Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

Beautifully adapted for younger groups here is the classic arrangement by Dave Barduhn of Send in the Clowns first published in 1983. Featuring a piano soloist throughout plus lush scoring for the ensemble this chart stands thetest of time and is a wonderful addition for contest or festival.

Arranged in a medium slow Basie style this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laid-back swing. Includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completely written out.

Here's one of the most recognizable standards ever written effectively scored for youger groups by Mark Taylor in a Basie swing style. This chart features tutti ensemble writing at its best and also includes a short piano solo.

This recent Grammy Award®-winning hit from the group Coldplay is sure to be recognized by students and audiences alike. Roger Holmes's solid chart gives every section a chance at the melody as well as solos for trumpet and alto.Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TROMBONE 4AUX PERCUSSIONDRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREC SOLO SHEETBB SOLO SHEETEB SOLO SHEETC BASSCLEF SOLOALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAX

Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3From the hit movie Moulin Rouge this moving ballad provides a nice way to feature several sections of the ensemble in a well-paced arrangement. The tender opening with piano andflugels (opt. trumpets) leads to an alto sax solo on the verse. The full ensemble builds to the emotional peak before the chart winds down to a quiet close with brief written solos for piano and alto sax. Nicely done.

Mark has arranged this well-known jazz tune by Bobby Timmons as a piano feature at the beginning. The saxes take it after the piano and there is a solo section with sample written solos for piano tenor sax and/or trumpet. This medium tempo swing chart also features a nice ensemble chorus before returning to the head.

Here is a creative new take on the Duke Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans ?street beat? style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a small group takes the initial statement of the theme. The rest ofthe ensemble enterswith a counter line before the full ensemble launches the solo section which is designed to feature any number of soloists. Unique and effective!

Wes Montgomery's jazz standard is arranged here featuring both the straight-ahead swing style of the original as well as an updated samba version inspired by a recording by John Scofield and John Abercrombie. Solos are indicated for tenor and guitar (or piano) but there's flexibility for anyone to solo.

This is a high-energy piano feature that is perfect for your concert opener or closer. Master arranger Dave Wolpe has produced a brilliant chart out of this great jazz standard. Outstanding ensemble writing along with interludes, exchanges with the soloists and a stop time section will put your piano player on the map. If you have a strong jazz pianist, this is a must have chart! (2:28)

The best of the amazing Herbie Hancock! Arranger Mike Kamuf scores this hip funky Herbie Hancock tune for the young player. This chart is ideal for this level with only three chords a repetitive groove and catchy melody. This chart includes written solos for tenor sax and trumpet and lead trumpet range goes up to written top line F with optional G on top of the staff. A superb chart from the first note to the last.Instrumentation.1st Eb Alto Saxophone2nd Eb Alto Saxophone1st Bb Tenor Saxophone2nd Bb Tenor SaxophoneEb Baritone Saxophone (Optional)1st Bb Trumpet2nd BbTrumpet3rd Bb Trumpet4th Bb Trumpet (Optional)1st Trombone2nd Trombone3rd Trombone (Optional)4th Trombone (Optional)Guitar ChordsGuitar (Optional)PianoBassDrumsOptional Alternate Parts.C FluteTubaHorn in F (Doubles 1st Trombone)1st Baritone T.C. (Doubles 1st Trombone)2nd Baritone T.C. (Doubles 2nd Trombone)

3rd Trombone parts for this collection of jazz charts arranged for mixed ensemble. 12 outstanding arrangements for the beginning jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos are included: swing ballads rock pop holiday Latin and a great warm-up chart titled 'Loosen Up.' This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation of 5 saxophones 3 trumpets 3 trombones and 4 rhythm but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just nine players - 2 Alto Saxes Tenor Sax 2 Trumpets Trombone Piano Bass and Drums. Optional parts are available for C Flute Tuba (doubles Bass part) Horn in F (doubles 1st Trombone) and Baritone Horn T.C. (doubles 1st Trombone). Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections and there is plenty of full sounding ensemble. Conductor's book includes a full length CD recording. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * El Gato Gordo * James Bond Theme * A Jazzy Merry Christmas * The Judge * Li'l Darlin' * Loosen Up * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn Theme * The Pink Panther * Rock This Town.

Good old cousin Jeff must have been some funky relative! This Les Hooper original features a moderate tempo and attitude-driven funky 2-beat as it churns through a piano opening sax melody and brass stabs. Also included is solospace for tenor and some spicy ensemble licks near the end.