Although The Perennials have performed for a variety of venues, we do our best to bring fun and enjoyment to your event! Part of that comes from the type of music we play. During our initial conversations, you will find that most of our book is compiled of 1920-1950's style music in a Big Band setting. However, that doesn't limit us to playing hits from The Beatles, Mike & Tina Turned, Neal Diamond, Van Morrison, and may other amazing artists!
If you take a look at the listing below, you will see a completed list of our repertoire. If you have any requests for your venue/event, feel free to ask! Our leader, Parker Eastman, would be happy to write an arrangement for the band and have it added to our book!
If you take a look at the listing below, you will see a completed list of our repertoire. If you have any requests for your venue/event, feel free to ask! Our leader, Parker Eastman, would be happy to write an arrangement for the band and have it added to our book!
Our Book of Music
Perennials Theme (Short Version)
Alexanders Ragtime Band [March]
0. So Rare
1A. Hello Dolly {Dixieland]
1. Moonlight Serenade (Sax Lead) - Glenn Miller
2. Sing, Sing, Sing (Short Version) - Benny Goodman & Gene Krupa
2. Sing, Sing, Sing (Long Version) - Benny Goodman & Gene Krupa
3. The Pink Panther - Henry Mancini
4. Sweet Georgia Brown - Count Basie
5. In A Little Swiss Chalet [Fox-Trot]
6 If - David Gates
7. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy [Dance Arrangement]
8. Magic Flea - Count Basie
9. Sabre Dance - As Performed by Woody Herman
10. A String Of Pearls - Glenn Miller
11A. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Nestico) - Count Basie
11B. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Eastman) - Count Basie
12. After Sunset - Larry Neeck
13. Frankenstein - Edgar Winter
14. Honky Tonk Shuffle - Larry Neeck
15. It's Oh, So Nice - Count Basie
16. Greased Lightnin' - Arr. Roger Holmes
17. Heartaches
18. Woodchopper's Ball - Woody Herman
19. Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
20. Colonel Bogey March
21. Groovin' Hard - Buddy Rich
22. Area 51 - Larry Barton
23. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
24. Things Ain't What They Used To Be - Woody Herman
25. Tequila - The Champs
26. Baby, It's Cold Outside - Frank Loesser
27. Angels We Have Heard on High - Arr. Paul Clarke
28. The Stars And Stripes Forever March - John Philip Sousa
29. St. Louis Blues - Glenn Miller
30. Be My Love
31. Cute - Neal Hefti
32. Copacabana (At The Copa) - Barry Manilow
33. Take The "A" Train - Duke Ellington
34. Satin Doll - Benny Goodman
35. Samantha - Count Basie
36. For Lena And Lenny - Count Basie
37. Hay Burner - Count Basie
38. American Patrol - Glenn Miller
39. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow! - Dean Martin
40. Final Countdown - Europe
41. Frosty The Snowman - Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson
42. Theme From New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
43. Armed Forces Medley - Arr. Parker Eastman
44. Got To Get You Into My Life (Vocal)
45. Star Spangled Banner - Arr. Parker Eastman
46. Washington Post March - John Philip Sousa
47. Another Lazy Day - Sammy Nestico
48. Fly Me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra
49. All I Want For Christmas (Vocal) - John Franichech & Troy W. Powers
50A. All Of Me [Vocal] - Count Basie & Michael Buble
50B. All Of Me [Instrumental] - Arr. Parker Eastman
51. Joey's Song
52. Hawaii 5-O - The Ventures
53. Take Five - Dave Brubeck
54. Memory - Andrew Lloyd Webber
55. Big Dipper - Thad Jones
56. Tuxedo Junction - Glenn Miller
57. All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
58. An Old Fashioned Wedding (Vocal)
59. Semper Fidelis March - John Philip Sousa
60. You're Getting To Be A Habit - Frank Sinatra
61. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
62. Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Louis Prima
63. Moanin' - Charles Mingus
64. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy [Concert Arrangement]
65. Rockman - Jay Chattaway
66. Fun Time - Sammy Nestico
67. The Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra
68. Blue Moon
69. Downwood Blues
70. Over The Rainbow - Harold Arlen [The Wizard of Oz]
71. All That Jazz - John Kander & Fred Ebb [Chicago]
72. Music from Frozen - Disney's Frozen
73. Questions 67 & 68 - Chicago
74. Sweet Caroline - Niel Diamond
75. Emancipation Blues / Route 66 - Oliver Nelson/Nat King Cole
76. Orange Sherbert - Sammy Nestico
77. Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin
78. Barnum And Bailey's Favorite - Karl King
79. Yakety Sax - Benny Hill
80. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Ella Fitzgerald
81. More Today Than Yesterday - Pat Upton
82. 125th Street Blues
83. La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
84. Stranger In Paradise
85. Flyin' Home - Glenn Miller
86. Get Back - Paul McCartney
87. Mii Channel Theme [Nintendo Wii] - Arr. Parker Eastman
88. 25 Or 6 To 4 - Chicago
89. Star Wars Medley - John Williams
90. Cheek To Cheek - Frank Sinatra
91. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
92. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
93. 42nd Street - Overture & Opening - Arr. Parker Eastman
94. The Blues Brothers Revue - Arr. Jay Bocoock
95. Hello, Dolly! [Jazz Ensemble]
96. It's Only A Paper Moon
97. I'll Never Smile Again
98. I Got You (I Feel Good)
99. Stealin' Apples
100. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
101. Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
102. The Shadow Of Your Smile
103. Bein' Green - Kermit the Frog/Jim Hensen
104. Four
105. Africa - Toto
106. Yesterday - The Beatles
107. Don't Cry For Me Argentina
108. Ain't Misbehaving' (Vocal) - Fat's Waller
109. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
110. WHS Marching Theme - School Song by Mike Martin & Marching Theme by Parker Eastman
111. Bring Back The Swing Era! (The Perennials Theme) - Composed & Arr. by Parker Eastman
112. Bye Bye Blackbird
113. Swing Action! - Various Jazz Leaders
114. Trombo Mambo
115. You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You
116. Into The Mystic (Vocal) - Van Morrison
117. The Bunny Hop
118. Come Fly With Me (Vocal Buble) - Michael Buble
119. Corner Pocket - Count Basie
120. Jive At Five - Howard Rowe
121. Maybe This Time (Vocal) - Cabaret
122. Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel Vocal) - Billy Joel
123. There Is No Breeze (To Cool The Flame Of Love)
124. There! I've Said It Again
125. It Only Happens When I Dance With you
126. I've Heard That Song Before
127. Have You Heard [Fox Trot]
128. The Moon Was Dreaming [Fox-Trot]
129. Worried Mind [Fox-Trot]
130. The Clock Is Fast [Fox-Trot]
131. Isn't It Wonderful
132. Try Smilin' (Opt. Vocal)
133. Do I Dare [Waltz]
134. Solitude [Fox Trot]
135. Still Alive (From the Video Game: PORTAL) [Vocal]
136. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
137. Christmas Time Is Here
138. If I Gave My Heart To you
139. It's The Talk Of The Town [Fox Trot]
140. Volare
141. Old Cape Code
142. Moonglow
143. Marianne
144. Just Walking In The Rain [Fox-Trot]
145. Yesterday - The Beatles
146. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
147. I Want You Back - The Jackson Five
148. Harlem Nocturne
149. Cuban Pete [Rhumba]
150. Splanky - Neal Hefti
151. "It's A Small World" & "Mickey Mouse Club"
152. Only You (And You Alone)
153. I Know Why And So Do You (Vocal)
154. Proud Mary (Vocal & Bari)
155. Watermelon Man [Von G. Arr.]
156. Johnny B. Goode (Vocal)
157. Sunny Ray
158. The Queen Bee
159. Shut Up And Dance
160. Chameleon
161. Another Star
162. Living For The City
163. Big Swing Face
The Marches of Fame:
MFB. Bombasto
MFB. El Capitan
MFB. Entry of the Gladiators
MFB. Gate City
MFB. Gladiator
MFB. Hastrauser's March
MFB. Independentia
MFB. King Cotton
MFB. La Sorella
MFB. Liberty Bell
MFB. Manhattan Beach
MFB. March Lorraine
MFB. Our Director
MFB. S.I.B.A.
