Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

After opening with an easy written solo for piano of "O Christmas Tree", the winds enter in a new key with an elegant statement of the melody. The tempo gets kicked up into swing for a clever treatmen...

After opening with an easy written solo for piano of "O Christmas Tree", the winds enter in a new key with an elegant statement of the melody. The tempo gets kicked up into swing for a clever treatmen...

Looking for a reason to have the band wear shades? Here's the answer! Nice little bass riff, splashy piano chords and finger snaps set up this chart perfectly. Great motivic development and some weavi...

This new Calypso chart from jazz musician and educator Kris Berg might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition use...

Here's a great new chart from composer Jack Cooper that is sure to be a hit. Super ensemble writing and solid scoring will have your band sounding like champs. Jack uses the #11 of a Bb chord as one o...

The holidays never had it so good! David Samuel has taken the classic carol Deck the Halls and turned it into a funky, rhythmic piece that will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There is a terrific winds...

This beautifully arranged version of the classic Silent Night features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout...no improvis...

We are pleased to welcome new composer Colin Plank to the Excelcia catalog! This is an exciting swing chart that clocks in at 144. Excellent motivic development and the cool changes in D minor combine...

Check out the cool Birdland groove and the splashy Piano fills on this new rock chart from Steve Parsons. Well written and detailed rhythm section parts will make this a breeze to rehearse, and the hi...