Jazz ensemble - Grade 1.5

SKU: LO.60-1095H

Composed by Fred Sturm. First Flight Series. Jazz. Conductor's score. Heritage Music Press #60/1095H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1095H).

UPC: 000308076776.

A follow-up to his successful Steppin' Up To The Blues, this new blues in F is as easy as it gets, but it sounds great and kids love it! Each chorus of blues adds a new idea in the winds and in the rhythm section based on the previous chorus, so the chart will come together quickly. In the solo section, the background figures are based on guide tones (thirds and sevenths) so the band will be able to really hear the blues progression and build easy solos using just a few notes.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4464-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2016-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2016. Duration 3 minutes, 32 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4464-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4464-00).

There are lots of swing charts based on blues changes. This one is in a class of its own. An attention-grabbing intro leads to the unison ensemble melody, followed by a few choruses where all sections trade off with the lead line. The open solo section can feature any instrument with suggested solos included. After a solo spot for drums things get even more interesting and fun! The dynamic level comes way down and your bass player gets to shine with some tasty written solo licks. The final ensemble chorus builds to a shout section that really - SHOUTS! A very impressive, effective and playable chart!