmonically mature writing style of Wayne Shorter along with an intense hard bop energy. Mark's uptempo swing chart opens with a small group on the head with accompaniment figures from the rest of the ensemble. A tenor sax solo is featured followed by solo space for drums.

The unique genius and originality of Charles Mingus is nowhere more apparent than in this symphonic masterpiece adapted for big band by Sy Johnson. Involving no improvisation but rather a series of through-composed colors and changing moods, the Mingus Big Band has been amazing audiences for years with this impressive concert piece. Stunningly effective and different!

If it is to be, it is up to me! Young people are bombarded with choices every day ... at school, at home, at play. Promote positive choice-making with this high-energy 30-minute revue developed by youth service organizations Primary Focus and the Character Counts coalition. Through music and drama, your singers can explore the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. The Unison Young Choir edition is an adapted version with unison vocals and short connecting dialog. The SAB edition can be used by middle and high school ensembles. It's your choice ... and it counts!Available: Unison Teacher's Manual, Unison Singer Edition 5-Pak, Unison Preview CD, Unison ShowTrax CD, SAB Score, SAB Singer Edition 5-Pak, SAB Preview CD, SAB ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Elementary through High School.

Organizing a choral music program can be like a jigsaw puzzle! Make your life easier with this one-of-kind resource designed just for you-the choir director-with everything in one essential collection. Packed with helpful charts, calendars, reproducible forms and tips for a successful choir, this guide will help you stay organized and plan ahead for the whole school year. Highlights include: 40 weekly rehearsal/lesson planning charts, 12-month calendar, reproducible forms for student information, music performance evaluation, audition forms, concert planning, assessment rubrics based on the National Standards and more.

In the tradition of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Chattanooga Choo Choo, here is one of the classic swing tunes from the '40s made famous by Louis Jordan. The saxes get a workout on the main theme, then the brass take the lead on the familiar chorus. This entertaining chart is as fun to play as it is to listen to.