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Musical Arrangements
Professionally written arrangements available as downloadable PDFs, suitable for bands and ensembles of various styles
Get In TouchProfessional Direction and Musical Arrangements
Bespoke arrangements for bands, theatre shows and choirs — crafted by a player for players.
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About SKJ Arrangements
SKJ Arrangements is led by Sam Kieran Johnson, a professional musician and arranger with experience across live performance, studio work and band direction
Sam’s current projects are:
Musical Director, arranger, bassist, singer and backing singer with the Soul Brothers Syndicate
Musical Director of Urinetown with the Stoke Youth Musical Theatre Academy
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Custom Arrangements
Custom arrangements created specifically for your band, theatre/film production or choir. Need a bespoke composition or arrangement for a special event? Looking for inspiration or for something different? Just get in touch.
Get In TouchMusical Direction
Experienced musical direction for rehearsals, live performances, and productions.
Get In TouchSession Work & Performance
Available for live and studio session work covering the following roles:
- Bass Player
- Keyboard Player
- Trombone Player
- Lead and Backing Singer
Looking for a specific piece or a custom arrangement? Get in touch
Arrangements Catalogue
Big Band
Arrangements for classic Big Band, with a few additional parts for extra flavour
Pieces arranged for: 5 Saxes - 5 Trumpets - 4 Trombones - Guitar - Keys (Piano) - Bass - Drums - Aux Percussion (optional) - Vibraphone (optional) - Vocal/Solo parts (where applicable)
Brass Band
Arrangements for Standard UK Brass Band
Pieces arranged for: Solo, 2nd, 3rd, Soprano and Repiano Cornets - Flugelhorn - Solo, 1st and 2nd Tenor Horns - 1st and 2nd Baritone Horns - Euphonium - Eb Bass - Bb Bass - Drum Kit - Percussion 1 and 2 (Mixed)
Cornets
Horns
Euphonium
Percussion
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Jazz Combo
Flexible jazz ensemble arrangements designed for smaller Jazz line-ups, including lead sheets for Guests or Soloists.
Pieces are arranged for: 4 Horns (Bb, Eb and Bass Clef), Keys (Piano), Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocal/Solo charts where applicable. Also included is a Lead sheet for any Guests or Soloists. Charts in additional Transpositions can be purchased seperately.
Lead sheets
Keys
Guitar
Drums
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Rock Band
Arrangements for a non-standard Rock lineup
Pieces are arranged for: Vocals - Saxophone - 2 Guitars - Keys - Bass - Drums - Percussion - 2 Violins - Viola - Violoncello. Also included is a "Keys 2" part which serves as a reduction of the String Quartet as an alternative.
Vocals
Guitars
Bass
Drums
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SKA Orchestra
Upbeat SKJ Music, with a large Big Band setup. What's not to like?
Pieces arranged for: 5 Saxophones, 5 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Hammond Organ, Piano, 2 Guitars, Bass, Drums and Percussion
Note: Parts written for Flute, Clarinet, Valve Trombone or other auxilliry instruments come with a supplementary chart for the Primary instrument only
Saxophones
Trumpets
Trombones
Rhythm
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Chamber
Elegant chamber music arrangements for small ensembles, crafted for intimate performances with beautifully balanced parts for each musician.
Note: for a small extra fee, these arrangements can be rearranged for specific soloists or ensembles. Contact us directly to discuss
Combo
Versatile combo arrangements for smaller groups, ideal for gigs, rehearsals, and performances with flexible instrumentation
Pieces arranged for: 4 Horns (Bb, Eb and Bass Clef charts) - Keys - Keys 2 - Guitar - Bass - Drums - Percussion
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Live Performance & Musical Direction
A selection of live performances, rehearsals, and musical direction work across various projects.
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