Jazz AND Kids

SKU: KN.04720S

UPC: 822795047202.

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this expressive swing ballad gives solo work to trumpet, trombone, and to everyone for 3 bars just before the closing section, where Thad's directions say everybody play a solo in any key. An ad lib trumpet solo on the final fermata brings this classic chart to a satisfying close. Rhythm section parts are partially notated. Duration 6:00.

SKU: CL.SCM-1012-00

A hip hop piece at an easy level that kids should really dig. Ranges are moderate with optional higher notes if you have the horses. Written solos.

SKU: KN.JJK2305FS

12 x 9 inches.

One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele's new funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles.

SKU: LO.60-1095H

UPC: 000308076776.

A follow-up to his successful Steppin' Up To The Blues, this new blues in F is as easy as it gets, but it sounds great and kids love it! Each chorus of blues adds a new idea in the winds and in the rhythm section based on the previous chorus, so the chart will come together quickly. In the solo section, the background figures are based on guide tones (thirds and sevenths) so the band will be able to really hear the blues progression and build easy solos using just a few notes.

SKU: CL.032-2679-00

An easy but effective rock tune by Howard Rowe that is sure to please. Features a small combo within the band that consist of Alto, Tenor, Trumpet & Trombone. No Solos except for short drum fills and it’s playable with limited instrumentation. Well notated rhythm section parts will help inexperienced players get the right feel. Excellent choice for younger bands that want to sound like the big kids!

SKU: CL.030-2204-01

Your kids are gonna love this one! A very easy rock tune that’s playable with limited instrumentations, even the youngest bands will sound great on this very appealing number. This arrangement can even work well with bands that are lacking a bass player as the very rhythmic bass pattern is also covered in the Trombones, Bari Sax, and Piano parts. No solos except for a few very easy drum fills.

SKU: AP.49773

UPC: 038081568607. English. Words by John Jacobson.

One part Jacobson creativity, and one part Kirby jazz. Kids will adore this chart that's not only a fresh holiday feature, but also a solid introduction to beginning scat singing. Designed with developing groups in mind, but enjoyable for any one. Perform with the swingin' SoundTrax or a live rhythm section (guitar, bass, and drumset SoundPax). As a special bonus, John's choreography is printed in the music.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.