MFB. Stars And Stripes Forever
Authentic Sounds of the Big Band:
AS1. Chattanooga Choo Choo (Vocal 2nd X; No Brass)
AS2. My Reverie
AS3. South Rampart Street Parade
AS4. 720 In The Books
AS5. I'm Coming Virginia
AS6. Quaker City Jazz
AS7. One O'Clock Jump
AS8. The Elks' Parade
AS9. Little Brown Jug
AS10. Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)
AS11. Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai)
AS12. Moonlight Serenade
AS13. So Rare
AS14. Stompin' At The Savoy
AS15. Song Of India
AS16. Artistry In Rhythm
Exciting Sounds of the Big Band:
ES1. In The Mood
ES2. Eager Beaver
ES3. Two O'Clock Jump
ES4. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
ES5. In A Minor Mood
ES6. In A Mist
ES7. Back Bay Shuffle
ES8. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
ES9. Johnson Rag
ES10. Don't Be That Way
ES11. Blues On Parade
ES12. Pennsylvania 6-5000
ES13. At Last
ES14. Taking A Chance On Love
ES15. Cherokee
The Best Of Discover Jazz
DJ1. Mood Indigo
DJ2. April In Paris
DJ3. Blues Machine
DJ4. Georgia On My Mind
DJ5. Harlem Nocturne
DJ6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
DJ7. It Don't Mean A Thing
DJ8. Mission: Impossible Theme
DJ9. Moten Swing
DJ10. On Broadway
DJ11. Rock Around The Clock
DJ12. A String Of Pearls
DJ13. T.W.A. (Trumpets With Attitude)
DJ14. Tangerine
DJ15. Tequila
Sittin' in with the Big Band:
SB. Vehicle
SB. Sax to the Max
SB. Nutcracker Rock
SB. Fiesta Latina
SB. Now What
SB. Goodbye My Heart
SB. Drummin' Man
SB. Swingin' Shanty
SB. Play That Funky Music
5-6 Piece Combo Arrangements:
0. When The Saints Go Marching In [Dixieland]
1. Lullaby of Broadway
2. Hayburner
3. EXIT MUSIC ("Shiny Stockings")
4. Sing, Sing, Sing
5. The Darktown Strutters Ball
6. St. James Infirmary
7. Back Bay Shuffle
8. Ain't Misbehavin'
9. Wabash Blues
10. Harlem Nocturne
11. Stealin' Apples
12. Take The "A" Train
13. Spanish Flea
14. Check Your Swing
15. Cute
16. Groovin' Hard
17. Jumpin' At The Woodside
18. Orange Sherbert
19. The Subtle Sermon
20. The Shadow Of Your Smile (Trombone Feature)
21. In The Mood
22. Sweet Georgia Brown
23. Got To Get You Into My Life (Vocal)
24. Chattanooga Choo Choo (Vocal 2nd X)
Dixieland Arrangements:
0. The Perennials - Theme
1. High Society
2. Basin Street Blues
3. Fidgety Feet
4. Panama
5. The Darktown Strutters Ball
6. Muskrat Ramble
7. Sensation
8. National Emblem
9. Wabash Blues
10. South Rampart Street Parade
11. Copenhagen
12. The Blues At Frog Bottom
13. Valentine
14. Take The "A" Train
15. In A Sentimental Mood
16. Stealin' Apples
17. Back Bay Shuffle
Perennials Theme (Short Version)
Alexanders Ragtime Band [March]
0. So Rare
1A. Hello Dolly {Dixieland]
1. Moonlight Serenade (Sax Lead) - Glenn Miller
2. Sing, Sing, Sing (Short Version) - Benny Goodman & Gene Krupa
2. Sing, Sing, Sing (Long Version) - Benny Goodman & Gene Krupa
3. The Pink Panther - Henry Mancini
4. Sweet Georgia Brown - Count Basie
5. In A Little Swiss Chalet [Fox-Trot]
6 If - David Gates
7. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy [Dance Arrangement]
8. Magic Flea - Count Basie
9. Sabre Dance - As Performed by Woody Herman
10. A String Of Pearls - Glenn Miller
11A. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Nestico) - Count Basie
11B. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Eastman) - Count Basie
12. After Sunset - Larry Neeck
13. Frankenstein - Edgar Winter
14. Honky Tonk Shuffle - Larry Neeck
15. It's Oh, So Nice - Count Basie
16. Greased Lightnin' - Arr. Roger Holmes
17. Heartaches
18. Woodchopper's Ball - Woody Herman
19. Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
20. Colonel Bogey March
21. Groovin' Hard - Buddy Rich
22. Area 51 - Larry Barton
23. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
24. Things Ain't What They Used To Be - Woody Herman
25. Tequila - The Champs
26. Baby, It's Cold Outside - Frank Loesser
27. Angels We Have Heard on High - Arr. Paul Clarke
28. The Stars And Stripes Forever March - John Philip Sousa
29. St. Louis Blues - Glenn Miller
30. Be My Love
31. Cute - Neal Hefti
32. Copacabana (At The Copa) - Barry Manilow
33. Take The "A" Train - Duke Ellington
34. Satin Doll - Benny Goodman
35. Samantha - Count Basie
36. For Lena And Lenny - Count Basie
37. Hay Burner - Count Basie
38. American Patrol - Glenn Miller
39. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow! - Dean Martin
40. Final Countdown - Europe
41. Frosty The Snowman - Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson
