Here is a hard-driving swing chart that will have your ensemble excited and ready to perform. There is a solo section in the middle and then a very dramatic ending to finish up this great chart. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.

A hard driving swing chart with great lyrics and an upbeat message. The piece is arranged ensemble throughout with block chord writing for more impact with the total group. Includes many of the traditional jazz rhythmic phrases that will really make your group swing. Moderate vocal ranges with smooth voice leading. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.

This original swing chart will really light up your group. It features an alto sax part that swings along with the chorus, so it’s a good way to get one of your jazz band people involved. The lyrics are age-appropriate and have a great positive message. Piano, bass, and alto sax parts included. Difficulty level 3.

An exciting, hard-driving swing arrangement for your program opener or closer. This straight-ahead jazz feature has a group vocalese section that has all the right rhythms and harmonies of a big-band arrangement to really make this a solid chart for your jazz program or festival feature. Piano, bass, guitar and drum parts included. Difficulty level 3.

This arrangement of a great jazz standard ballad by Alec Wilder has very refined lyrics with a wonderful melody and harmonic line. There is a featured lyric solo throughout the piece with lots of rich harmonies by the ensemble. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 3.

This straight ahead swing selection with great lyrics offers good opportunities for soloing and learning about the basic swing concepts. It is easy to learn, yet musically interesting. Also arranged for SAB and SATB, with excellent rhythm parts. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 2.

Great lyrics and solid rhythms make this blues chart one that is easy to develop into a real effective concert piece. This is an excellent chart for developing basic jazz concepts. Also available in SATB (see SMP04-027). Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 2.

A creative arrangement of a great standard jazz selection done in a straight-ahead swing feel with well-written rhythm parts to enhance the vocal score. The shout chorus features the whole group as well as a solo section for both vocal and instrumental improvising. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.

A great chart for that special female soloist in your group. An accompanied ballad setting with great backgrounds by the ensemble. Solo range is quite moderate and would fit the alto voice perfectly. The voice leading is very smooth with moderate interval skips. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.

This chart is a 1930’s retro-jazz creation, in the style of the early swing groups. A drum solo with brushes and bass solo add to the stylistic interest along with an open section for improvisation. Also available for SAB and SATB. Bass and piano parts are included. Difficulty level 3.

Here is a classic arrangement of a great standard jazz tune written in a calypso style. It has an open section for soloing as well as a very tasty group-scat chorus that is a treat to perform. Also available for SAB and SATB. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 3.

Want to learn to play chords off of a lead sheet? This step-by-step method will teach you about: basic piano technique, playing triads and seventh chords, reading jazz chord symbols, smooth voice leading between chords, and ii-V-I progressions using just three notes.

This fun-filled song from the Disney film, “The Aristocats,” is arranged to be fun, swinging and accessible to young choirs. Primarily 2-part writing with some 3-part harmony and optional fourth part for the final chords. The simple chord progression of the “A” section can be repeated for improvisation as desired before modulating and building energy to the end. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 2.

This swinger will be lots of fun for groups of all ages to sing, while telling a story about all the crazy different kinds of food that people eat! There is a classic big-band feel to the rhythmic figures, since this is adapted from an original recording by Cab Calloway. There are a few brief melodic solos as well as an open improvisation section. A great choice for working on swing feel while having a great time! Also available in SAB. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 2.

This original blues chart offers great lyrics and an interesting melodic line for a women’s group. The arrangement features a solo section and great ensemble writing. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.