SKU: CL.032-4853-00
This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, Down to the River kicks into high gear, with the composer’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Down to the River is accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with lots of appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!
SKU: CL.032-4853-01
SKU: KN.KEN60174S
UPC: 822795601749.
You'll definitely want to add this relaxed salsa chart to your library! Either 1st Trumpet or lead alto can be featured by playing the catchy melody supported by sophisticated harmonic content. The composer offers excellent rehearsal suggestions that will allow you and your students to get the most out of this well written Latin excursion for developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 2:55.
SKU: KN.43374S
UPC: 822795433746.
Commissioned by the Pennsylvania Unit of IAJE for the 2000 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this ambitious chart features two open solo sections (one for brass, one for saxes), several dramatic modulations, and some solo trades between the drummer and band that'll bring the house down. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued, and supplements with chord changes for both open solos sections are included. Duration 6:30.
SKU: KN.61995S
UPC: 822795619959.
Emulating the exciting style of Arturo Sandoval and Paquito D'Rivera, this catchy Latin tune for advancing groups alternates between Afro-Cuban and samba grooves. Chord changes for the open solo section are included for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, and a 30-bar drum solo leads to a dynamic, hard-to-forget finish! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:00. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: FJ.JE4080
UPC: 674398212330. English.
Rob Vuono continues to show why his beginning jazz arrangements are so popular. This clever arrangement with a bossa flavor is ideal for teaching basic concepts of this unique style. Very easy to play, and a good change of pace from the swing and rock charts programmed on your concert.
About FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble
Appropriate for first-year jazz ensembles. Playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Pieces consist mostly of ensemble writing. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 1 - 1.5
SKU: KN.60615S
UPC: 822795606157.
Here's a great chart with a catchy montuno groove. You'll find plenty of helpful articulations and notated rhythm parts, and the composer offers detailed rehearsal suggestions designed to streamline preparation. Although scored with accessibility in mind, it will help developing groups master sectional independence, balance, blend, and dynamic contrast. Written or ad lib solos are given to alto, trombone, and drums. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 3:25.
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