Band jazz ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: KJ.JZB373F

Composed by Jim Cifelli. Edited by Bruce Pearson and Dean Sorenson. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #JZB373F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.JZB373F).

Let It Groove is all about the pocket! The feeling of the chart is reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man or Lee Morgan's Sidewinder. The bass line is anchored to the bass drum pattern, and the enclosed rhythm exercises are an excellent tool for creating a cohesive rhythmic concept throughout the band. The solo section is a 12 bar Bb blues and can be opened up to include several soloists.

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 4

SKU: CL.SCM-1074-00

Composed by Farber. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Jazz Arrangements Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 14 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1074-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1074-00).

Andy has become one of our best selling writers and this impressive chart proves why. Here’s a delightful tune that could have come straight out of the Count Basie library, except for the fact that it was composed to match student levels. The four bar hi-hat solo leads to a strong ensemble intro. A unison tenor sax/ trombone section soli theme follows until the bridge section shows us the sax section for four bars then the full ensemble which leads to the last sax/trombone theme. Written or ad lib solos follow then it’s a classic Basie style shout chorus with four measure drum solo fills. A great style-teaching-tool, and a perfect opener for any festival or concert performance. Optional high/low Trumpet parts are provided on this publication.

By Ken Harris. For jazz ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Grade 1.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 1990. Duration 2 minutes, 6 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-2212-00

Composed by Niehaus. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1989. C.L. Barnhouse #032-2212-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-2212-00).

A tasty jazz samba from the pen of master arranger/ composer Lennie Niehaus that includes solos (opt. written solos provided) for Alto, Tenor & Trumpet. Solidly scored with reasonable ranges, this is an excellent tool to teach your band the very popular samba style.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0370-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1987. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0370-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0370-00).

It’s great sounding-in the Paul Clark tradition, and the perfect way to get your band playing Latin jazz. Solos are for any instrument, but if you desire, the solo section may be eliminated. Either way, it’s an excellent training tool.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.034-0278-00

Composed by Hooper. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1984. C.L. Barnhouse #034-0278-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.034-0278-00).

Easy groovin’, slow swinger. A great tool to keep the rhythm section tight. Proof that music at this level does NOT have to be boring.

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.031-2536-01

Composed by Aldrich. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1993. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2536-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2536-01).

A classy little swing tune that is a terrific teaching tool for inexperienced bands. Carefully edited and marked to show the proper interpretation of many basic swing figures, this attractive tune allows a maximum of training while providing a wonderful concert or contest tune for young bands. Has a section which can be repeated for solos as you wish and written suggested solos are provided.

By Gary Slavo. Arranged by Gary Slavo. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. Jazz Classics Series. Swing Ballad. Grade 2-3. Score and set of parts