All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and effective use of basic swing rhythms. An open solo section (…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Drop Somethin' is a beginner blues rock chart that introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes this chart accessible for groups of varying sizes and instrument combinations. Repeated material and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
This music was commissioned by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association for their 2022 8th Grade All-State Band. Clocking in at a medium swing tempo of 136, you will find this chart filled with solid scoring, well marked articulations and sparkling ensemble…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Here is the perfect chart to feature Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Beautiful scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation. This one will be…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Doug Beach has crafted a dramatic ballad the features either Alto Saxophone or Trumpet. The haunting melody over minor changes will be an excellent showcase for your soloist. Doug uses a variety of colors in the background figures to keep things interesting…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight- ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writing gives everyone a chance to get in on the action. This…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Minor blues-based tunes are a staple of the jazz repertoire. Introduce your band to this form with this versatile medium-swing cooker. Idiomatic voicings are provided for the horns and rhythm section, as well as optional written solos for Parts 1 & 2.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications