BIG BAND TRANSCRIPTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

transcribed/arranged by Mike Henebry

Listed here for sale are approximately 300 of my charts. 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 band recorded. I also have a book of 24 Benny Goodman solos (transcribed from his recordings). The arrangements are my own arrangements. Scores are not included.

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

(usually less than 24 hours)

The instrumentation is (generally):

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

Pit Orchestra: - Pit Orchestra

Combo and Solos: - Combo

.... To view the lists of charts, click on the hyperlinks above or on the buttons at the the top of this page.

The prices (per chart) are:

Big Band: – $15                     1920s Orchestra:  – $10             Symphony Orchestra:  – $75

Dixieland Band: – $8              Concert Band:    –  $35             Pit Orchestra:  – $50              Combo – $8

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 might do it very cheaply. I will transcribe almost any recording though. The fee would usually be in the $150-$300 range. 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 the score.

CUSTOM ARRANGEMENTS - I will do a Big Band, Dixieland, or 1920s Orchestra arrangement of any song for $50-$300 (depending upon whether I can use the song in my own bands, if it would sell on this site, and my availability, etc. I also write for strings and symphony orchestra (any instrumentation). 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 Benny Goodman solos, I'd give you about 15% off. Please inquire: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com

FILM SCORING, MUSIC FOR VIDEOS, PRESENTATIONS, GAMES, etc. - I am also a composer. I have the tools (a Digital Audio Workstation (Cubase), Finale, etc.) and the ability to write music for film, TV and video games. My prices are excellent and negotiable. Audio samples of my work are available upon request. Please inquire: bigbandmusicguy@aol.com