Blues for Big Ears - Mark Nightingale

Blues for Big Ears is one of Mark Nightingales' Easy Jazzy Tudes, one of Warwick Music's bestselling publications. The band arrangement came about as a result of a stroke of inspiration. After teaching the piece to pupils the idea to arrange it for band was formed. The solo in the middle can be read, or if you have a budding player who likes to improvise feature them. The quavers throughout should not be swung! The Tubas and instruments playing the bass part, should aim for a light sound, and try to imitate the sound of a double bass playing pizziccato. As there are easy parts attached, band directors can include their youngest players, so they don't feel left out. If you have a good drummer, get him to improvise during the fills, rather than read the notated part.

Blues for George / Latin Vacation - James Rae

James Rae presents two more exciting pieces for concert band in volume 4 of our series "The Concert Band Collection": "Blues for George", a tribute to George Gershwin, and the Latin-American-spirited "Latin Vacation". Attention is given to each instrument so that the technical and musical requirements do not exceed UK Grade 3. An optional piano part will provide support for the young players who will quickly enjoy James' catchy and imaginative music!

Blues Is My Favorite Color - Paul Clark

A tasty little swing tune that is perfect for teaching the swing style to young players. As part of the Barnhouse Jazz For Developing Concert Bands Series this arrangement includes parts for all of the regular Jazz Ensemble instruments plus Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, F Horns, Baritone and Tuba. A great teaching tool and an enjoyable selection for your next concert. First rate in every respect!

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Blues Machine - Carl Strommen

This fun Carl Strommen original will be the one your students will ask to play everyday when they come to band class. Along with being fun, Blues Machine will also help the young student learn the articulations of blues, rock and jazz styles. Strommen has incorporated many of the elements of his outstanding jazz band charts and packed them into a full concert band piece. A good time for everyone!

Blues March - Strommen

The title says it all! Introduced by a classic roll-off drum cadence, "Blues March" incorporates the march pulse, with an easy bluesy melodic line and harmonic structure that young musicians are sure to enjoy! A solo section includes written lines for alto sax and trumpet, and can be opened up for more solos if you wish. The rhythm section and "feel" switch between march and "Swing" figures, making "Blues March" an exciting and fun musical experience.

Blues Memories - Philip A. Parker

Blues On Parade - Elie Van Der Jeught

Blues-March - Jacques Hurier

Bluesy Chalumeau Cha-Cha - Arthur Michaels

"Bluesy Chalumeau Cha-Cha," for concert band, highlights the clarinets' playing in the chalumeau register. The piece features a cha-cha rhythmic style with ample percussion and a bluesy feel. The piece is a Grade 1 with a duration of about 2:10.

Bluesy Time - Bertrand Moren