Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

The unmistakable creativity of composer Kris Berg shines through in the up-tempo swinger. This is a unique chart that usually only appears in Grade 4 - 5 repertoire, but Kris has done a masterful job...

The unmistakable creativity of composer Kris Berg shines through in the up-tempo swinger. This is a unique chart that usually only appears in Grade 4 - 5 repertoire, but Kris has done a masterful job...

If you are looking for a well-developed blues chart with a straight ahead swing feel that has some "meat on the bones" this is the composition for you. Jeff has pulled out all the stops on this wonder...

If you are looking for a well-developed blues chart with a straight ahead swing feel that has some "meat on the bones" this is the composition for you. Jeff has pulled out all the stops on this wonder...

First released in 1954, this setting of the 19th-century folk song popularized by Glenn Miller in 1939 begins with an 8-bar marcato intro before settling into the familiar swing groove. The thematic b...

This swing excursion commissioned by the School District 45 Jazz Band in Villa Park (IL) serves equally well as a concert opener or closer, and will teach and/or reinforce the basic rhythms that every...

This solid swing tune featuring an open solo section, modest brass ranges, and lots of full-ensemble scoring comes with a sheet of written solo lines for all instrument types for players with little o...

Many of Count Basie's greatest chart started with him playing the melody with his rhythm section and this accessible chart provides your pianist with that experience. This great blues chart also inclu...

Here's an easy, straight-ahead swing chart that has it all -- an abundance of basic figures, a clever melody, written or ad lib open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work. Duration 3:33. Avail...

This tribute to Thelonious Monk captures the spirit and sounds of his iconic jazz music. Blues-based changes, sax and brass solis, and an open solo section (written solos provided) are highlights. Dur...

This tribute to jazz legend Oscar Peterson is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this swing chart accessible for groups at th...

This tribute to jazz legend Oscar Peterson is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this swing chart accessible for groups at th...

Written in the style of the great Count Basie, this chart is full of wonderful teaching opportunities for developing groups. Simple, yet effective ensemble writing, blues-based changes, and a swinging...

Featuring ample use of fundamental swing figures and abundant ensemble work, this solid blues chart in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra provides a wonderful educational experience for youn...

Whether your ensemble has some experience or is in the developmental stages, this tuneful chart is suitable for all performance situations, particularly festivals. All instruments have interesting par...

This moderate swing original features all the elements to make your developing groups shine. Lots of unison writing will give the players confidence, and the brass ranges are accessible (G5 trumpet, E...

An ideal Basie-style opener for your next concert or festival performance, this features the 1st Alto and 1st Trombone players. All the elements are present for a swinging performance - a classic "2"...

This medium swing original for developing groups is a riff-based blues in the tradition of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington bands. The solo section is playable by any instrument with solo sheets pro...

This medium swing original for developing groups is a riff-based blues in the tradition of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington bands. The solo section is playable by any instrument with solo sheets pro...

This piece is an effective blues original designed especially for developing groups. Whether your ensemble has some experience or is in the developmental stages, this chart is suitable for all perform...

This swing chart for developing groups employs a tuneful melody and includes written or ad lib solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet and trombone. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Grees...

This swing chart for developing groups employs a tuneful melody and includes written or ad lib solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet and trombone. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Grees...

This engaging moderate swing original for developing groups is full of great teaching material. Based on chromatic scale patterns and contrapuntal writing, it will build sectional independence through...

Professional composer Carl Strommen has followed up his bestselling Line Drive with another great chart sporting a baseball title; this one refers to alternating two and four feels. As the chart repea...

Professional composer Carl Carl Strommen has followed up his bestselling Line Drive with another great chart sporting a baseball titlethis one refers to alternating two and four feels. As the chart re...