Composed by Irving Caesar and Vincent Youmans. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Young Jazz Classics. Jazz, Standards. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Grade 1

SKU: CL.032-4962-00

Composed by Newton. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4962-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4962-00).

Have your beginning jazz band sounding great on a swinging holiday chart in no time! This bluesy version of Jingle Bells makes playing this chart a two for one deal, combining the need to prepare for those holiday concerts and assemblies, while providing the opportunity to teach the blues form to young jazz musicians. It’s also a perfect way for more experienced bands to open up and solo over the blues in their holiday concert. A chart your students will want to play year after year!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-5004-00

Composed by Shanley. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #032-5004-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-5004-00).

Two-Lip Blues is a D-minor blues chart featuring all sections in the band (including the rhythm section!), with manageable ranges for the brass. All rhythm section parts are notated completely, including the fills. The catchy a cappella section offers a change of pace for featuring the brass and saxophones, and the solo section includes suggestions for helping your developing improvisers. A fun and accessible way to teach improvisation!

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.028-4335-00

Composed by Swearingen & P. Clark Neeck Harris. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. C.L. Barnhouse #028-4335-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.028-4335-00).

An outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young bands that includes: [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-2304-00 label=TIME OUT by Ken Harris] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-2580-00 label= JUST BEFORE I CLOSE MY EYES by Larry Neeck] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-3104-00 label= THE PREACHER MAN by James Swearingen] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-2289-00 label= LOW RIDER by Paul Clark] The set includes a swing tune, a ballad and two rock tunes and will provide your group with quality teaching materials as well as audience friendly music that is sure please. You get the full set of four charts for less than half of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately. Full Performance recordings of all four charts can be downloaded here:.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.032-4820-01

Composed by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4820-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4820-01).

Attention Span is an easy and fun beginning rock chart that will instantly grab your students’ attention! A steady beat, easy rhythms, and modest ranges provide a solid introduction to rock style. The two-measure solo section (with suggested solo riffs included) is perfect for encouraging your budding improvisers. A great choice for a successful and musical performance, Attention Span will captivate students and audience alike!

Jazz ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: CL.032-4579-00

Composed by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Starters! Score and set of parts. Composed 2017. Duration 2 minutes, 47 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4579-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4579-00).

Tame your young beasts with this fun beginning rock chart. This chart has all the right stuff - a steady beat, easy rhythms and ranges, and it is fun to play too! In the optional two-bar solo section, encourage your young improvisers with solos based on only one chord (suggested solos provided.) Great for concert or contest, and a great way to introduce improvisation and build confidence. Your students and audience will love Animal Control!.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: CL.032-4562-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Starters! Score and set of parts. Composed 2017. Duration 2 minutes, 27 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4562-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4562-00).

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!