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A massive electromagnetic attack from outer space has jammed all technical systems, and there is no electricity, no cell phones, no laptops - NO FUN! The kids are in a panic and don't know what to do, until Grandpa and Grandma arrive on the scene and introduce them to a day filled with daring and adventure, music and imagination - all without fancy gadgets! This creative 40-minute musical for Gr. 4-8 features seven original songs, dialog and an adaptable cast list for groups of varying sizes. The Teacher Edition includes full script, piano/vocal arrangements, helpful staging tips and choreography by John Jacobson. For extra value, the expanded Performance Kit/CD now provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 40 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Here is a very playable arrangement of this quintessential cool jazz swing tune that will work great with young players. Carefully scored to sound full with incomplete instrumentation this arrangement also features written or ad lib. solos for any sax and trumpet or trombone.

One of the most distinctive jazz tunes ever written, this medium swing gem from Benny Golson is a great soloing vehicle for young combos.

John Wasson takes this classic rhythm and blues tune from the 60's and dresses it up in this ultra funky version for jazz ensemble. Featuring powerful ensemble writing and a solo for tenor, this impressive chart is sure to be a crowd favorite.

Written with a high-powered shuffle groove as featured on American Idol, here is a flattering and fun chart for any vocalist. Solid ensemble backgrounds compliment the soloist, and there are feature spots for the band along with a flexible solo section for alto, tenor or trumpet.

This lively waltz from Mariachi master Jos Alfredo Jimnez is arranged here with moderate ranges and skillful interplay between the vocalist, strings and trumpets. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series Each arrangement includes a professionally recorded demonstration CD Scored for Violins, Trumpets, Armonia, Guitarron and Vocal Instrumentation options for Flutes, Guitar and Bass

Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for your pianist, but the flexible solo section allows other players to be featured as well.

Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for your pianist, but the flexible solo section allows other players to be featured as well.

This jazz gem from the pen of Tadd Dameron features an easy flowing swing style and adapts wonderfully for full jazz ensemble. Mark's arrangement includes a small group (alto, tenor, bari., trumpet, trombone, guitar and vibes) off the top that contrasts nicely with the full ensemble figures. Also included is a swingin' sax soli, solos for trombone and alto, and a tutti full band chorus that starts out soft minus drums, then builds to a peak.

Aretha Franklin's unique version of this Beatles classic can be heard as the theme song for the popular TV series, 'Grace Under Fire.' In that same vein, this chart really cooks with a mediun tempo funk groove.