Approachable solos for all! Read more about that here.
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White Christmas
Grade 1.5
This beloved classic is set to a bossa nova groove with hip minor key sections. Improvised solos can be played by any instrument utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
"My beginners LOVE Instant Jams V1"
Benson Truong, Ockley Green Middle School, Portland, OR
SIX highly flexible arrangements for jazz ensemble including swing, blues, Latin, waltz, and rock/straight 8th.
Read more about INSTANT JAMS here.
SEVEN highly flexible arrangements for jazz ensemble including swing, blues, Latin, waltz, and rock/straight 8th.
Read more about INSTANT JAMS here.
SWING READER
"The reader has really been helping my students"
-Kevin Homma, Irvine, CA
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ONE-OF-A-KIND BOOK!
This progressive book wil train your jazz ensemble to sight read.
Includes 5 concert-ready arrangements!
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AZUL VERANO
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Grade 3
12/8 -feel Afro-Cuban groove written in 4/4 time with a very catchy bass line. Try to sit still during this one!
Yardbird Suite
Grade 2
Charlie Parker's bebop tune has been made accessible for younger musicians. The solo section utilizes a simplified chord progression and oa single scale for solos.
Milestones
Grade 1.5
A funky reimagining of Miles Davis's Milestones for the youngest of jazz ensembles! Open solos for any player using one pentatonic scale.
How Insensitive
Grade 1.5
A great chart to introduce students to Jobim and bossa nova. Open solo section for any player(s) utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
Lembre-se de Jobim
Lembre-se de Jobim.mp3Sam Fettig_Lembre-se de Jobim.pdf(email your request)
Grade 1.5
A great chart to introduce students to Jobim and bossa nova. Open solo section for any player(s) utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
Surrey With the Fringe on Top
Grade 2
A charming, fun swinger for the youngest jazz band! Read more about the arrangement here.
Up Jumped Spring
Grade 2.5
This jazz waltz by Freddie Hubbard was commissioned by the Martin Luther High School Jazz Ensemble, Greendale, WI, Jessica Kindschi Walter, Director
Read about the chart here.
Summertime
Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3
Summertime has been played a lot ...BUT NOT LIKE THIS!
This highly recognizable standard is set to an infectious Afro-Cuban groove. Each instrument has moments to shine. There's a solo spot for any saxophonist, and another for any brass player.
When the Saints Go Marching In
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Grade 1.5
Reimagined in a bossa nova setting, this traditional piece is is playable by beginning jazz ensembles.
Twice As Fun
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Grade 1
A fun rock chart with a refreshingly different drum groove. Read more about the chart here.
Killer Joe
Grade 1
Suitable for beginners. Playable by only two winds, although fully scored.
Open solo section for any player(s) utilizing a single pentatonic scale.
Straight Line Blues
(email your request)
Grade 2.5
Commissioned by the Prairie Farm High School (WI) Panthers, Zachary Bartsch, director.
Read about the chart here.
Anti-hero
(Taylor Swift)
Grade 1.5
Scored for full jazz ensemble with parts to convert to concert band/pep band.
Every section gets a piece of the melody, but is covered or cued elsewhere.
Cookin' With
Hip Sauce
(email your request)
Grade 1
A minor-key swing chart in AABA form. Your beginners will sound mature with hard-swinging phrases that are easy to read and play.
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