Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2023 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this straight ahead swinger gives everyone a chance to be heard. This chart features a great melodic line and the opportunity for two…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Denis DiBlasio’s new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natural in a short amount of time. Open solos over one scale…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
More advanced groups have come to know that Mike Tomaro’s name on a piece means that the music is of the highest quality. Our Man Dan is no exception. The chart is built on a swung 8th funk groove and features wonderful ensemble writing as well as plenty of…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Two 3-part rounds with ample percussion parts are melded together in this very accessible setting. Perfect for bands with limited rehearsal time or incomplete instrumentation to achieve a polished full sound.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Number of Players:…
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Concert Band
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Follow the journey of building a rocketship and blast off with Space Travels! Beginning band students will be able to experience contrasting melodies with extra-musical techniques such as pencil-tapping and vocalizing, plus the addition of the unusual sound…
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Concert Band
Composer:
Trevor Frost
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This hard charging shuffle from the pen of drummer Bryan Carter has got it all. Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2024 Illinois All-State Jazz Band the chart features a wonderful melody based on Bird Blues…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing