SKU: AP.48220S

UPC: 038081559858. English. Words by Dick Smith.

Winter Wonderland arranged by Victor López is a holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the staff. Auxiliary percussion plus optional flute and vibes too! (2:43).

SKU: KJ.ZB366F

UPC: 8402701731.

Snowdogs Rock was commissioned by the Central Middle School Jazz Ensemble in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The piece introduces some different musical elements in the context of a familiar groove (rock) and familiar chord progression (blues). The bridge sections (bars 17-24 and 41-48) feature tone clusters that are somewhat unusual in jazz ensemble pieces. Play the piece on a cold winter's night to heat up the band and the audience!

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!

SKU: AP.43664

UPC: 038081494081. English.

This holiday jazz waltz is based on We Three Kings arranged with lots of ensemble parts and a written alto solo. The quarter note tempo is 138 BPM, and the chart has accessible brass ranges and is easy to assemble. (2:19).

SKU: AP.48219

UPC: 038081559827. English.

Greensleeves arranged by Les Sabina is a great chart for the holidays or any season. This jazz waltz bounces along at around 158 BPM with a written-out suggested alto sax solo, lead trumpet range up to written A above the staff. Easy to rehearse for the young band, check it out! (2:53).

SKU: AP.48219S

UPC: 038081559834. English.

Greensleeves arranged by Les Sabina is a great chart for the holidays or any season. This jazz waltz bounces along at around 158 BPM with a written-out suggested alto sax solo, lead trumpet range up to written A above the staff. Easy to rehearse for the young band, check it out! (2:53).

SKU: AP.43663S

ISBN 9781470656041. UPC: 038081493640. English. Words by Carl Sigman.

A Marshmallow World is an easy-to-rehearse holiday chart that has appeal and a catchy melody. Includes brief written solos for trumpet, tenor, alto, and trombone. The swing tempo is around 136 BPM. This is a well-written chart! (2:15).

SKU: AP.40354S

UPC: 038081458168. English. Traditional.

Looking for a tasty yet easy-to-assemble holiday chart? Check out this medium swing at 120 BPM with written solos for tenor sax and trumpet 2 with lead trumpet range up to written G on top of the staff. All sections get a piece of the fun on this chart, perfect for any holiday concert. Fit for a King!

SKU: AP.46154S

UPC: 038081524214. English. Kim Gannon.

The ideal holiday chart that will sound great and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic played around 92 BPM in a light rock groove, add written melody solos, and easy ranges---this is a win-win for everyone! (2:50).