By Spiritual. Arranged by Michael Brown. Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: S. Jazz Ensemble. Level: Grade 3. Score and Set of Parts. Composed 2001. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

By Hank Levy. Arranged by Hank Levy. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Stan Kenton Orchestra Library Series. Swing. Grade 5. Score and set of parts

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - 2 (Medium Easy) (grade 2)

SKU: AP.30625S

Composed by Mike Lewis. Jazz Ensemble. Young Jazz Ensemble. Swing. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:38. Belwin Music #00-30625S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.30625S).

UPC: 038081341750. English.

A medium swing arrangement for the 'bone section, this chart begins with unison trombones, then 'bones in harmony followed by exchanges with the other sections to include a stop-time section. It's easy to put together, has no individual solos, is effective to perform and a kick for your 'bone section. Also includes all the usual optional parts. (3:38).

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - 1 (Easy) (grade 1)

SKU: AP.30622S

Composed by Jeff Darrohn. Jazz Ensemble. First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble. Swing. Score. 16 pages. Belwin Music #00-30622S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.30622S).

UPC: 038081344799. English.

Composer/arranger Jeff Darrohn has created this very interesting blues chart. A 16-bar blues, it has call-and-responses, a few stop-time sections, a building interlude and brief written-out solo breaks for alto and tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Chock full of educational jazz concepts and easy to play, this chart is definitely a great choice for your young band. (3:25) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Band Jazz Band - Grade 1

SKU: KJ.ZB456F

Composed by Dean Sorenson. Ballad. Flex Jazz. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB456F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB456F).

UPC: 8402704878.

An ensemble ballad in the style of the great collaborations between Count Basie and Neal Hefti. This one is sure to get people on the dance floor! A terrific showcase for your young jazz ensemble. The FlexJazz series features very easy arrangements with completely flexible instrumentation. Written solos are included for all instruments, and only four players are needed in addition to the rhythm section.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42882S

Composed by Doug Beach. Threshold Series. Kendor Music Inc #42882S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42882S).

UPC: 822795428827.

This straight-ahead minor swing original with a memorable melody will be a perfect fit in any program setting. The solid ensemble writing, open solo section (written or ad lib), and roaring shout chorus combine to create not only a great opener or closer, but also a wonderful vehicle for teaching as well. As is true of all performance material, paying careful attention to changing dynamic levels throughout will yield premium results. Duration 3:58.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: FJ.JE4049S

Score Only. Composed by Henry Creamer and Turner Layton. Arranged by Michael Brown. Jazz Ensemble. FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. Latin; Standard. Score. Duration 3:34. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-JE4049S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.JE4049S).

English.

Check out this tasty setting of an old standard. It features an alto solo on the intro, then settles into a nice bossa groove. The solo section is double time for an added kick, with the bones playing the familiar melody in the background. Great writing!

About FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Appropriate for high school jazz ensembles. Lead trumpet ranges are modest and occasionally include optional notes for more accomplished players. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 3 - 3.5

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1.5

SKU: FJ.JE4033S

Score Only. Composed by Rob Vuono Jr. Arranged by Rob Vuono Jr. Jazz Ensemble. FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble. Blues. Score. Duration 4:09. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-JE4033S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.JE4033S).

English.

Your students can sound like the great Count Basie Band in a short amount of rehearsal time with this very easy swinger. Range demands are low with the lead trumpet going only to a 3rd space C and lead bone to a Db. The chart is scored to work for three saxes and four brass. Check out the performance notes for exact instrumentation.

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

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.JEM00054C

Arranged by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Score. 12 pages. Belwin Music #00-JEM00054C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.JEM00054C).

UPC: 654979180357. English.

Wilson Pickett for your jazz ensemble? Absolutely! Victor López does it best by taking a classic rock song and adapting it for the young jazz ensemble player. What a solid groove tempo for the band---they'll really dig into this chart, and you'll need only minimum prep time for a great performance. No individual solos---just ensemble throughout---reasonable ranges, and a really fun bass part. With the addition of the flexible instrumentation and the optional parts, IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR just about plays itself!

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.46161S

Composed by Billy Strayhorn. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46161S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46161S).

UPC: 038081525419. English.

One of the finest ballads ever by a brilliant composer and gifted arranger. Played at around 88 BPM moving into a double-time bossa section leading into the finale, you'll enjoy every measure of this excellent chart. Only written melody solos for alto and trumpet, no improv, and all the usual optional parts plus vibes. You'll love this chart! (3:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1.5

SKU: KN.GJK2304FS

Composed by Anthony Susi. Jazz Gateway Series Grade 1.5. Medium swing. Score Only. Kendor Music Inc #GJK2304FS. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.GJK2304FS).

12 x 9 inches.

The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a written solo in Trumpet 1 that is cued in Trumpet 2, and an optional improvised solo for Trumpets 3 & 4. An eight measure Alto Sax solo is followed by a rousing shout chorus.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4968-00

Arranged by Berg. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4968-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4968-00).

I Saw Three Ships is not only an absolute perfect chart for your December concerts, but it’s so much fun to play that you should program it anytime! This 17th century English carol takes on a whole new life reset in a New Orleans second-line style groove. There’s plenty of ensemble work for each section and solo space in the middle for your lead alto and lead trombone. Don’t miss a chance to jam out on this one! Great fun!

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52212S

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Kendor Archive Editions. Kendor Music Inc #52212S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52212S).

Originally written as a theme song for a television show, this swinger thrives on keeping good time and playing with a solid sound. A fully-voiced sax soli and full band shout are highlights, and short fills by the drummer are the only 'solo' requirements. Duration ca. 2:20.