Ensemble

This tune will remind you of all those Blue note records you bought over the years. Moderate in tempo, difficulty level and full of surprises. Not quite a Blues in F---better!

Remember 'Moanin'? Carl has done a great job with this at the HS, Middle School or Jr. High Level. Blues in F (Playable with a smaller group).

Simple Latin based tune written in mostly unision, octaves, counterpoint and block harmonies. Written solos for tenor and trumpet.

An easy Basie/Nestico style swinger at a Med Fast tempo. Brass ranges are very comfortable with lots of unisons and full ensemble sections.

Carl Strommen, one of the most prolific educational writers, has penned the funk chart that students will love. The chord structure is blues in F which can feature any of your soloists. This compositi...

This beautiful ballad features flugelhorn solo and a lush background. Features lots of muted brass and parts for flute, soprano sax, and bass clarinet. Changes appear in the fourth trumpet/flugelhorn...

Rachel Steckler O'Kaine has written out the optional conga and sekere parts to aid your percussionist in creating Afro-Cuban rhythms as easily as possible. Check out the performance notes for specific...

Reminiscent of the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band, this tune settles into a nice groove after a tongue-in-cheek intro that's sure to bring back visions of the Groove Merchant. Rachel has scored this...

High energy, happy Funky/Hip Hop that sounds much harder that the written parts. Simple, contemporary changes make solos a breeze.

Real Funky and not too difficult. Short 'shout' chorus and short rehearsal time.

Based on the changes to 'I Got Rhythm', this happy calypso style composition will add variety to your programming and will keep your students on their toes. Gr. 3+ Level. Med. tempo Calypso groove.

Traditional Hymn - Arr. as a Medium Samba.

Commissioned by the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association for the SEIBA Honors Jazz Ensemble, 'Bird Clues' is a 24-bar 'bird blues' bop vehicle that moves back and forth from F to Db (12 bars each)....

Commissioned by the Pella (IA) High School Jazz Band. 'Elegy for Holly' is a poignant vehicle for solo soprano saxophone. Reminiscent of Oliver Nelson's 'I Hope in Time a Change Will Come', this chart...

Commissioned by the family of the late Dr. Ed Ceilley for the University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One, 'Medicine Man' is cast in an even 8th, 'ECM-ish' groove ala Jack DeJohnette. Featured soloists...

Commissioned by Phil Wise and the Missouri Southern Univ Jazz orchestra. A jazz mambo showcasing a challenging trumpet soli that alternates with a very singable band 'coro'. Features tenor sax, trumpe...

Commissioned by Jim Oates. This contemporary jazz waltz features Bass, Piano [or Guitar], & Tenor Sax soloists. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to E.

Nice blowing vehicle on the chord changes to Miles Davis' Solar, can be opened up to feature any number of soloists. Extensive Sax soli is a highlight. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to Eb.

Mini suite in four movements. 1-Log-on, 2-Info-Highway. 3-Chat rooms, 4-E-mail Special. An effective programmatic piece.

Commissioned by Eric Schmitz, for the University of Rochester (NY) Jazz Ensemble, Arenas is an exciting, hard-driving, Afro-Cuban chart cast in a modal harmonic framework. In addition to an unaccompan...

Volume 2 of the Ten Minute Jazz Improve emphasizes minor 7th and minor 9th jazz chords and the dorian mode. Includes tune 'Dorian's Waltz'.