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 1

SKU: CL.032-4962-01

Composed by Newton. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4962-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4962-01).

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!

By Rob Vuono, Jr.. For jazz band. FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble. Score only. Full set (score and parts) also available: JE4141. Grade 1.5. Score. Composed 2006

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.20717

Composed by Mike Carubia. Arranged by Jeff Jarvis. Solo or Ensemble. Jazz Improvisation Method. Kendor Music Inc #20717. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.20717).

UPC: 822795207170.

This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progressions of songs that all jazz musicians should know. The downloadable MP3 tracks include two versions of each etude -- one with a professional soloist & rhythm section, and another with just the rhythm section.

Contents:
Sunny Side Up; You And The Night; Dad's Tune; Holy Tom; Time Thief; Riff Blues; The Days Of Winding Hoses; Bird Lady; Bossa Azule; Sun-Like; Mona By Moonlight; Justified Friends; Day Is Night; Did You Meet Her?; Should I Remember You?; Share Our Key; See Ya Bird!; Into Somewhere; Without Warning; You Stepped In.

By Bruce Pearson. Jazz Band. Standard of Excellence - Jazz. Level: Grade 1.5. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

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 jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.1463

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Jazz Journey Series. Moderate Blues. Score and Set of Parts. Kendor Music Inc #1463. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.1463).

UPC: 822795014631.

This chart gives every player and every section the chance to show off! First the tune is played by brass in octaves. Next there's a sax soli. And after that the brass play a contrapuntal chorus, followed by a full group shout. Last but not least, there are two sections that may be opened up for solos with backgrounds. The pace is moderate, and each set comes with a supplemental guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson.

Band jazz ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: KJ.ZB409

Composed by Bruce Pearson. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB409. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB409).

ISBN 9788402702630. UPC: 8402702635.

This swinging chart has it all -- swinging melody lines, open solos, and a roaring shout chorus. It is a terrific introduction to the blues for young bands. A part of the Jazz In Concert Series, The Night of the Coyote is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally, everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

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!

By Spiritual. Arranged by Michael Brown. Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: S. Jazz Ensemble. Level: Grade 3. Score and Set of Parts. Composed 2001. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1111-01

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1111-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1111-01).

A moderate tempo rock groove with plenty of unison uses call & response passages stating the melody. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. Two eight measure ensemble sections follow the solos then to a big ending. Very upbeat and an easy play for your inexperienced group. Includes an optional flute part. Totally Cool!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1111-00

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1111-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1111-00).

A moderate tempo rock groove with plenty of unison uses call & response passages stating the melody. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. Two eight measure ensemble sections follow the solos then to a big ending. Very upbeat and an easy play for your inexperienced group. Includes an optional flute part. Totally Cool!

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42832

Composed by Bret Zvacek. Doug Beach Threshold Series. Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 40 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #42832. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42832).

UPC: 822795428322.

Writt en in the style of Slide Hampton's Slide's Derangement (recorded by Maynard Ferguson on Message From Newport), this medium-uptempo blues captures the spirit of Slide's chart in a fresh, accessible original. Alternating between G minor and Bb major, it includes written lines for two open solo sections for all instruments. The chart closes out strong with drums soloing over held chords. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:40.

By Greg Yasinitsky. For jazz ensemble. Jazz Gateway Series. Shuffle. Easy. Score and Set of Parts. Duration 4:00

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.031-0317-01

Composed by Rowe. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1985. C.L. Barnhouse #031-0317-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-0317-01).

Romp through the Big Band Era with this very play able blues tune. Two ensemble choruses lead to a solo section followed by a rousing shout chorus. Good pops concert material. Suggested solos in cluded for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Play able with reduced instrumentation.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.031-0317-00

Composed by Rowe. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1985. C.L. Barnhouse #031-0317-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-0317-00).

Romp through the Big Band Era with this very play able blues tune. Two ensemble choruses lead to a solo section followed by a rousing shout chorus. Good pops concert material. Suggested solos in cluded for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Play able with reduced instrumentation.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42832S

Composed by Bret Zvacek. Threshold Series. Kendor Music Inc #42832S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42832S).

UPC: 822795428322.

Writt en in the style of Slide Hampton's Slide's Derangement (recorded by Maynard Ferguson on Message From Newport), this medium-uptempo blues captures the spirit of Slide's chart in a fresh, accessible original. Alternating between G minor and Bb major, it includes written lines for two open solo sections for all instruments. The chart closes out strong with drums soloing over held chords. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:40.

By Mike Tomaro. For jazz ensemble. Doug Beach Threshold Series. Shuffle-Swing. Medium Easy. Score and Set of Parts

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: FJ.HX9004

Composed by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Blues; Rock. Score and Part(s). The FJH Music Company Inc #98-HX9004. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.HX9004).

UPC: 713289261092. English.

With a bit of progressive rock and a lot of half-time funk, this great chart can be rounded out with optional synthesizer and electric guitar. The sticky grooves and melodies drive the point home. Two carefully transcribed solos are provided for trumpet and guitar that match the superb recorded solos, or they can be improvised as desired. Optional parts are included for flute/violin, clarinet and F horn, and the lead trumpet range is to G top of staff. You can have fun and experiment with different effects in the optional synthesizer part that's well worth the effort. Serious fun and great change-of-pace programming!

