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BLUES & SWING very easy
El Mercader de Groove—Mike Dana. This
exciting up-tempo Latin funk chart is perfect for
beginning groups. Based on the chord changes
to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, this is
the perfect closer for your next concert. This chart
comes with optional parts for flute, clarinet, French
horn, tuba, and vibraphone to let more players in on
the fun!
11377690 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Five Note Blues—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. The blues form is essential to jazz, and
this very easy swing chart is a perfect way to
introduce developing players to this form. The
melody consists of just five notes that may also be
used as the basis of anyone's improvised solo. The
open solo section allows for as much improvisation
practice as desired. An abundance of full ensemble
work rounds out the package. The flexible scoring
is for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation
(also playable by as few as five horns plus rhythm
section) with optional flute, clarinet and horn in F
parts included.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Good Times—Carl Strommen. Inspired by
Gershwin, this is a strong starting point for any jazz
band with its use of block writing. This chart should
be in every director's library to start off the year.
11403528 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
It's Got That Swing!—Blair Bielawski. The full
ensemble is highlighted throughout this very easy
swing chart. Plenty of tutti rhythms in the winds
and straightforward, beautifully written rhythm
section parts will help this piece come together
with minimal rehearsal time. There is a short written
solo for alto saxophone, preceded and followed by
a shout chorus that really swings. It is a shorter
chart and a good opportunity for young musicians
to swing.
11346110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
It's Only a Paper Moon—Harold Arlen/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Featuring a relaxed swing
style and solid scoring throughout, here's a
terrific chart for young players. Trombones
(finally) get the spotlight and the harmonies are
not dumbed down! Short, written or improvised
solos are included for any trombone followed
by a solo (or soli) for trumpet. A teaching
unit with exercises for melody, rhythm and
improvisation is included and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10374182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Killer Joe—Golson & Jones/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Here's a real winner! It's the classic
Benny Golson laid back swing chart in a very easy
arrangement, by Michael Sweeney, that's perfect
for your beginning jazz band. You're really going to
like this one!
2216794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Lock It in the Pocket—Steve Shanley. Need an
easy introduction to swing style for your beginning
jazz band? Look no further than this chart! Clearly
written rhythm section parts are perfect for bass
and drum set players who are just starting. The solo
section allows students to take very short solos and
only requires a few pitches, supplied right on their
parts - perfect for young jazzers! This chart will be
a hit at their first jazz concert!
11206968 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Mack the Knife—Kurt Weill/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Famously recorded by both Louis Armstrong and
Bobby Darin in the 1950s, this iconic standard
has remained popular through the decades and
has been recorded by countless jazz artists. This
chart for beginning jazz bands features a moderate
swing tempo, easy rhythms, and written solo (or
soli) sections for saxes, then trumpets. It's playable
by optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
11172145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Milestones—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. This
is one of the true jazz classics from composer/
innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha
takes the essence of this great tune and makes
it playable by beginning groups with solid, rich
harmonic structures and unison lines that will help
young players gain confidence. The easy chords
and modal style make it a natural for learning to
improvise and the cool, swing format is a must for
learning the style. Solid all the way!
2702655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Moanin'—Bobby Timmons/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for
beginning players, Michael Sweeney presents
this Bobby Timmons' favorite in a very playable
version. The style is medium slow swing, and the
saxes present the theme first followed by the entire
ensemble. Solos are only over sections with easy
chord changes.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
My Groove, Your Move—Hank Mobley/arr. Terry
White. This moderate swing is a fine jazz classic
with a catchy melody and written-out solos for
trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to
written E top space. There are also some excellent
sax soli moments that are great for reinforcing
ensemble playing. This playable swing chart will be
a success at every performance.
11355020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Made famous by the Glenn Miller
Orchestra, here is one of the iconic hits from the
big band era! The saxes are featured on the main
melody and the entire band gets in on the vocal
chant. Scored for the youngest groups, it also
includes written solos for any trumpet and any
alto sax. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Celebrate the big
band era!
11100178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blues Warm-Ups and Workouts—Paul Jennings.
You asked for it! So Paul Jennings has drawn on his broad
experience in jazz education to develop this unique set
of warm-ups and exercises based on the blues form and
designed especially for developing jazz ensembles. There
are scale workouts, sensitivity exercises, a blues chorale
and much more. This "versatile rehearsal toolkit" is a must
for groups that want to improve.
