SKU: FJ.JE4153
UPC: 674398233489. English.
This energetic Latin Jazz take on the classic Watermelon Man will be a welcome addition to any band's library. Based on a 16-bar blues form with a bridge, the arrangement features a Salsa interlude showing off the ensemble. Solo in tenor 1 and drums.
About FJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Ranges and rhythms are expanded to work with accomplished high school, college, and professional ensembles. Written solos are usually provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 4 - 5
SKU: FJ.JE4153S
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SKU: FJ.JE4057S
Strut your stuff with this New Orleans flavored swinger. This tune is great to show off your drummer, lead tenor, and piano player. However, the solo section can be opened up to showcase more of your talented performers. Includes a great sax soli as well as a very exciting shout chorus.
SKU: FJ.JE4156S
Capture the infectious energy of Bill Chase with this aggressive holiday arrangement of Angels We Have Heard on High. Based on the same driving rock beat and cascading trumpet figures that won Chase a legion of fans, this fantastic arrangement will bring down the house!
SKU: FJ.JE4057
UPC: 674398209811. English.
SKU: FJ.JE4073S
Here's an eight-bar blues that features piano, tenor, and/or trumpet. The lead sax line can be covered by soprano or an optional flute part. The ending is written to feature your drummer in a wild solo fill.
SKU: FJ.JE4156
UPC: 674398233427. English.
SKU: KJ.ZB390F
UPC: 8402702307.
A ballad is the great way to feature a strong soloist, but what if the ballad is not written to feature the correct instrument? Afterglow solves this problem by including solo parts and ensemble parts in EACH PART of the jazz ensemble. Any player in the band can play the solo part while the rest of the players play their ensemble parts. Correlated with the Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method, the improvisation portion of the solo part includes a written out embellished version of the melody. - Beginning Level Jazz Charts - Flexibly orchestrated so that they can be played with as few as 9 players. - Everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section. - 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!
SKU: KJ.ZB393F
UPC: 8402702310.
Mike Kamuf has composed another winner with The Goodness Box, a chart that is correlated with the Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method. A riff-oriented melody over a funky rhythm section groove makes this a perfect concert or festival selection. - Beginning Level Jazz Charts - Flexibly orchestrated so that they can be played with as few as 9 players. - Everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section. - Includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.
SKU: KN.43483
UPC: 822795434835.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Doug Beach Music. A great change of pace for medium advanced groups, it features a wonderful jazz waltz feel and solo opportunities for alto, tenor, trumpet, guitar, and/or vibes. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 7:39. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.43295
UPC: 822795432954.
Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2020 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this Adam Larson swing composition provides musical challenges to all sections of the band. In addition to the wonderful ensemble writing, the open solo section provides space for your soloists to stretch out as well. This is a great choice at the medium advanced level. Duration 6:40.
SKU: KN.43035
UPC: 822795430356.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2013 All State Jazz Ensemble, this swing original provides abundant teaching opportunities. The combination of a swinging melodic line, ample solo space, and outstanding ensemble writing make this a must for any medium advanced library. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 8:35. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.43362
UPC: 822795433623.
This medium advanced chart was commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2018 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble. Alternating between a straight 8th-note feel and a swing feel, the chart features much ensemble work and plenty of space for soloists, making it ideal for concerts and festivals. Duration 6:00.
SKU: KN.43371S
UPC: 822795433715.
Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2022Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this Kris Berg chart at the medium advanced level will be an exciting addition to any library. With feels that alternate between samba and swing, a strong melody and lots of full ensemble work, this chart makes sure that everyone gets in on the action. Solo space is provided for alto saxophone and trumpet. Duration 4:35.
SKU: KN.43422S
UPC: 822795434224.
Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2017 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced chart provides students with a wealth of learning opportunities. Second line, Dixieland and straight ahead swing all combine to create a great musical experience. Plenty of solo space over the chord changes to Back Home Again In Indiana round out the chart. An optional vibes part is included. Duration 5:28. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.43103
UPC: 822795431032. 12 x 9 inches.
Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2023 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this straight ahead swinger gives everyone a chance to be heard. This chart features a great melodic line and the opportunity for two different sections for soloists. A great educational piece of writing from Scott Hall!. Duration 8:15.
SKU: FJ.HX9003S
Brown Shuffle was first recorded by Norway's Oslo Groove Company on their jaw-dropping album Anno 1990. Now, for the first time, this newly-engraved edition is available in the United States. Lars Erik Gudim's excellent scoring brings the full ensemble together with dovetailed flourishes and a hard 12/8 groove built from interlocking rhythms across the band. This fusion/shuffle chart features primary sections in 12/8, 15/8 and 9/8 with interspersed sections of straight-ahead swing in 4/4. Alto sax 1 doubles on soprano and flute, alto 2 doubles on flute, and trumpets 1 and 2 double on flugelhorns. The solos are scored for trumpet 2 and trombone 2 and can optionally be opened up for more. A wonderful chart for advanced groups!
SKU: FJ.HX9003
UPC: 713289261085. English.
SKU: AP.WBRP2004C
UPC: 038081277646. English.
Belwin Jazz presents April in Paris, a level 3 jazz band series piece designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Optional parts include flute, tuba, horn and baritone T.C. Solos are written out with chord changes, the rhythm section parts suggest chord voicing and rhythms and guitar chord frames are provided to help young guitarists.
