The title says it all…this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes combine for a chart that will give any group a great start in…
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Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells are all arranged over a strong Bossa Nova groove. Great tunes, solid voicings and space for your soloists…
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Composer Steven L. Rosenhaus has crafted a charming new work for young String players! The title is both captivating and a little puzzling, but just like the music itself - will keep them coming back for more! Duration 2:30
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2022…
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Put your bassists in the spotlight in this piece for beginning strings. Build confidence and skills in your bass section as they lead the orchestra while navigating the shift between first and third position. Melodic material in G lydian is shared among all…
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What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over Peter Blair has taken the chord progression and crafted a wonderful chart for younger bands. Creative rhythmic development throughout makes this chart a winner.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
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Veteran composer and arranger Larry Clark has crafted a masterful mashup of familiar carols and holiday songs in this easy medley. Your students and audience will enjoy this engaging and entertaining combination of familiar music.
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The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on “In a Mellow Tone” is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay between the sections and a teriffic Sax soli this solid…
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This exciting Latin chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, and is the perfect closer or opener. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist…
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This tribute to jazz legend Buddy Rich is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this chart accessible to young players while the melody trading phrases with the drums captures the feel of…
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Here’s an easy swing chart from respected composer and arranger Carl Strommen. In the Kendor Jazz Quest Series, this chart is based on the chord changes to the Gershwin hit ‘S Wonderful. Lots of tutti rhythmic figures and solid ensemble writing throughout…
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