Grade 2

SKU: CL.031-2398-01

Composed by J. Williams. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2398-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2398-01).

A contemporary sounding rock tune that sounds much more difficult than it is. Includes a very well written, yet surprisingly easy, keyboard part that will sound great when performed on an electric piano or synthesizer and an optional auxillary percussion part that utilizes wind chimes, shaker and cowbell to great effect. An exceptional chart for young bands on their way up.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0008-00

Composed by Fenno. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1964. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0008-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0008-00).

Performed by Earth, Wind and Fire. By Al McKay, Maurice White. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Jazz Ensemble Library. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Performed by Earth, Wind and Fire. Arranged by Paul Murtha. Easy Jazz Ensemble Series. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KN.EDB2303

Composed by George Shutack. First Edition Series Grade 2. Funk. Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #EDB2303. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.EDB2303).

12 x 9 inches.

Every program needs a great funk chart and this new original from George Shutack will kick your next concert into high gear. Plenty of fun playing for both the rhythm section and the wind section. And with the open solo section, young players can stretch out on the easy changes.

Performed by Earth, Wind and Fire. Arranged by Roger Holmes. Jazz Ensemble Library. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KN.EDB2303FS

Composed by George Shutack. First Edition Series Grade 2. Funk. Score Only. Kendor Music Inc #EDB2303FS. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.EDB2303FS).

12 x 9 inches.

Every program needs a great funk chart and this new original from George Shutack will kick your next concert into high gear. Plenty of fun playing for both the rhythm section and the wind section. And with the open solo section, young players can stretch out on the easy changes.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.032-3502-01

Composed by Hooper. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2006. Duration 2 minutes, 52 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3502-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3502-01).

Have a outstanding alto player you'd like to feature? Then this Les Hooper chart could be perfect. Written in G, this terrific tune has an Earth, Wind & Fire type of feel and plenty of room for your altoist to stretch out. Featured by the Les Hooper Big Band on their new CD Out Of The Woods, It requires good horn sections and a rhythm section capable of maintaining the super cool groove. Outstanding in every respect!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.031-2398-00

Composed by J. Williams. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2398-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2398-00).

A contemporary sounding rock tune that sounds much more difficult than it is. Includes a very well written, yet surprisingly easy, keyboard part that will sound great when performed on an electric piano or synthesizer and an optional auxillary percussion part that utilizes wind chimes, shaker and cowbell to great effect. An exceptional chart for young bands on their way up.

Arranged by Paul Murtha. (Score and Parts). Easy Jazz Ensemble Series. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Performed by Earth, Wind and Fire. Arranged by M. Taylor. Jazz Ensemble Library. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.52112S

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Kendor Archive Editions. Kendor Music Inc #52112S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52112S).

Fashioned after the playing of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding, this moderate swing original casts the trombone section in a variety of starring roles -- solis, trading 'fours' with the rest of the band, and a short ad lib solo. Some sax soli work and a short trumpet solo give the 'bones a chance to rest their chops before the chart goes out strong. Duration 3:50.

By Victor Lopez. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Beginnings Series. Conductor Score. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: .5 (Very Easy) (grade .5).

By Victor Lopez. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Beginnings Series. Conductor Score and Parts. 86 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: .5 (Very Easy) (grade .5).

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60752S

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #60752S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60752S).

UPC: 822795607529.

If you need a solid, accessible moderate swing chart for your developing jazz band, look no further. This one has lots of variety and developmental material that will strengthen the skill set of all players. The beginning features a trumpet and alto sax soli reminiscent of the bebop sound pioneered by Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker in the mid-1940s. Written or ad lib solos are offered for all winds, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration ca. 4:45. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KN.SN70060S

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico Young Jazz Series. Kendor Music Inc #SN70060S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.SN70060S).

UPC: 822795700602.

