Big Band: – 5 saxes, 3-4 trumpets, 2-4 trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums.

1920s Orchestra: – 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone, tuba, banjo, piano, violin, drums

Dixieland Band: - trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, tuba, piano, drums (sometimes tenor)

Concert Band: - Standard concert band instrumentation  

Symphony Orchestra: - Symphony Orchestra

Benny Goodman Solos: - Benny Goodman Solos

Combo, Piano Solo and Pit Orchestra: - Combo, Piano Solo and Pit Orchestra

.... To view the lists of band charts, click on the tabs above.      

 

 

BIG BAND TRANSCRIPTIONS AND BIG BAND ARRANGEMENTS

transcribed/arranged by Mike Henebry

Listed on this site (click on the links above or below) for sale are approximately 300 of my big band charts, big band arrangements, big band transcriptions, 1920s orchestra charts, 1920s orchestra transcriptions, concert band arrangements, Dixieland charts, and other big band music and band music scores. They are either transcriptions (also called “record copies” or “takedowns”) or arrangements (also called "originals" or "specials"). The transcriptions are generally note-for-note copies of the arrangements that the original big band recorded. I also have a book of 26 Benny Goodman solos (transcribed from his recordings)... click the "Benny Goodman Solos" link (above or below). The arrangements are my own arrangements.

 

PDF CHARTS

THE CHARTS WILL BE SENT TO YOU AS PDF FILES (PDF CHARTS) WITHIN HOURS!!

(usually less than 24 hours)

Incidentally, a "chart" is an arrangement (a full orchestration), it includes all of the parts for all of the instruments (I've had some people ask)

 

Click on the links at the top of the page, or below, to find band charts, sheet music, music scores, and orchestra arrangements in the style you are interested in. These are all "pdf charts." In other words, they have been scanned and will be sent to you as pdf files.

The prices (per chart) are:

Big Band: – $15                     1920s Orchestra:  – $10             Symphony Orchestra:  – $20

Dixieland Band: – $8              Concert Band:    –  $35             Benny Goodman Solos (book):  – $15              Combo – $8

Volume Discounts!... Even at these low prices, I offer discounts for larger orders. See the discounts available on each page!

CUSTOM TRANSCRIPTIONS

- If you have a particular recording that you'd like to have transcribed, please ask. If it is something I can use for one of my own bands, I will usually do it very cheaply. I will transcribe almost any recording. The fee would usually be in the $150-$350 range (depending on many factors). To inquire, please email a sound file (mp3) of the recording you want transcribed to: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com. Then I'll get right back to you with a price. I use Finale notation software these days. So, you will get a commercial-looking chart with all the band parts and the music score.

CUSTOM ARRANGEMENTS

- I will do a Big Band, Dixieland, 1920s Orchestra, concert band, or symphony orchestra arrangement of any song (even one you have written) for $50-$300 (depending upon whether I can use the song with my own bands, if it would sell on this site, and my availability, etc.). I can also produce professional-looking sheet music of a song you have written. Please inquire: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com

CUSTOM SOLO TRANSCRIPTIONS

- I do solo transcriptions very cheaply (there's not as much involved as with a full arrangement or transcription). A typical 32-bar solo would cost you about $20. I will also give you a discount for large orders. For example, if you wanted 20 Artie Shaw solos transcribed, I'd give you about 15% off. Please inquire: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com

FILM SCORING, MUSIC FOR VIDEOS, PRESENTATIONS and GAMES

- I am also a composer. I have the tools... a Digital Audio Workstation (Cubase), Finale, etc. and the experience and ability to write music for film, TV and video games. My prices are excellent and negotiable. Audio samples of my work are available on the "Concert Band" any "Symphony Orchestra" pages of this web site. I'm also available as an orchestrator. Please inquire: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com

PUT on FINALE or Sibelius

- If you put a chart of mine (written in manuscript) on Finale or Sibelius and send me the .mus file, I will give you a free chart. This way, if you wanted to, you could end up with an unlimited number of free charts by putting the free one on Finale or Sibelius and continuing the process until you have all the charts you want.

SUGGESTIONS or QUESTIONS

- If you have any suggestions for transcriptions, I would appreciate knowing about them. If I get enough requests for a specific song or style, I will probably do it. Also, if you have any suggestions of any kind or any questions, please email me at: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com

FREE SAMPLES!

- I have provided some free samples of my work (near the top of the "Big Band" page). A sample of my handwritten charts and a sample part as printed by Finale are available for you to download for free. Also, if you'd like to hear the original recording that I transcribed the music from, ask me. I can usually find the recording and will send you an mp3 of it. Write to me at: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com

Big Band: – 5 saxes, 3-4 trumpets, 2-4 trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums.

1920s Orchestra: – 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone, tuba, banjo, piano, violin, drums

Dixieland Band: - trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, tuba, piano, drums (sometimes tenor)

Concert Band: - Standard concert band instrumentation  

Symphony Orchestra: - Symphony Orchestra

Benny Goodman Solos: - Benny Goodman Solos

Combo, Piano Solo and Pit Orchestra: - Combo, Piano Solo and Pit Orchestra

.... To view the lists of band charts, click on the tabs above.    

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