Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-3633-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (items CL.991-2007-01 and CL.WFR348). Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 4 minutes, 46 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3633-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3633-01).

This is one very cool and tasty ballad. After a short 4 bar piano intro, the melody is played by a quartet made up of your strongest players - trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone. The whole Band joins in for some great ensemble work (trumpets never leave the staff) which leads into an easy but very hip piano solo. Then more great ensemble, and finally the piano is again featured at the end. The piano part is completely written out, and the right hand has a single note line throughout. There's nothing high, loud or fast here - but what a great way to impress and audience by showcasing your band's ability to play with A Gentle Touch.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.JEM03007C

Composed by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Beginnings Series. Jazz. Score. 8 pages. Belwin Music #00-JEM03007C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.JEM03007C).

UPC: 654979050827. English.

Here's a great opportunity to discuss and teach balance, expression, phrasing, and dynamics to your very beginning jazz students. You can hear it for yourself in this superb chart by master arranger Victor López. No improvised solos, but a haunting written solo by trumpet or optional flute starts things off and it gets even more lyrical with simple and easy-to-play moving lines. Fast preparation, minimal technical demands, and plenty of optional parts make this the ideal ballad chart for any performance setting. This melody will stick with you for weeks - the title says it all.

Composed by Les Hooper. Arranged by Les Hooper. For jazz ensemble (5-4-4-3). Les Hooper Big Band Series. Latin. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

By Andy Clark. Jazz ensemble. Solo. Audio recording available separately (items CL.991-2001-01 and CL.991-2001-02). Solo. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2001. Duration 5 minutes, 40 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4949-00

Composed by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4949-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4949-00).

This lyrical rock ballad features your developing alto sax or trumpet soloist. Gorgeous full band interludes compliment the lush solo line, which is sensitively supported by the ensemble. With its expressive themes and soulful sounds, Night Full Of Stars provides just the right touch for that change-of-pace moment in your concert.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4949-01

Composed by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4949-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4949-01).

This lyrical rock ballad features your developing alto sax or trumpet soloist. Gorgeous full band interludes compliment the lush solo line, which is sensitively supported by the ensemble. With its expressive themes and soulful sounds, Night Full Of Stars provides just the right touch for that change-of-pace moment in your concert.

Arranged by Paul Clark. Holiday. Jazz Ensemble. Barnhouse Medium Jazz. Level: Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2002. Duration 0:03:06. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1118-00

Composed by McGuinness. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1118-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1118-00).

Pete has captured a funky groove that is reminiscent of the great Horace Silver writing in the 1960’s. This classic chart has a touch of R & B built in and is very playable. A great bluesy sound but not blues changes. Includes an optional flute part. Your students and audiences will love this great chart!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1118-01

Composed by McGuinness. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1118-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1118-01).

Pete has captured a funky groove that is reminiscent of the great Horace Silver writing in the 1960’s. This classic chart has a touch of R & B built in and is very playable. A great bluesy sound but not blues changes. Includes an optional flute part. Your students and audiences will love this great chart!