In this beautiful showcase for alto saxophone, the overall performance can be loose but must convey great warmth. Brass section volume during background passages should be kept to a minimum. The pyramids in the introduction and at measure 37 will need to be more pronounced.

(Clarinet, Trumpet, and Alto Sax Features). Composed by Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble; Part(s); Score. Essentially Ellington: Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Jazz. Grade 3. 60 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By The Jazz Interactions Orchestra. Edited by Rob Duboff and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. For big band (Reed 1: Clarinet/Alto Saxophone, Reed 2: Flute/Alto Saxophone, Reed 3: Flute/English Horn/Oboe/Tenor Saxophone Reed 4: Clarinet/Tenor Saxophone, Reed 5: Flute/Bass Clarinet/Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 2 Horns in F, 4 Trombones, Tuba, Piano, 2 Bassists). Recorded by the Jazz Interactions Orchestra. Contemporary/Swing. Advanced. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Jazz Band - Grade 4

SKU: XC.ZJE2301

Sweet Dreams, Maestro. Composed by Michele Fernández. Jazz Zenith Series Grade 4 & Up. Slow samba. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #ZJE2301. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ZJE2301).

This dreamy Brazilian samba sets the haunting melody of Chopin’s Prelude #4 as a background to a beautiful Trombone feature that takes us through a lushly-scored journey of a life well lived, as it soars to a joyous, half-time funk groove before winding back down to an introspective end will truly leave the audience floating. All rhythm parts are completely written out, with suggested solos included.

By Steve Owen. For Jazz Band. Jazz. Grade 2. Score and set of parts. Published by Heritage Music Press

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60098S

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #60098S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60098S).

UPC: 822795600988.

This engaging moderate swing original for developing groups is full of great teaching material. Based on chromatic scale patterns and contrapuntal writing, it will build sectional independence throughout the band. Written or ad lib solos are offered for all winds, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 5:05.

By Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Beginnings Series. Latin. Grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 90 pages

By George Vincent. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Beginnings Series. Conductor Score and Parts. 86 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (29766) Level: .5 (Very Easy) (grade .5).

Arranged by Victor Lopez. Traditional. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Beginnings Series. Rock. Level: 1 (Easy) (grade 1). Conductor Score and Parts. 88 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52765

Composed by Bob Mintzer. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Bright Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 35 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52765. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52765).

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the Incredible Journey CD, this tune features the drummer in a series of short cameo fills that eventually culminate in an unaccompanied, expandable solo just before the closing chorus. An open solo section for winds (changes cued for trumpet and tenor sax) is also included, making this a strong program opener or closer for better bands. Duration 5:35.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 1.5

SKU: LO.60-1019H

Composed by Fred Sturm. First Flight Series. Jazz. Conductor's score. Heritage Music Press #60/1019H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1019H).

UPC: 000308076394.

If you have a beginning jazz ensemble, this work deserves your serious consideration. Based upon a traditional Native American song, this composition is a theme and variations tour de force! The simple theme is stated by all the winds with some Stravinsky-like punctuation in the rhythm section. This theme is then transformed through four key centers and a contrapuntal treatment before arriving at the shout chorus, in this case a beautiful reharmonization of the melody.

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.KEN60245S

Composed by Jeff Jarvis. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #KEN60245S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.KEN60245S).

UPC: 822795602456.

Named after a ski run in Vail, Colorado, this driving funk original with lots of audience appeal sports a solid introduction, tuneful melody and rich chord progression for developing groups. Written or ad lib solos are offered for all winds. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30.

Arranged by Victor Lopez. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Beginnings Series. Level: .5 (Very Easy) (grade .5). Conductor Score. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60098

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Kendor Konvertible. Jazz Gateway. Moderate Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 5 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #60098. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60098).

UPC: 822795600988.

This engaging moderate swing original for developing groups is full of great teaching material. Based on chromatic scale patterns and contrapuntal writing, it will build sectional independence throughout the band. Written or ad lib solos are offered for all winds, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 5:05.