Band jazz ensemble - Grade 1.5

SKU: KJ.ZB356

Composed by Dean Sorenson. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB356. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB356).

UPC: 8402701497.

Tropical Sunrise is a laid-back bossa-nova tune. With a relaxed and unhurried feel, students will learn to pay close attention to dynamic contrasts, especially on the soft side. The capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, is known for parties and festivals but it has a quieter side as well. This piece reflects that softer edge.

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!

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: LO.60-1291H

Composed by Peter Blair. Jazz. Conductor's score. Heritage Music Press #60/1291H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1291H).

UPC: 000308104769.

Your band will love the jazz-rock groove of this new piece! As jazz spread north in the '30s and '40s from New Orleans, Kansas City became a major jazz hub, and this composition reflects the high energy and excitement of those times in a contemporary style. Driving rhythms and punchy ensemble riffs will make this one an audience favorite! The suggested minimum required instrumentation for the music in this series is 2 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Parts are included for standard instrumentation (5/4/4/4) and all charts include a CD with a full version and a solo practice track.