SKU: FJ.JE4153S
English.
This energetic Latin Jazz take on the classic Watermelon Man will be a welcome addition to any band's library. Based on a 16-bar blues form with a bridge, the arrangement features a Salsa interlude showing off the ensemble. Solo in tenor 1 and drums.
About FJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Ranges and rhythms are expanded to work with accomplished high school, college, and professional ensembles. Written solos are usually provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 4 - 5
SKU: AP.48175S
UPC: 038081557915. English.
An extremely energetic and impressive work composed for first year ensembles that will captivate students and audiences alike. Scored against an intensive percussive background, the work consistently presents melodic and rhythmic driving forces that will make the group sound polished. (2:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: CL.SCM-1096-01
This easy play chart has combines a 16th note rock feel with brass figures and a flowing unison saxophone counter melody. The bridge lightens up to an 1/8th note rock feel then returns in full glory with the whole ensemble. There are no improvised sections except for the aggressive guitar solo over the ensemble at the end. Written solos. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( G) , Trb. (G) , Alto (Bb).
SKU: AP.46666S
UPC: 038081535296. English.
This lively and bright music for young band features fanfares, tuneful melodies, unexpected harmonies, and lots of rhythmic drive!
SKU: KN.61692
UPC: 822795616927. 12 x 9 inches.
Here is something different for your jazz band program - a groovy second-line tune with a tinge of contemporary jazz. Alternating with a swinging bridge, this chart delivers energy to your set! Duration 5:45.
SKU: KJ.ZB370F
UPC: 8402701737.
Rio Nido is based on the bossa nova groove, which originated in Brazil. The feel is relaxed throughout, and played in a very unhurried manner. The song has an AABA form, with the melody being passed between the brass and woodwind sections every eight bars before a short interlude into the solo section. Following the solos, a brief shout chorus is heard before the song recaps at the bridge. The piece concludes with a tag of the last four bars of the song, ending on a unison pitch.
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: CL.012-2113-01
Based on a single sweeping melody and evocative harmonic setting is intended to musically represent the awesome beauty of the area of its namesake in southern Utah. Contrasting colors in the middle section, and a fresh rhythmic motif derived from the introduction in the finale create a unique work loaded with musical vitality.
About Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed
Masterful settings for concert band by the venerable Alfred Reed, these works have been scored to achieve richness and beauty without detracting from the textural construction created by Bach himself. Marvelous educational and program material!
SKU: BT.AMP-069-010
English-German-French-Dutch.
The picturesque town of Mandalen lies amid snow-covered mountains and scenic fjords on the west coast of Norway. MANDALEN LANDSCAPES was commissioned by and written for Måndalen Skule og Ungdomskorps (Mandalen School and Youth Band) for a major concert in November 2003 at the instigation of its conductor, John Hudson, a long-time friend of composer Philip Sparke.Sparke set out to capture the beauty of the area in music and the piece opens with an evocation of the crisp, clear air of a Norwegian morning. After this introduction, the main theme is stated on clarinets and saxophones. A central bridge section takes the listener through several moods until the brass reintroducethe main theme under a woodwind descant. Material from the introduction brings the work to a peaceful close.
SKU: CL.SCM-1051-01
This funk chart is based on two chord changes which make soloing a breeze. A short interlude (Bridge) provides a break from the 2 chords.
SKU: KJ.WB490F
UPC: 8402704857.
The simple melody of this famous hymn is treated to lush harmonizations and searing emotion. In this arrangement, the tune is heard in its entirety three times, each time becoming more impassioned. Between each iteration of the hymn, the composer includes original material that serves to bridge the ardent treatment of the multiple verses. After a change of key, the climax of the work is delayed and extended before the music evaporates back into its simplest and purest form. Amazing Grace is a wonderful vehicle for increasing the musicality of the young intermediate band.
About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance
Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method./Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.
SKU: FJ.B1460
UPC: 674398227969. English.
This dynamic and contemporary fanfare combines elements from Schumann's George Washington Bridge and Copland's Lincoln Portrait. Premiered at the Kennedy Center, this work for mature ensembles spins a web of fanfare themes and lyrical melodies that all converge on each other in a massive statement of power and triumph. Outstanding!
