Jazzsteps 2 - Putting It Together follows on from Book 1 introducing one new idea at a time you'll learn how to shape phrases play over a changing chord sequence and to extend your solo's in a meaningful way. The cassette is designed to be 're-used' as new jazzsteps are introduced And there are four new 'play-along' tunes on side B for you to put your ideas into practice. Jazzsteps is ideal for individual learning or with a group in a more formal educational context. In no time at all you'll be creating your own jazz with confidence and skill.

Par ROBB GRAHAM. Jazzsteps 2 follows on the aims of Book 1 but is designed for the more advanced jazz player. Allowing instrumentalists to put what they know into a coherent order and develop skills. You will learn how to improvise over a changing chord sequence and to develop and extend solos in a meaningful way. The cassette provides improvisation sequences and is designed to be re-used as new jazz steps are introduced. / Jazz / Accessoire / Ensemble à Vent

Mixed Bag No. 6-Graham Lyons’s lively mind is apparent in this arrangement of Christmas carols for wind ensemble created to mixed-ability ensembles to make music together. Part I is the most demanding while Parts 2 and 3 are more simplified. Then there are ‘filler’ parts for beginning musicians. The parts can be doubled however your needs and tastes desire. The sheet music includes a score and double sets of parts and is sure to be a concert favourite includingmelodies of The Wassail Song The Holly and The Ivy Away in a Manger The Coventry Carol and Unto Us A Boy Is Born.Graham Lyons is something of a polymath which is not that unusual among musicians. Originally a pianist heswitched to clarinet when he was inspired by Benny Goodman but he also plays jazz bassoon. Lyons has performed with Orchestras and ensembles throughout the world both in live performance and on broadcasts and recordings. Hehas written a book on Soviet international policy. If you or your students began your clarinet career on a Clarineo a scaled-down instrument appropriate for younger students then you have Lyons to thank as he is its inventor.

Easy Jazz For Flexible Wi-Versatile music in jazz style in six parts (unusually).Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

This Broadway sensation keeps drawing the crowds. Victor Lopez has scored a home run with his fresh new medley of all of your favorite selections from the musical including: My Own Best Friend, Razzle Dazzle, and of course, All That Jazz. Don't miss this new arrangement scored at the concert band level. It's hot. A certain audience pleaser. (4:18)

Meridian comes very much out of the composer's love for ostinato or groove-based music. Other diverse influences include the World Music-infused jazz of Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek as well as the symphonies of Shostakovich. This exciting and creative work is written with a consistent rhythmic drive throughout and features a prominent role for Piano.