SKU: CL.031-2708-01

A tasty little swing tune for younger bands! Includes a written piano solo and separate soli sections for saxes, trumpets, and trombones. An excellent chart to teach your students classic swing style figures and concepts. Ken Harris is a master at writing easy charts that sound great and this one is one of his nicest! A real winner!

SKU: CL.031-2708-00

A tasty little swing tune for younger bands! Includes a written piano solo and separate soli sections for saxes, trumpets, and trombones. An excellent chart to teach your students classic swing style figures and concepts. Ken Harris is a master at writing easy charts that sound great and this one is one of his nicest! A real winner!

SKU: CL.032-4562-01

The creative use of the call-and-answer technique in this chart provides a great way to teach swing style and introduce improvisation which can be intimidating for young players. The basic chords used in this chart allow soloists to experience success by using any notes from the blues scale. Carefully written rhythm section parts are made as clear and easy as possible. Playable with both limited and expanded instrumentation, your rookie jazzers will enjoy musically texting each other when they play this fun tune! Two thumbs up for this outstanding beginning jazz chart!

SKU: CL.032-4941-00

Written for young musicians (and possibly directors) who have limited jazz experience, these short and efficient warmups by veteran jazz educator Paul Clark include numerous teaching/learning opportunities which are detailed in the rehearsal suggestions. Special attention was given to the players in the rhythm section, who are often playing instruments in jazz band that are new to them. A wonderful start for your jazz starters, these warmups are very highly recommended!

SKU: KN.42302FS

12 x 9 inches.

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and effective use of basic swing rhythms. An open solo section (written solos provided) rounds out the teaching opportunities.

SKU: CL.032-4175-01

This hip, retro-swing chart cooks right from the start. Every section gets a chance at the spotlight in this great chart for teaching the swing style. There is an optional open section for the solos of your choice with written suggested solos provided. Despite modest ranges, the sound is big and bold from the get go. For your next concert or contest performance, Full Swing Ahead is a real winner!

SKU: CL.031-2610-00

This very tasty ballad for younger bands is really nice. Basically an ensemble chart, it does have short written out solo sections for Piano and 1st Trumpet. Excellent material for contest or concert and tremendous teaching possibilities for presenting the legato ballad styles. A quality piece for players that is sure to be a big hit for years to come. OUTSTANDING!

SKU: CL.032-4621-01

This easy and fun beginning rock chart from the Jazz Starters! Series will be a hit with your young jazz band students. A steady beat, easy rhythms, and modest ranges provide the perfect introduction to rock style. The two-measure solo section (suggested solo riffs included) will encourage your young improvisers. Awesome Sauce provides all the ingredients you need for a successful and musical performance by your young jazzers.

SKU: CL.032-4173-00

Introduce your young musicians to big band swing with this clever new original by Howard Rowe. Solid orchestration ensures that it comes together quickly and sounds big and bold. Written solo or soli sections are comfortably within the range and abilities of young players and will get them swingin' like pros. If rehearsal time is tight, this is an excellent choice by a writer-teacher who has been there! Everyone will agree; your band is a winner!

SKU: KJ.ZB371F

UPC: 8402701738.

The blues emanated from the early Negro work songs uttering their concerns for equality, freedom and for a better life. The plaintive cry in the dark of a wandering coyote reminds the jazz musician of the plaintive expression of those blues. Coyote Blues has a driving feel and emphasizes off-beat accents to teach young bands to really swing.

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.ZB331F

A straight-ahead funk chart set in a moderate tempo. The perfect choice for teaching young bands to properly phrase sixteenth notes.

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: CL.032-4926-00

Jazz music doesn't always have to be higher, faster, & louder – and this chart is proof that you can generate plenty of excitement by laying-back. It's great for teaching your band how to keep a slower tempo without rushing, and the open solo section on Bb blues changes is perfect for building confidence in young improvisers. The background parts sound so full you can play them without the solos if you desire and it will still sound great. A definite winner!