2153476 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Developing the Language of Jazz—Jonathan Holford
& Mike Carubia. Developing the Language of Jazz is a
unique and comprehensive warm-up method and study that
will have your jazz ensemble reading and playing stylistically
more correct after a few 5 to 8 minute warm-up sessions.
These simple, concise, and straight-forward studies
not only help students with the conceptual and stylistic
difficulties in the jazz style, but will also help both jazz savvy
and novice jazz educators convey these concepts to their
students. This insightful set of exercises primarily uses
the instructional technique of call (where the exercises are
demonstrated by the teacher or from mp3 audio examples)
and response (when students play back the example).
The mp3 audio files are available as downloads from the
publisher's website for each instrument. Included are both
unison and harmonized exercises. Those teachers who
have been active in the jazz idiom will relish the fact that
they have a complete curriculum of material to work with
covering the six aspects of the language of jazz: Rhythm,
Articulation, Dynamics, Balance, Phrasing and Beginning
Improvisation. Developing the Language of Jazz is sold as
a complete set with parts included for standard jazz band
instrumentation, plus a teacher's part.
10370922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 75.00
Five Minutes a Day Jazz Warm-Ups—Andy Clark.
Concert bands do warm-ups... what about jazz bands?
Well, now your jazz band can properly get started with this
set of time-saving and very effective warm-ups and tuning
exercises. Designed to improve intonation, rhythmic feel,
range and endurance. Get your rehearsals off to a good
start with this great investment in your jazz program!
2348100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 50.00
Instant Warm-Ups—Michael Sweeney. Take a look
at this! Michael Sweeney has drawn upon his years of
teaching experience to create this easy-to-use set of warm-
ups designed for beginning groups. Each of the eight
short, simple exercises focuses on a specific jazz concept
or scale. The parts are easy to read, with no complicated
instructions or diagrams. The full score includes additional
helpful hints for the director. Use two or three of these at
the start of each rehearsal and watch your band improve!
2267094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
Jazzers - Start Your Instruments!—Paul Clark.
Start your jazz ensemble rehearsals and performances
right with these "to the point" and very playable warm-ups
for jazz band. An established routine is an important part
of learning - these are written by a writer who has had
32 years experience in public school teaching. There's
opportunity for all to experiment with improvising in the
safe environment of the rehearsal room. The slur exercises
will develop the brass "chops"; the tuning warm-up will
get the players listening; and the variety of styles (swing,
rock, legato ballad) will get the band ready for a productive
rehearsal or stellar performance. Warm-ups are the right
place to ensure that your "Jazz Engine" will run long and
play hard! Our highest recommendation!
10050254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
Super Fast and Easy Warm-Up for Big Band—
Roger Schmidli. In the first few minutes of rehearsal, Super
Fast and Easy Warm-Ups for Big Band helps your jazz band
make a satisfying, cohesive sound from the onset, while
learning some of the most important styles of jazz including
swing, rock, Latin and shuffle. These warm-ups are a
simple and fun way to establish good musical habits and
improve listening skills in young jazz musicians. Not just
great warm-ups, they can be expanded for effective lessons
and instructional objectives! Highly recommended!
10618672 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 50.00
Warm-Ups for Beginning Jazz Ensemble—
Chris Sharp. Finally, a great set of warm-ups for your
beginning jazz ensemble. And, these are tune-ups as well
as warm-ups. An excellent way to get your young jazz
ensemble primed to play the charts they will perform! These
employ the same hip voicings and rhythmic licks as found
in actual arrangements, in a variety of styles. Designed to
teach the different harmonies, styles, and rhythms of popular
and traditional jazz, they include are chorales with extended
harmonies, rock, swing, and bossa styles. Perfect to "wake
up" your ensemble before a rehearsal or performance!
2477339 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
Warm-Ups for Developing Jazz Ensemble—
Chris Sharp. This set of five warm-ups is a great way
to get your players mentally and physically prepared to
roar! Beginning with a warm-up chorale, the tunes build
in intensity and difficulty, but stay within the appropriate
difficulty ranges. Featuring varied styles, these nice and
easy tunes are an ideal way to help your students get a
handle on the figures and genres they will encounter as
they play performance charts. Exceptional!
2480740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
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