SKU: KJ.ZB360

ISBN 9788402701640. UPC: 8402701647.

Give warmth to your next concert with One for Winnette, a ballad that features solo trumpet all the way. This skillfully crafted chart allows your band to focus on musicianship, dynamics, and phrasing, while your student soloist or guest artist gets to really open up in the extended improvised solo section. Highest trumpet note: C.

SKU: KN.62033

UPC: 822795620337.

Commissioned by the Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble in Rochester (NY), this winning original alternates between a Latin and straight 8th-note feel, and draws from the ascending melodic minor scale and its related modes for source material. It's a sophisticated chart with moderate range demands and notated rhythm section parts. Soloists can navigate the 16-measure solo using just a single scale over hip jazz chords. Duration 6:55.

SKU: KJ.ZB435

UPC: 084027044759.

Even though it was created in the frozen north of Minnesota, this chart cooks with Brazilian fire. Open intervals and thick textures give way to a strong melody that is passed through the ensemble. The exciting shout chorus kicks all the way to the end. A winner!

About First Place for Jazz

All First Place for Jazz selections feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and open solo sections.

SKU: KJ.ZB393F

UPC: 8402702310.

Mike Kamuf has composed another winner with The Goodness Box, a chart that is correlated with the Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method. A riff-oriented melody over a funky rhythm section groove makes this a perfect concert or festival selection. - Beginning Level Jazz Charts - Flexibly orchestrated so that they can be played with as few as 9 players. - Everyone in the ensemble has an opportunity to improvise in the open solo section. - Includes two suggested solos and a CD with a solo practice track, to facilitate successful improvisation.

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!

SKU: KN.61035

UPC: 822795610352.

Continuing with Carl Strommen's popular baseball-theme charts, this one refers to the tradition of infielders tossing the ball to each other after a successful out. It opens with an unaccompanied bass solo, followed by a trumpet and tenor soli. The same duo is later featured in the written or ad-lib solo section. Set in a bright swing groove for advancing groups, shifts between 2 and 4 feels and solid material for all make it a sure winner. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 3:05.

SKU: KJ.ZB399F

UPC: 8402702318.

Softly is a beautiful ballad in a slow funk/rock style that blends solo improvisation and terrific ensemble writing into a chart that will be a winner for any concert or festival performance. Brad Ciechomski has written successfully for concert band and jazz ensemble, and has created another gem of a composition that is musically satisfying while being very playable by students.

SKU: CL.032-4480-00

A totally energetic and exciting rock piece featuring a hip, driving, minor-key melody over a set of shifting and unexpected chord changes. Built upon a 12-bar frame, featuring lines layered over the propulsive bass line. No solos to worry about on this chart; just great ensemble writing that features the entire band. An exciting drum break leads into a solid saxophone soli, followed by a sensational out-chorus that builds and builds. Carefully scored with modest ranges and to sound full with limited instrumentation, A sure winner!

SKU: KN.KEN60315S

UPC: 822795603156.

A pleasing melody with dense ensemble scoring, well-articulated swing figures, and a written or ad lib solo section for all make this fresh original a definite program winner for developing groups. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:00.

SKU: CL.SCM-1091-00

Carl has created a very playable medium Latin groove with a strong intro and a flowing unison melody. The full ensemble joins in before the first solo which enters and exits with a unison montuno for the rhythm section. The pleasant melody, written solos, easy ranges and even 8th feel throughout make this a winner needing little rehearsal time. Written out solos. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( A) , Trb 1. (F) , Alto (C#).

SKU: CL.030-2361-00

Another winner for very young jazz bands by Ken Harris. Great melodic writing and solid scoring make this chart a perfect training chart for young bands. This arrangement can be played with a limited instrumentation and its style makes it perfect for contest or concert use at this level. No Solos but plenty of great sounds.Super chart!

SKU: CL.031-2578-01

A bright shuffle arrangement for younger bands that really kicks! Includes an open section for solos by any instrument and lots of great ensemble licks that really give this chart appeal. The ranges are modest, but the results are not. Your students will love performing this great chart. Playable with limited instrumentation and an outstanding choice for contest or concert use! A Real Winner!