SKU: HL.48020672

This album presents 7 swinging and easy jazz pieces for violin and piano introducing syncopated rhythms, blues tonality and chromaticism. The CD is a handy aid both to practicing and, in the absence of an accompanist, to performing the pieces.

SKU: HL.44007687

UPC: 884088310431. 9x12 inches.

This swinging setting of one of America's great old tunes, “The Erie Canal,” is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Intriguing harmonies are a hallmark of this remarkable arrangement by Stephen Bulla, and you know the band will love playing in this easy-flowing and natural rhythmic style. While it will spark up any spot on your concert program, consider using it for a new and different type of closer. This is a great tie-in with American history and geography. (Grade 3).

SKU: CL.SCM-1066-00

For band directors who have a good rhythm section and at least one soloist capable of handling a fast tempo, this one makes a great vehicle to show off your strong soloist(s). Based on the changes to Sweet Georgia Brown. A written solo is provided for all instruments in case you want to motivate your players to earn a solo feature for one or more of them. The accompaniment parts are quite easy if your rhythm section is swinging.

SKU: CL.SCM-1066-01

For band directors who have a good rhythm section and at least one soloist capable of handling a fast tempo, this one makes a great vehicle to show off your strong soloist(s). Based on the changes to Sweet Georgia Brown. A written solo is provided for all instruments in case you want to motivate your players to earn a solo feature for one or more of them. The accompaniment parts are quite easy if your rhythm section is swinging.

SKU: KJ.JZB412

UPC: 8402702649.

The straight ahead shuffle packs a wallop! A minor blues progression makes for swinging melody lines and very approachable solos. A part of the Jazz in Concert Series, Straight Up is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!