Composed and Arranged by Clarence Hines

This is a ballad feature for Trumpet or Tenor Sax and full jazz ensemble. Woodwind doubles include flute, clarinet, and bass clarinet. Trumpets double on flugelhorn.

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Composed and Arranged by Clarence Hines

This medium swing composition opens with short statements between the ensemble and brushes. The arrangement features trumpet and tenor saxophone soloists who play of the change to “Just in Time.” A two-chorus saxophone soli and a demanding shout chorus will provide a challenge for most ensembles.

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Composed by Matt Dennis and Earl Brent

Arranged by Clarence Hines

This beautiful ballad features the alto saxophone and is recorded on Things to Come by the University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble I. Trumpet range is a written G and required woodwind doubles are flute, clarinet, and bass clarinet.

Available at UNC Jazz Press and Sheet Music Plus.

Composed by Bunky Green

Arranged by Clarence Hines

“April Green” is a medium Bossa Nova tune that features alto saxophone soloist. Brass Ranges: Trumpet 1 to written F6 (optional G6) and Trombone 1 to written Bb4. The entire ensemble is featured in various textures during the shout section. Also available as a PDF.

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Composed by Woody Shaw

Arranged by Clarence Hines

This arrangement of the up-tempo Woody Shaw composition is sure to challenge even the best groups due to its form, harmonic progression and tempo. Solo space is provided for tenor sax and trumpet ala Larry Young’s classic Blue Note album “Unity”. There are also demanding sax and ensemble solis that follow. Also available as a PDF.

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Composed by Ornette Coleman

Arranged by Clarence Hines

Ornette Coleman recorded The Blessing on his 1958 album, Something Else!!! This arrangement features alto saxophone and trumpet soloists. The saxophone section plays a harmonized transcription of Ornette’s solo.

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Composed and Arranged by Clarence Hines

Written for the standard jazz ensemble (5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums), Boogaloo features tenor saxophone, trumpet, and piano soloists. A moderately difficult brass soli and development section separates the tenor sax and trumpet solos from the piano solo.

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Composed by Lynne Arriale

Arranged by Clarence Hines

This medium swing arrangement for jazz ensemble features a variety of smaller groups within the band (i.e. duets, trios, nonets, etc). There is ample solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and alto saxophone (opt.). Also available as a PDF.

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Composed by Duke Ellington

Arranged by Clarence Hines

Duke Ellington’s sacred hymn “Come Sunday,” from his extended jazz suite Black, Brown, and Beige has been arranged for a quartet of 3 Trombones + 1 Bass Trombone or Tuba, but could work in many similar ensembles (i.e. Tuba Quartet, Low Brass Ensemble etc.).

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This arrangement has been performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (Tanglewood Music Festival), Jacksonville Symphony, Eastman Summer Trombone Institute (Eastman School of Music), and others.

Composed and Arranged by Clarence Hines

This medium, straight eighth note groove composition for jazz ensemble features trumpet and tenor saxophone soloists. The entire ensemble gets a workout during the development section. Also available as a PDF.

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Composed and Arranged by Clarence Hines

This original composition for jazz sextet (trumpet/alto sax/trombone/piano/bass/drums) was recorded by the University of North Florida Jazz Faculty Ensemble. The medium swing tune features interesting voicings (i.e. clusters and upper structures) and is a great vehicle for working out variations on standard turnaround progressions. Also available as a PDF.

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Composed and Arranged by Clarence Hines

The Quest, a work for Jazz Alto Sax soloist and Wind Ensemble, was commissioned for Bunky Green by Dr. Gordon Brock and the University of North Florida Wind Symphony.

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Composed and arranged by Clarence Hines

Commissioned by The Commission Project for the Eastman Jazz Lab Band, this piece takes its name from a small town in Sweden. With solo space for a guitar and tenor saxophone, Nynäshamn is a nice lyrical even eighth-note chart for intermediate ensembles.

Available at Sheet Music Plus and UNC Jazz Press.

Traditional

Arranged by Clarence Hines

This is an arrangement of the Christmas classic that features lots of interesting moving interior lines. Works for Trombone choir, Tuba Quartet or a low brass ensemble.

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Composed by Barry Greene

Arranged by Clarence Hines

Sincerity is a ballad feature originally written to feature guitarist Barry Greene.

Available at UNC Jazz Press and Sheet Music Plus.

Composed by Lili Boulanger

Arranged by Clarence Hines

French composer Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) composed Vieille Prière Bouddhique (Old Buddhist Prayer) between 1914 and 1917. Originally written for tenor, chorus, and orchestra, this sacred work has been arranged for tenor, choir, organ, brass, and percussion. In addition to the tenor soloist, the work also features a flute soloist. This work includes both the French and English translations of this Eastern text that is described as a “daily prayer for the whole universe.”

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Composed by Victor Young and John Elliott.

Arranged by Clarence Hines

This samba arrangement of A Weaver of Dreams can feature any instrument as soloist. There is a trombone/bass soli followed by a contrapuntal section.

Available at UNC Jazz Press.

Composed and Arranged by Clarence Hines

This composition features contrapuntal writing throughout and is an excellent solo vehicle for tenor saxophone (opt. guitar or piano).

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Composed and arranged by Clarence Hines

The 28-bar form and shifting harmonies offer a challenge to the 2nd tenor saxophone and piano soloists. Trumpet double on flugelhorns and saxophones double on flute, clarinet and bass clarinet.

Available at JWPepper, Sheet Music Plus, and UNC Jazz Press.

Composed by Keith Javors

Arranged by Clarence Hines

Zach was commissioned by Keith Javors for the Univerity of North Florida Jazz Ensemble I and recorded on UNF’s And the Melody Still Lingers On. Strong soloists are needed for this chart which features piano, trumpet and alto saxophone on some difficult harmonies. However, less advanced groups can still handle the ensemble parts. No doubles are needed.

Available at UNC Jazz Press and Sheet Music Plus.