Band jazz ensemble - Grade 1.5

SKU: KJ.ZB372F

Composed by Bruce Pearson and Dean Sorenson. Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB372F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB372F).

UPC: 8402701739.

Minor Madness is a grade 1.5 minor key swing chart. The opening melodic statement features stop time in the rhythm section before moving to a straight-ahead swing feel on the bridge. Material from the introduction is then used as a transition to the solo section. The shout chorus features unison rhythms that are very helpful in getting young players to phrase properly. Introductory material returns at the end, tying the entire piece together.

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 5

SKU: KN.62033

Composed by Fred Sturm. Jazz Summit. Latin/Straight 8th. Score and set of parts. Duration 6 minutes, 55 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #62033. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62033).

UPC: 822795620337.

Commi ssioned by the Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble in Rochester (NY), this winning original alternates between a Latin and straight 8th-note feel, and draws from the ascending melodic minor scale and its related modes for source material. It's a sophisticated chart with moderate range demands and notated rhythm section parts. Soloists can navigate the 16-measure solo using just a single scale over hip jazz chords. Duration 6:55.

By Jim Cifelli. Band. For jazz band. Jazz Ensemble Signature Series. Jazz. Grade 3. Score and parts. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company . Score and Parts. Jazz.

Band jazz band - Grade 3

SKU: KJ.JZB363F

Composed by Jim Cifelli. Jazz Ensemble Signature Series. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #JZB363F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.JZB363F).

Imagine Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers sitting in with Tito Puente's big band, and you've got Blue Mambo! While the rhythmic feel of the tune is absolutely Latin, the primary melody is a 24-bar long-form minor blues. The range of orchestration, from a jazz combo statement of the melody to full ensemble writing, will make it easy for your band to get in the groove of this tune. The accessible solo section has plenty of room, with optional solos for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, and Guitar. This chart is an impressive opener for any concert or festival performance. Highest trumpet note: B.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.62033S

Composed by Fred Sturm. Jazz Summit. Kendor Music Inc #62033S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62033S).

UPC: 822795620337.

Commi ssioned by the Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble in Rochester (NY), this winning original alternates between a Latin and straight 8th-note feel, and draws from the ascending melodic minor scale and its related modes for source material. It's a sophisticated chart with moderate range demands and notated rhythm section parts. Soloists can navigate the 16-measure solo using just a single scale over hip jazz chords. Duration 6:55.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with 5th Trumpet and opt. vibes - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61110S

Composed by Andrew Neu. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61110S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61110S).

UPC: 822795611106.

This is a straight-ahead swinger with more than a few twists and turns. As a 24-bar minor blues it has great solo changes with a modal feel. Solo space (written or ad lib) is provided for tenor sax, trumpet and piano. Written for advancing groups, an optional vibes part, along with a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson are included in each set. Duration 8:05.

Jazz Ensemble - Medium

SKU: KN.61140

Alto Saxophone Feature. Composed by Kris Berg. Jazz Journey Series (M). Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #61140. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61140).

12 x 9 inches.

Distant Ridges is a dramatic, haunting ballad that features Alto Saxophone. The minor chord changes and light Rhumba feel combine to help give this music a distinctive flavor. The Alto solo is completely written out, and chord changes are included in the passages that may be improvised.

Jazz Ensemble - Medium

SKU: KN.61110FS

Composed by Andrew Neu. Jazz Journey Series (M). Score Only. Kendor Music Inc #61110FS. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61110FS).

12 x 9 inches.

This is a straight-ahead swinger with more than a few twists and turns. As a 24-bar minor blues it has great solo changes with a modal feel. Solo space (written or ad lib) is provided for tenor sax, trumpet and piano. Written for advancing groups, an optional vibes part, along with a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson are included in each set.

Jazz Ensemble - Medium

SKU: KN.61140FS

Alto Saxophone Feature. Composed by Kris Berg. Jazz Journey Series (M). Score Only. Kendor Music Inc #61140FS. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61140FS).

12 x 9 inches.

Distant Ridges is a dramatic, haunting ballad that features Alto Saxophone. The minor chord changes and light Rhumba feel combine to help give this music a distinctive flavor. The Alto solo is completely written out, and chord changes are included in the passages that may be improvised.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0130-00

Composed by Shanklin. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1977. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0130-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0130-00).

Minor blues with a medium swing feel. Uses a clever little combo within the band. Easy flute double and solo for alto. Very Unique.