Saxophone Section Workout with MP3s (6 pieces to develop the jazz ensemble section)

SKU: KN.20871

UPC: 822795208719.

This collection was conceived as a tool to help the saxophone section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation and phrasing. It includes 6 full performance pieces in a variety of styles. Optional rhythm section parts are included, along with written or ad lib solos for any player. Two downloadable MP3 tracks are included for each piece: a full performance with rhythm section, and a rhythm section only MP3 that can be used in rehearsals or performances without a rhythm section.

SKU: HL.877504

ISBN 9781495079054. UPC: 888680651961. 9.0x12.0x0.135 inches. Mike Steinel Books with Online Audio.

Mike Steinel's follow-up book to his popular Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a full band setting or individually. After a brief review of style basics, this comprehensive method includes a section of daily warm-ups and workouts for rehearsal, followed by a variety of lessons covering specific styles and improvisation concepts. Each lesson ends with a full band performance piece. Take your students to the next level with this masterful approach! Features • Review of important concepts from Book 1 • Warm-ups and workouts for the start of rehearsals • Lessons covering a variety of jazz styles and improvisation concepts • Nine rewarding full band pieces that reinforce each lesson • Information on the cities, regions, and people influencing the evolution of jazz • Recordings of all exercises, including full band arrangements and sample solos* • Grade/Level 3 * Each book includes an access code for audio files on “MyLibrary” (internet required.) Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

SKU: HL.877505

ISBN 9781495079061. UPC: 888680651978. 9.0x12.0x0.13 inches. Mike Steinel Books with Online Audio.

Mike Steinel's follow-up book to his popular Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a full band setting or individually. After a brief review of style basics, this comprehensive method includes a section of daily warm-ups and workouts for rehearsal, followed by a variety of lessons covering specific styles and improvisation concepts. Each lesson ends with a full band performance piece. Take your students to the next level with this masterful approach! Features • Review of important concepts from Book 1 • Warm-ups and workouts for the start of rehearsals • Lessons covering a variety of jazz styles and improvisation concepts • Nine rewarding full band pieces that reinforce each lesson • Information on the cities, regions, and people influencing the evolution of jazz • Recordings of all exercises, including full band arrangements and sample solos* • Grade/Level 3 * Each book includes an access code for audio files on “MyLibrary” (internet required.) Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

SKU: CF.YPS167

ISBN 9781491143964. UPC: 680160901463. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

As the title suggests, your saxophone section will get a good workout in this clever section feature. Andrew Balent's original tune is taken through several variations including a nice little swing section. There are many opportunities for the other instruments to shine as well in some nice interplay between the saxes and the rest of the band. Highlight your budding saxophonists with this fun little piece!

SKU: CF.YPS167F

ISBN 9781491143971. UPC: 680160901470. 9 x 12 inches.

As the title suggests, your saxophone section will get a good workout in this clever section feature. Andrew Balent's original tune is taken through several variations including a nice little swing section. There are many opportunities for the other instruments to shine as well in some nice interplay between the saxes and the rest of the band. Highlight your budding saxophonists with this fun little piece!