Easy Improvisation (Tuba)

SKU: KN.42106

UPC: 822795421064.

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy level. While there is a short section that may be improvised, the solo part is entirely written and no improvisation is required. Scored for 12-17 players, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Duration 4:10.

SKU: KN.42027S

UPC: 822795420272.

This swing original features great scoring and a solid melody. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation for medium easy groups. Written with reduced instrumentation (12-17 players), optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are included in each set. Duration 3:40.

SKU: KN.42027

UPC: 822795420272.

This swing original features great scoring and a solid melody. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation for medium easy groups. Written with reduced instrumentation (12-17 players), optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are included in each set. Duration 3:40.

SKU: KN.42106S

UPC: 822795421064.

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy level. While there is a short section that may be improvised, the solo part is entirely written and no improvisation is required. Scored for 12-17 players, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Duration 4:10.

SKU: KN.42357

UPC: 822795423570.

This beautiful 8/8 ballad is the perfect showcase for your trumpet soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace easy level chart. While there is a short section that may be improvised, the solo part is entirely written and no improvisation is required. Duration 4:22.

SKU: KN.63320

UPC: 822795633207.

Based on the chord changes to Flamingo, this medium tempo samba features easy-to-play rhythms and plenty of unison melodies. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Features Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players and includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes.

Trumpet Range = E5

Trombone Range = D4.

SKU: KN.42183S

UPC: 822795421835.

Combi ning a pensive melody and rich harmonies, this beautiful easy level rock ballad is the perfect showcase for trumpet soloist. The solo part is entirely written out (no improvisation required), and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes are included. Duration 2:33.

SKU: KN.42357S

UPC: 822795423570.

This beautiful 8/8 ballad is the perfect showcase for your trumpet soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace easy level chart. While there is a short section that may be improvised, the solo part is entirely written and no improvisation is required. Duration 4:22.

SKU: KN.42043S

UPC: 822795420432.

This Latin chart at the medium easy level is sure to light up your next holiday concert. Featuring Joy To The World, Good King Wenceslas and We Wish You A Merry Christmas, it's supported by solid ensemble writing, spots for improvisation and a burning Latin groove. Scored for 12-17 players with optional flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes parts are included. Duration 2:47.

SKU: KN.63320S

UPC: 822795633207.

Based on the chord changes to Flamingo, this medium tempo samba features easy-to-play rhythms, an open solo section, and plenty of unison melodies. Written for beginning groups, the open solo section features any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 3:05.

SKU: KN.42005

UPC: 822795420050.

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has it all -- a strong melody, solid ensemble writing and an open solo section (written solos provided). Duration 2:55.

SKU: KN.60425S

UPC: 822795604252.

This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lead the ensemble during the shout chorus. The alto saxophone soloist is encouraged to improvise over the accessible minor blues progression, however a written solo is also provided. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:20.

SKU: KN.60285S

UPC: 822795602852.

Here is a fun medium-up swing chart for developing groups that pays homage to the great Benny Golson. Features include reasonable range requirements, notated rhythm section parts, and an easy, but very hip, solo section. This will garner a great response from your audience as an opener or closer. Suggested solos are provided, but the composer urges novice jazz players to improvise over the easy-to-navigate chord progression. Each set also includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:45. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: CL.025-3621-00

Part of the new Barnhouse Jazz For Developing Concert Band Series, this very hip Latin-rock chart features a great vamp, memorable melodic lines, and solid ensemble scoring. Along with traditional big band, expanded instrumentation includes parts for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, french horn, baritone, and tuba. The simple, two-chord, solo section is perfect for encouraging all of your students to improvise (suggested solos are included). This is a great chart for a young band, easy to put together, fun to play, and just right as a change of pace on your concert.

SKU: CL.025-3621-01

Part of the new Barnhouse Jazz For Developing Concert Band Series, this very hip Latin-rock chart features a great vamp, memorable melodic lines, and solid ensemble scoring. Along with traditional big band, expanded instrumentation includes parts for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, french horn, baritone, and tuba. The simple, two-chord, solo section is perfect for encouraging all of your students to improvise (suggested solos are included). This is a great chart for a young band, easy to put together, fun to play, and just right as a change of pace on your concert.

SKU: KN.42025S

UPC: 822795420258.

Featu ring trumpet, this easy level chart opens with a rubato introduction and solo melodic statement before the slow bossa groove takes over. Lush ensemble writing throughout provides a perfect setting for the trumpet solo, which can be improvised or played as written (top note F5). Duration 4:23.

SKU: KN.60670S

UPC: 822795606706.

This accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism, lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. Composed for developing big bands, it features a memorable melody throughout. While written solos for trumpet and trombone are included, improvising over easy chord progressions is encouraged. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 4:15.