Partitions de FJH pour Ensemble Jazz

Finally a great set of warm-ups for your beginning jazz ensemble. Chris Sharp draws from his experience as a public school jazz director and professional arranger to offer this useful set of warm-ups. The six exercises are designed to teach the different harmonies styles and rhythms of popular and traditional jazz. Included are chorales with extended harmonies rock swing and bossa styles. Perfect to ?wake up? your ensemble before a rehearsal or performance!

This swing chart has a very relaxed sound to it and is based on the chord changes of Cole Porter's Just One of Those Things. Plenty of ensemble writing makes this an ideal chart for your first year jazz ensemble. Extremely modest ranges and technical demands with a more complex sound. Be sure to listen to this one!

A very easy rocker for the beginning or developing jazz ensemble. There are no solos just straight ahead full ensemble blowing. The top written note for trumpet is D.

Can't decide which tunes you want on your winter concert? Solve the problem instantly with this collection of holiday favorites all in one chart! Extremely easy with several interesting twists to make this more appealing for your group and the audience as well. Perfect for your first year jazz ensemble.

This laid-back arrangement of Jerome Kern's Katy-Did is great for establishing an easy groove. Some optional plunger work for the trumpets can really add to the style. Ideal for introducing the band to some more complex harmonies while staying well within the abilities of your beginning jazz ensemble. A great arrangement!

What a great chart for young jazz ensembles! Taking some of the basic elements of bop Rob Vuono has created an up-tempo swing chart that is very accessible yet sounds complex. The main catch is an on-the-beat rhythmic figure almost hinting at the word Bop! Your audience is sure to love it and your students won’t be able to get enough of it! (2:15)

No solos to worry about in this easy going swing chart with great appeal. Based on ?rhythm changes? around a moderate swing 2 and 4 this chart includes some great plunger work (optional) for the brass. Swing Spoken Here hooks you right away and doesn?t let go excellent writing that is sure to become a favorite with young jazz ensembles!

This rock medley gives a Broadway-style treatment to some of the most beloved patriotic tunes including America Yankee Doodle The Marines’ Hymn Battle Hymn of the Republic and Stars and Stripes Forever. A grand introduction in a slow 3/4 swing quickly moves into the rock medley that will surely captivate your audience. Very easy to put together with nothing but solid ensemble writing and a great field drum break toward the end of the chart!

Get your hip-hop on with this new chart featuring an optional rap section (for soloist or group). Limited technical demands make this a very accessible piece for younger bands. The hip-hop groove alternates with swing passages and there are many articulations provided to help achieve the correct style. A great piece for a refreshing change of pace and sure to get your groove on! (2:30)