Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
When Johnny Comes Struttin’ Home
This easy-to-play shuffle swings at around 144 BPM. This is a well-known melody scored for young players that features accessible ranges, brief written-out solos for tenor, alto, trumpet, and trombone, a nice modulation, and plenty of optional parts to include vibes. (2:10)SKU: AL46149 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Winter Wonderland
Here is wonderful holiday favorite arranged for your young band. Arranger Paul Cook has the ability to score for this level and keep the integrity of the composition. This chart offers your sax section plenty of melody and a fun solo section with the altos and tenors trading fours. You can focus on the swing concept since this one is chock full of ensemble swing sections. But don’t worry, easy swing rhythms make it easy to learn, and the band will sound terrific. Flexible instrumentation and optional parts give you all the options you’ll need for a successful holiday performance.SKU: ALJEM00028 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Work Song
Recorded by the Adderley brothers, Nat and “Cannonball,” Nat’s composition is ideal for the young player. This swing chart is catchy, easy to play, and mature sounding. Written-out solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 1, plus there is a great interlude and shout chorus. Trumpet 1 top note is written F-sharp, top line.SKU: AL38661 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Ye Jazzy Gentlemen
A clever adaptation of the familiar holiday tune, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” With an easy swing feel at MM=120, trumpet 1 range to written E top space, no solos, a smooth modulation, and all the usual optional parts plus vibraphone. An accessible and well-written holiday arrangement.SKU: AL40342 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
The ideal holiday chart for the young band. Easy to rehearse, catchy and familiar melody, easy solos, modest ranges, what’s not to like. Mike Story is one of the best writers for young band. Play this chart and you’ll know why! (2:44)SKU: AL26859 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
You’re Still a Young Man
A soulful yet accessible treatment of the Tower of Power hit song. This waltz is played at 128 BPM, and trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Includes a written-out tenor 1 melody solo. A superb chart in every respect. (2:42)SKU: AL41115 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Zero Gravity
This lyrical melody was scored with an easy rock groove for full ensemble. Features include a stop-time interlude, lead trumpet range to written F top line, clear and accurate rhythm section parts, and quality educational material for all winds throughout.SKU: AL38660