42. Theme From New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
43. Armed Forces Medley - Arr. Parker Eastman
44. Got To Get You Into My Life (Vocal)
45. Star Spangled Banner - Arr. Parker Eastman
46. Washington Post March - John Philip Sousa
47. Another Lazy Day - Sammy Nestico
48. Fly Me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra
49. All I Want For Christmas (Vocal) - John Franichech & Troy W. Powers
50A. All Of Me [Vocal] - Count Basie & Michael Buble
50B. All Of Me [Instrumental] - Arr. Parker Eastman
51. Joey's Song
52. Hawaii 5-O - The Ventures
53. Take Five - Dave Brubeck
54. Memory - Andrew Lloyd Webber
55. Big Dipper - Thad Jones
56. Tuxedo Junction - Glenn Miller
57. All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
58. An Old Fashioned Wedding (Vocal)
59. Semper Fidelis March - John Philip Sousa
60. You're Getting To Be A Habit - Frank Sinatra
61. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
62. Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Louis Prima
63. Moanin' - Charles Mingus
64. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy [Concert Arrangement]
65. Rockman - Jay Chattaway
66. Fun Time - Sammy Nestico
67. The Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra
68. Blue Moon
69. Downwood Blues
70. Over The Rainbow - Harold Arlen [The Wizard of Oz]
71. All That Jazz - John Kander & Fred Ebb [Chicago]
72. Music from Frozen - Disney's Frozen
73. Questions 67 & 68 - Chicago
74. Sweet Caroline - Niel Diamond
75. Emancipation Blues / Route 66 - Oliver Nelson/Nat King Cole
76. Orange Sherbert - Sammy Nestico
77. Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin
78. Barnum And Bailey's Favorite - Karl King
79. Yakety Sax - Benny Hill
80. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Ella Fitzgerald
81. More Today Than Yesterday - Pat Upton
82. 125th Street Blues
83. La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
84. Stranger In Paradise
85. Flyin' Home - Glenn Miller
86. Get Back - Paul McCartney
87. Mii Channel Theme [Nintendo Wii] - Arr. Parker Eastman
88. 25 Or 6 To 4 - Chicago
89. Star Wars Medley - John Williams
90. Cheek To Cheek - Frank Sinatra
91. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
92. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
93. 42nd Street - Overture & Opening - Arr. Parker Eastman
94. The Blues Brothers Revue - Arr. Jay Bocoock
95. Hello, Dolly! [Jazz Ensemble]
96. It's Only A Paper Moon
97. I'll Never Smile Again
98. I Got You (I Feel Good)
99. Stealin' Apples
100. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
101. Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
102. The Shadow Of Your Smile
103. Bein' Green - Kermit the Frog/Jim Hensen
104. Four
105. Africa - Toto
106. Yesterday - The Beatles
107. Don't Cry For Me Argentina
108. Ain't Misbehaving' (Vocal) - Fat's Waller
109. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
110. WHS Marching Theme - School Song by Mike Martin & Marching Theme by Parker Eastman
111. Bring Back The Swing Era! (The Perennials Theme) - Composed & Arr. by Parker Eastman
112. Bye Bye Blackbird
113. Swing Action! - Various Jazz Leaders
114. Trombo Mambo
115. You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You
116. Into The Mystic (Vocal) - Van Morrison
117. The Bunny Hop
118. Come Fly With Me (Vocal Buble) - Michael Buble
119. Corner Pocket - Count Basie
120. Jive At Five - Howard Rowe
121. Maybe This Time (Vocal) - Cabaret
122. Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel Vocal) - Billy Joel
123. There Is No Breeze (To Cool The Flame Of Love)
124. There! I've Said It Again
125. It Only Happens When I Dance With you
126. I've Heard That Song Before
127. Have You Heard [Fox Trot]
128. The Moon Was Dreaming [Fox-Trot]
129. Worried Mind [Fox-Trot]
130. The Clock Is Fast [Fox-Trot]
131. Isn't It Wonderful
132. Try Smilin' (Opt. Vocal)
133. Do I Dare [Waltz]
134. Solitude [Fox Trot]
135. Still Alive (From the Video Game: PORTAL) [Vocal]
136. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
137. Christmas Time Is Here
138. If I Gave My Heart To you
139. It's The Talk Of The Town [Fox Trot]
140. Volare
141. Old Cape Code
142. Moonglow
143. Marianne
144. Just Walking In The Rain [Fox-Trot]
145. Yesterday - The Beatles
146. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
147. I Want You Back - The Jackson Five
148. Harlem Nocturne
149. Cuban Pete [Rhumba]
150. Splanky - Neal Hefti
151. "It's A Small World" & "Mickey Mouse Club"
