by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A very solid ensemble piece out of the Basie genre. It’s blues at it’s finest with tons of crowd appeal!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Various soloists can be featured in this medium tempo Basie style original that swings ever so lightly. Audiences will love it!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Uniquely cool themes and sub-themes highlight this dynamic funk/rock orginal. A very useful chart which includes various solo part for you to choose from. The funk groove is totally unique and will be a favorite of yours for either concert or contest use.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Contemporary mellow rock jazz piece with a very nice melody line and chord changes that are fun to blow on.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
AWESOME Big Band ballad swinger. An old Ray Charles tune with a new sweet treatment.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This is not an encyclopedia, but an unusual juxta position of two styles of music. The fanfare is an exciting straight-ahead bit of writing which works its way through contrapuntal and polytonal paths and somehow finds itself in the middle of a funk version of itself....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Relax and let the music do the work on this one! “Mr. Casual” is an exciting up-tempo shuffle with a youthful sound that will capture the imagination of players and audiences alike. Very Hip!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A medium tempo swing oriented piece with ensemble figures and harmonic sculpture out of the “cool school’’ of jazz. Finesse is the key word, and a bit of underselling is needed to execute the chart properly.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Opens with an interesting slow section with a wind ensemble-like approach. Trumpets in 5ths play a haunting theme which weaves its way to a faster section with a groove supporting a tenor solo and variations on the theme.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A driving shuffle full of surprises! Lots of hot brass writing and a short section that shifts into a double-time feel! Solo space for Tenor that can easily be opened up for any soloist you want. Big-Time Chart with incredible energy!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
An outstanding jazz samba with an almost Brazilian flavor. Very povacative melody line with exceptional interludes and backgrounds. This is simply an excellent chart that continues to be a top seller in the Barnhouse catalog year after year.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Raw and brutal rock n’ roll energy from start to finish. An incredible chart by Les Hooper that will steal the show at any concert or contest performance. One of the boldest big band rock charts ever written and it’s not as difficult as it sounds. If you are looking...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A ballad-like samba giving the feeling of “floating’’ as many of the Brazilian melodies and rhythms do. A chance to show off the ensemble tone of the band as there are many warm chord structures in this creative chart by super-writer Les Hooper.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
An outstanding funk/rock chart from the pen of Les Hooper with be-bop melodic lines. Your band will love this creative composition. VERY HOT!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Light jazz piece in the style of Bill Evans. Suspended chords moving in a similar motion create a multitude of bell-like sounds. Typical Les Hooper creativity, and audiences will love the change of pace.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Classic big band driving shuffle with more excitement than most can handle. VERY HOT!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A Hard-driving crowd-pleaser from the pen of one of the best! This Les Hooper chart will not only bring the house down, it will also quickly become a favorite of your band. EXCITING!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This fine minor key blues is reminiscent of the jazz quintets of Horace Silver, Art Blakey etc., and is perfect for teaching ensemble sensitivity. Recorded by the Les Hooper Band.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
As the name suggests, a down and dirty blues with a good medium tempo persistent quarter note feel reminiscent of an older R&B sound on top of a modern, rhythm section groove. Solo for Trombone. Your band will love it!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Easy groovin’, slow swinger. A great tool to keep the rhythm section tight. Proof that music at this level does NOT have to be boring.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Here’s a contemporary energy piece combining the best of rock music qualities and big band power. It’s a “Big Band in the 80’s” chart, breaking the “big band” stereotype and relating more to current pop music.
