Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on ?In A Christmas Mood?) this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in a jazzballad style) Joy to the World O Little Town of Bethlehem and an up-tempo swing version of Deck the Hall. Wonderful sounds from the swing era of the '40s in an entertaining holiday setting.

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.

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with othermembers of the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowingstudents to study the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

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!

You Raise Me Up is part of the wonderful Young Jazz Ensemble series designed for developing Jazz groups and young players of grade 2 standard. The full instrumentation for a large brass band is provided though this flexible ensemble is versatile enough to be played by smaller groups as are further optional parts to extend or alter the arrangement to suit. A smash hit on either side of the Atlantic performed by vocal star Josh Groban and Westlife and also sung as a touching tribute to the NASA space shuttle Columbia astronauts this uplifting melody has arranged for the young Jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo with modest brass ranges thisn straighteigth-note chart will come together. This chart builds in intensity with modulations from F to G to A-Flat. This is a must have enjoyable and entertaining edition. This fabulous package also contains a CD including all the songs from the series played by professional musicians allowing yiou to hear how each arrangement should sound.

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* * Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Two CDs included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

15 Selections from the Easy Jazz Ensemble Series-From Hal Leonard's long-standing series for Easy Jazz Ensemble here is a marvelous collection of 15 outstanding arrangements. From well-known jazz standards to rock classics this is quality and variety at a greatvalue!Includes: All Blues All of Me Beyond the Sea Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Freddie Freeloader Green Onions Hey Jude In a Sentimental Mood Kansas City Respect Saxes with Attitude Sesame Street Theme Sidewinder Tuxedo Junction and 25 or 6 to 4.