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: PE.HX9004

Composed by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Blues; Rock. Score and Part(s). HXmusic #98-HX9004. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9004).

With a bit of progressive rock and a lot of half-time funk, this great chart can be rounded out with optional synthesizer and electric guitar. The sticky grooves and melodies drive the point home. Two carefully transcribed solos are provided for trumpet and guitar that match the superb recorded solos, or they can be improvised as desired. Optional parts are included for flute/violin, clarinet and F horn, and the lead trumpet range is to G top of staff. You can have fun and experiment with different effects in the optional synthesizer part that's well worth the effort. Serious fun and great change-of-pace programming!

Jazz ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: CL.SCM-1073-00

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Thad Jones Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1073-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1073-00).

This never-before-published Thad Jones composition is a interesting medium tempo swing chart with just a touch of a blues march feel. First recorded live by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band at the Village Vanguard in 1967, this very playable chart features a great double shout chorus separated by a 4 bar drum fill. With 16 bar blues changes to work with, Thad’s simple muted trumpet melody turns into a roaring masterpiece of full ensemble excitement before returning to the simple muted trumpet theme. Written solos are provided and this unique chart features two 1st Trumpet parts (High / Low) and includes an optional flute part.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: CL.SCM-1073-01

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1073-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1073-01).

This never-before-published Thad Jones composition is a interesting medium tempo swing chart with just a touch of a blues march feel. First recorded live by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band at the Village Vanguard in 1967, this very playable chart features a great double shout chorus separated by a 4 bar drum fill. With 16 bar blues changes to work with, Thad’s simple muted trumpet melody turns into a roaring masterpiece of full ensemble excitement before returning to the simple muted trumpet theme. Written solos are provided and this unique chart features two 1st Trumpet parts (High / Low) and includes an optional flute part.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: PE.HX9012

Composed by Jon Anderson. Arranged by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Blues; Pop/Rock; Radio; Rock; Standard. Score and Part(s). HXmusic #98-HX9012. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9012).

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a 20th century masterwork with this authentic retelling of Long Distance Runaround, originally recorded by British progressive rock band Yes. An iconic moment in pop and rock history is scored neatly for big band with the option to feature either a vocalist or tenor sax soloist. Just like the original, powered by bass guitar and sprightly jazz drums, this version captures the spirit of adventurous art rock. Two, brief open solos for any instrument cap the long outro.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: PE.HX9012S

Composed by Jon Anderson. Arranged by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Blues; Pop/Rock; Radio; Rock; Standard. Score. HXmusic #98-HX9012S. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9012S).

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a 20th century masterwork with this authentic retelling of Long Distance Runaround, originally recorded by British progressive rock band Yes. An iconic moment in pop and rock history is scored neatly for big band with the option to feature either a vocalist or tenor sax soloist. Just like the original, powered by bass guitar and sprightly jazz drums, this version captures the spirit of adventurous art rock. Two, brief open solos for any instrument cap the long outro.

Band jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.ZB401F

Composed by Ethan Freier. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB401F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB401F).

UPC: 8402702576.

An infectious groove makes this one hard to stop. Most of the chart is in a funky rock style, but the solos shift to a traditional swinging blues. Great for players and audiences alike. A part of the Jazz in Concert Series, Bean's Bag is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally, everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation. Full Score.

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!

Band jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.JZB412F

Composed by Jim Cifelli. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #JZB412F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.JZB412F).

The straight ahead shuffle packs a wallop! A minor blues progression makes for swinging melody lines and very approachable solos. A part of the Jazz in Concert Series, Straight Up is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally, everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation. Full Score.

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!

Band jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.JZB412

Composed by Jim Cifelli. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #JZB412. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.JZB412).

UPC: 8402702649.

The straight ahead shuffle packs a wallop! A minor blues progression makes for swinging melody lines and very approachable solos. A part of the Jazz in Concert Series, Straight Up is flexibly orchestrated so that it can be played with as few as 9 players. Additionally everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section, and the set includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

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!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4784-01

Composed by White. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4784-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4784-01).

Teddy’s Mood is a laid back minor blues that alternates between a two feel and swinging four feel. It features an alto sax solo along with plenty of open space for additional soloists (suggested solos are also provided.) The saxophone section has a one chorus soli followed by the full ensemble swinging hard to take it home. This is an excellent opportunity for young improvisers to get their feet wet while playing over minor blues changes.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4784-00

Composed by White. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4784-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4784-00).

Teddy’s Mood is a laid back minor blues that alternates between a two feel and swinging four feel. It features an alto sax solo along with plenty of open space for additional soloists (suggested solos are also provided.) The saxophone section has a one chorus soli followed by the full ensemble swinging hard to take it home. This is an excellent opportunity for young improvisers to get their feet wet while playing over minor blues changes.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42821

Composed by Doug Beach. Threshold Series. Latin/Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 34 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #42821. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42821).

UPC: 822795428216.

Commi ssioned by the Sioux Falls (SD) Middle School All City Jazz Band and the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, this chart combines two of the most important styles in jazz -- Latin and swing. Solid ensemble work in both styles and a swinging as-written or ad lib solo section for anyone are highlights. The chart closes out with a full-band shout followed by a return to the Latin groove. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:34. Available in SmartMusic.