Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Walkin’ On the Sun
Recorded by Smash Mouth, this moderately paced rock hit features the trombones on the melody accompanied by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The tune is eventually passed to the trumpets and saxes, and the 2-chord vamp section makes this a perfect vehicle for beginning improvisers. Scales and sample written solos are included on every part!SKU: HL07013400 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Watch It Now!
Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing style!Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL7470715 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
What a Wonderful World
Made famous by Louis Armstrong, this is one standard that has stood the test of time. This very playable version is nicely scored with short features for each section. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470606 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
What Makes You Beautiful
Recorded by boy band sensation One Direction, here is a terrific version of one of their most recognizable hits. Written in a driving rock style, this solid arrangement will go together quickly.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012131 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
What’d I Say
From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain, this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi “Beethoven” skit from Saturday Night Live?)Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470723 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Work Song
One of the signature tunes of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, composed by Nat Adderley, this well-known jazz standard remains as popular today as when it first came out in 1960. Arranged here in a solid even eighth note feel, this is an appealing choice for any concert.SKU: HL07013578 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Yesterdays
Although written in the 1930s, this tuneful standard remains a popular choice and has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is an appealing version for young players in a moderate swing style that features rich ensemble sonorities and limited technical demands.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011993 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
You Raise Me Up
Most famously recorded by Josh Groban, here is a nicely scored version for beginning jazz groups that allows each section a chance to play the melody at some point. The arrangement builds to a modulation followed by a powerful statement from the full ensemble. A marvelous change of pace number for any group.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470749 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
This swingin’ arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the version by “Wheezy” featured in Toy Story 2. The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but the brass get their chance too, along with a solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable song is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages!Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470757
