Like other sets in Jim Mahaffey's “Ten-Minute” series for jazz ensemble these three unison warmups can be performed by your group in a 10-minute warmup at the beginning of your rehearsal. Each section is in a familiarkey (Concert Bb Eb or F) and inludes scales in each of the seven modes plus the blues pentatonic and whole tone scales. A must-have for every jazz lab.

Play and Learn is an exciting method to learn the art of jazz improvisation -- for individual study or classroom use with an entire jazz ensemble. Through the use of recorded jazz tracks (70 on the CDs included), sequenced concepts involving exercises, licks and mini-charts, plus structured lessons, a student can acquire improvisation skills.

2. Intermediate Level Score Edition Pack-A collection of exciting jazz repertoire for classrooms and concerts at three progressive levels - Initial Intermediate and Advanced. This Score Edition Pack contains: Eight original pieces in a challenging range of styles by leading jazz composers. Score and parts for C B flat E flat and bass-clef instruments plus parts for a rhythm section of piano bass guitar and drums. The parts may be photocopied allowing for flexible ensemble playing. Booklet of detailed performance and rehearsal notes with comments on stylistic and cultural influences.

Approaching The Standards is an innovative user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a typical jazz gig setting clearly written musical examples jazz vocabulary transcription opportunities informative composer insight a glossary of jazz terms and a useful discography.

One of the hottest Beatles' tunes of all time for beginning jazz ensemble? You bet! Chris Sharp has done an excellent job of retaining the flare that made this one of the world's most beloved songs. No solos - just straight ahead ensemble writing with an easy shout chorus.

Score-Duke Ellington's Come Sunday arranged by Mike Tomaro for Jazz Ensemble.Come Sunday was originally composed as part of Ellington's suite Black Brown andBeige. After a disappointing critical response to its first performance in 1943 Ellington divided the three-part suite into six shorter sections leaving in 'Come Sunday' and 'Work Song'. It is this version that herecorded for an album of the same title in 1958.

The conductors score for the First Year Charts Collection For Jazz Ensemble. This edition comes with a CD of all the charts.

Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions?, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS - violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!

Cette récente pop heurté à la Counting Crows a figuré dans le film Shrek 2. Avec un style rock énergique et mélodie mélodieux, celui-ci fonctionne grands pour ensemble de jazz. / Jazz Band

Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4 This well-known Latin classic has been recorded by many jazz artists and lends itself to an easy relaxed feel. Written in a very comfortable range for vocalists this exceptional chart by Mark Taylor will bea joy to perform.