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BLUES & SWING very easy
Follow the Gig Bags—Greg Yasinitsky. This
happy-go-lucky medium swing is sure to bring a
smile to the face of everyone in the audience. A
great melody, fun harmony, engaging rhythms,
a solid sax soli, and a good focus on the ii-V
progression are brought together to make this
chart a winner. Features an alto sax solo and
is guaranteed to brighten any concert program!
11503700 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Good Times (based on the chord changes
to " 'S Wonderful" by George Gershwin)—
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
The Gumshoe—Andrew Lesick. This medium
bright blues swing features a written piano solo
off the top. Everyone gets a turn at the melody
as the chart develops, and there is some fun
interplay between the saxes and brass after the
solo section.
11503698 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Hit the Road—Bryce Newton. Whether
programmed for a young ensemble's concert
or sight-read on a combo gig, this hip and
accessible chart is the perfect fit for all levels.
Includes written scales for all instruments.
11517924 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
Kansas City Shuffle—Carl Strommen.
Alternating between an easy two feel and a
shuffle four, this solid chart just sounds great.
Very playable, full sounding, and appealing.
Changes and written solos for trumpets,
trombones, alto sax, and tenor sax.
11503696 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Killer Joe (Cool Joe, Mean 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
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
Sequential Warm-Ups for Beginning Jazz
Ensemble—Peter Blair. This unique set of 17
warm-up pieces for the young jazz ensemble covers the
essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two
styles of jazz: even eighth note (such as Latin rock) and
swing. After the initial two legato warm-ups, the music
is divided into four sections: Even eighth-note examples
in B flat, swing examples in B flat, even eighth-note
examples in F, and swing examples in F. Each exercise
builds on the previous example so younger jazz students
will be introduced to essential rhythms and phrases in
a well-sequenced method. The rhythm section parts
are carefully crafted to allow maximum flexibility for
each player. All the warm-ups are designed to work at a
variety of tempos and with various dynamic shadings, so
each one can be used in a multitude of ways.
11426478 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 60.00
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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