Jazz Ensemble Digital Sheet Music Downloads

Teachers keep coming back to The Chicken by Alfred James Ellis and You Better Sleigh! by JaRod Hall, both Grade 3 crowd-pleasers that have proven durable in ensembles. Gordon Goodwin's Wise Up sits at Grade 3.5 and consistently draws interest, while You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Albert Hague offers an accessible Grade 1 entry point that works well in early-season rehearsals. For something straightforward, Avenue Swing by Mike Collins-Dowden stays in rotation as a Grade 1 standard.

Recent arrivals include Salsa on the Side by Mike Pendowski, Can't Go Wrong by Ken Mattis, and Just Playin' Around by Erik Morales (all February 2026), along with Riddle in Swing by Rob Vuono Jr. and Moving On by Rachel Steckler from January 2026.

Gordon Goodwin has 80 titles in this collection, and his output reflects a lifetime spent composing from childhood. He began writing full compositions at age five and had a big band chart in print by thirteen, which eventually led to work in television and film scoring. Wise Up represents his ability to craft engaging Grade 3.5 charts that work in real rehearsals.

Kris Berg is Director of Jazz Studies at Collin County Community College and holds degrees from the University of North Texas. His charts have circulated worldwide and won regular invitations to the Montreux Jazz Festival for his ensembles. The Chicken showcases his gift for writing pieces that engage students while maintaining musical integrity.

Victor López brings 60 titles to the collection, and Gonna Fly Now demonstrates his knack for making recognizable material into effective Grade 2 arrangements that sit comfortably in developing ensembles.

Dave Wolpe has been arranging since 1965 and brings deep experience from decades of work with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and contributions to ensembles led by Ray Anthony and Les Brown. His 67 titles here reflect a pragmatist's approach to making jazz standards and popular material work for student groups.