If you are looking for a fresh sounding Latin-rock chart that features the full ensemble you should certainly check out this new piece from Terry White. After the dynamic introduction Tenor Sax and Trumpet 1 lead the way. Several harmonic, melodic and…
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Your students will have a great time with this rollicking new composition from Eric Davis. It is also a fantastic way to reinforce eighth-quarter-eighth syncopation. Your whole ensemble will be all stars with this fun-filled piece.
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This delightful, breezy bossa has all the ingredients of a great chart…an engaging melody, a fresh harmonic approach and captivating rhythmic development. Written solos are included for Trumpet 2 and Trombone 1 over easy ii7 - V changes followed by an…
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Perfect for spring concerts, this piece demonstrates both pizzicato and arco playing, and offers a chance to achieve dynamic contrast between the P and MF sections. Educationally sound, fun to play, fun to listen to, it’s just a perfect way to celebrate the…
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The driving rhythm and bold E minor harmony of the opening section contrasts beautifully with the lyrical and sweeping B section. The main theme returns to lead to a dramatic ending. Great for showing off the dynamic reaches of your Orchestra.
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This is a happy-go-lucky medium swinger from the pen of composer Greg Yasinitsky that is sure to bring a smile to the face of everyone in the audience. A great melody, fun harmony and engaging rhythms are brought together to make this chart a winner.…
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Alternating between an easy “two” feel and a shuffle “four” this solid chart just sounds great. Composer Carl Strommen has a knack for making very playable charts sound full and appealing and there is a lot to like in this new selection.
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Riu, Riu, Chiu is one of the most well-known pieces from the Renaissance and has become a staple of holiday programming. The composition is in Dorian mode, so it could serve as a good introduction to music that isn’t in a major key.
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This unique set of 17 warm-up pieces for the young Jazz Ensemble covers the essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two styles of Jazz: “even eighth note” (such as Latin Rock) and Swing music. After the initial two legato warm-ups, the music is…
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The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a written solo in Trumpet 1 that is cued in Trumpet 2, and…
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Jazz Ensemble
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