152. Only You (And You Alone)
153. I Know Why And So Do You (Vocal)
154. Proud Mary (Vocal & Bari)
155. Watermelon Man [Von G. Arr.]
156. Johnny B. Goode (Vocal)
157. Sunny Ray
158. The Queen Bee
159. Shut Up And Dance
160. Chameleon
161. Another Star
162. Living For The City
163. Big Swing Face
The Marches of Fame:
MFB. Bombasto
MFB. El Capitan
MFB. Entry of the Gladiators
MFB. Gate City
MFB. Gladiator
MFB. Hastrauser's March
MFB. Independentia
MFB. King Cotton
MFB. La Sorella
MFB. Liberty Bell
MFB. Manhattan Beach
MFB. March Lorraine
MFB. Our Director
MFB. S.I.B.A.
MFB. Stars And Stripes Forever
Authentic Sounds of the Big Band:
AS1. Chattanooga Choo Choo (Vocal 2nd X; No Brass)
AS2. My Reverie
AS3. South Rampart Street Parade
AS4. 720 In The Books
AS5. I'm Coming Virginia
AS6. Quaker City Jazz
AS7. One O'Clock Jump
AS8. The Elks' Parade
AS9. Little Brown Jug
AS10. Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)
AS11. Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai)
AS12. Moonlight Serenade
AS13. So Rare
AS14. Stompin' At The Savoy
AS15. Song Of India
AS16. Artistry In Rhythm
Exciting Sounds of the Big Band:
ES1. In The Mood
ES2. Eager Beaver
ES3. Two O'Clock Jump
ES4. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
ES5. In A Minor Mood
ES6. In A Mist
ES7. Back Bay Shuffle
ES8. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
ES9. Johnson Rag
ES10. Don't Be That Way
ES11. Blues On Parade
ES12. Pennsylvania 6-5000
ES13. At Last
ES14. Taking A Chance On Love
ES15. Cherokee
The Best Of Discover Jazz
DJ1. Mood Indigo
DJ2. April In Paris
DJ3. Blues Machine
DJ4. Georgia On My Mind
DJ5. Harlem Nocturne
DJ6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
DJ7. It Don't Mean A Thing
DJ8. Mission: Impossible Theme
DJ9. Moten Swing
DJ10. On Broadway
DJ11. Rock Around The Clock
DJ12. A String Of Pearls
DJ13. T.W.A. (Trumpets With Attitude)
DJ14. Tangerine
DJ15. Tequila
Sittin' in with the Big Band:
SB. Vehicle
SB. Sax to the Max
SB. Nutcracker Rock
SB. Fiesta Latina
SB. Now What
SB. Goodbye My Heart
SB. Drummin' Man
SB. Swingin' Shanty
SB. Play That Funky Music
5-6 Piece Combo Arrangements:
0. When The Saints Go Marching In [Dixieland]
1. Lullaby of Broadway
2. Hayburner
3. EXIT MUSIC ("Shiny Stockings")
4. Sing, Sing, Sing
5. The Darktown Strutters Ball
6. St. James Infirmary
7. Back Bay Shuffle
8. Ain't Misbehavin'
9. Wabash Blues
10. Harlem Nocturne
11. Stealin' Apples
12. Take The "A" Train
13. Spanish Flea
14. Check Your Swing
15. Cute
16. Groovin' Hard
17. Jumpin' At The Woodside
18. Orange Sherbert
19. The Subtle Sermon
20. The Shadow Of Your Smile (Trombone Feature)
21. In The Mood
22. Sweet Georgia Brown
23. Got To Get You Into My Life (Vocal)
24. Chattanooga Choo Choo (Vocal 2nd X)
Dixieland Arrangements:
0. The Perennials - Theme
1. High Society
2. Basin Street Blues
3. Fidgety Feet
4. Panama
5. The Darktown Strutters Ball
6. Muskrat Ramble
7. Sensation
8. National Emblem
9. Wabash Blues
10. South Rampart Street Parade
11. Copenhagen
12. The Blues At Frog Bottom
13. Valentine
14. Take The "A" Train
15. In A Sentimental Mood
16. Stealin' Apples
17. Back Bay Shuffle
Music Disclaimer
Depending on the size of the ensemble, the above music may or may not be played. Most, if not all,
of the music above works best with our Sextet (6 Piece), Octet (8 Piece), and 10 Piece ensembles.
of the music above works best with our Sextet (6 Piece), Octet (8 Piece), and 10 Piece ensembles.