About FJH Symphonic Band
Appropriate for accomplished high school, college, and professional groups. Includes expanded instrumentation and ranges. Grades 4 - 5
SKU: HL.44010409
UPC: 884088405151. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Salute to a Hero opens with a brass fanfare, decorated by the woodwinds. After a short bridge passage the fanfare reappears, played by the full band. A central lyrical section brings a mood of calm and contrasts brass and woodwind sections before the fanfare returns bringing the work to a dramatic finish. Duration: 2:00 (Grade 4).
SKU: KJ.ZB403
ISBN 9788402702579. UPC: 8402702579.
Play it cool with this contemporary modal chart. The melody is passed among all the sections of the band, and the bridge features many contrasting colors and a heavy half time feel. The extended form is a terrific vehicle to allow your talented soloist to stretch out.
SKU: KJ.ZB366
UPC: 8402701731.
Snowdogs Rock was commissioned by the Central Middle School Jazz Ensemble in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The piece introduces some different musical elements in the context of a familiar groove (rock) and familiar chord progression (blues). The bridge sections (bars 17-24 and 41-48) feature tone clusters that are somewhat unusual in jazz ensemble pieces. Play the piece on a cold winter's night to heat up the band and the audience!
SKU: BT.DHP-0991451-140
Wir schlüpfen in die Haut von Miguel und reisen mit ihm nach Australien. Einigermaßen entfremdet von seiner spanischen Heimat schlendert er durch das Viertel The Rocks in Sydney. Auf einem kleinen Markt entdeckt er einen Druck des Gemäldes Pacific Dreams von William DeShazo. Das Bild stellt die Meeresbrandung auf einer exotischen Insel im Pazifik dar. Während die eindrucksvolle Harbour Bridge von Sidney vor ihm auftaucht, ist er in Gedanken bei den heißen Stränden im Stillen Ozean. Auf einmal kommt ihm das Thema in den Sinn, das er einst über die Gewässer Japans komponiert hatte. Liegt es an den asiatischen Einflüssen, die im kosmopolitischen Sydney so vielfältig vertretensind? Oder sind es die Wasser rund um Sydney, über die er nach Tahiti segeln könnte? Er ist sich unsicher. Könnte er genau dieses Thema für eine neue Komposition über die Metropole Sydney verwenden? Wie sollte er seine Träume vom Pazifik, seine Pacific Dreams, in diese Mixtur einbringen? Vielleicht könnte er den Wortschatz von Inseln wie Hawaii und Tahiti für seine Komposition verwenden. Und einen gemischten Chor die schönen Vokalverbindungen ad libitum singen lassen. Mit diesen Ideen im Kopf steigt er in die Metro am Circular Quay. Auf ins Hotel und frisch ans Werk! Jetzt muss er einfach komponieren.... Pacific Dreams descrive l’esperienza di Miguel, un compositore spagnolo che, stanco della vita nella terra natia, parte per un viaggio a Sydney dove scopre una stampa raffigurante i cavalloni del Pacifico. Improvvisamente Miguel ricorda un tema composto in precedenza sui laghi giapponesi. E’ l’influenza asiatica presente nella cosmopolita Sydney che porta questo tema alla mente? Oppure è l’acqua attorno a Sydney sulla quale si può navigare verso Tahiti? Non si sa, ma Miguel avverte l’immediato bisogno di rientrare in albergo e comporre….
SKU: KN.60748S
UPC: 822795607482.
This tuneful funk/rock chart for developing groups starts off with a bang and doesn't let up. Set in a half-time feel, the initial bluesy melody is contrasted by a riff at the bridge and additional counter-melodies throughout. An alto saxophone solo (ad lib or as written) contains an easy three-chord progression. 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 3:15.
SKU: CL.032-3799-01
And the prize goes to your rhythm section! They will absolutely love this half-time/double-time rock chart! The bell-ride cymbal work and eighth note bass line really drive this tune. Your sax section will shine on the true unison sax soli and then the brass section then kicks it into overdrive with a contrasting bridge section. This chart sounds harder than it really is. And all solos are optional as the chart cooks with just the great sax soli and brass kicks. A guitar performance helper part includes tablature for licks and chord shape suggestions. A sure winner!
