Jazz Ensemble Music 2021-2022
Jazz Ensemble Music 2021-2022
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Concert Band Music 2021-2022
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All Excelcia Jazz charts come with free play-along practice tracks for practice of improvisation skills, that feature rhythm section accompaniment over the solo section changes.
Choose the Perfect Level for Your Ensemble
Grouped in five difficulty levels ranging from beginner to advanced, each Excelcia Jazz chart is carefully edited and has fully notated rhythm section parts, with chord changes where appropriate. Guitar chord frame charts specific to each piece is included in the more accessible grades in the series (Grades 1 and 1.5), showing both basic and advanced options for the Guitar player. Included are free play-along practice tracks for practice of improvisation skills, that feature rhythm section accompaniment over the solo section changes.
Grade 1
- Playable with a core instrumentation of Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone 1, Piano, Bass (cued in Piano) Drums
- Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
- Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
- Limited ranges in the winds
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 1.5
- Playable with a core instrumentation of Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone 1, Piano, Bass (cued in Piano) Drums
- Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
- Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
- Limited ranges in the winds
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 2 to 2.5
- Tenor Sax 2, Trumpet 4, Trombone 4 and Guitar are optional
- Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
- Other optional parts include Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
- Range is expanded, but still carefully considered
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 3 to 3.5
- High school ensembles
- Full instrumentation (5/4/4/4)
- More independent rhythm section parts
- Longer solo sections
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 4 and up
- Advanced high school ensembles
- More freedom in overall concept
- More advanced harmonic structure
- Independent playing across sections
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
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Composers Who Inspire
This incredibly talented group of composers and arrangers represent a range of experience and musical style. These composers, many of whom are music educators, are particularly sensitive to and passionate about the needs and educational aspirations of young musicians, furthering the mission of Excelcia Music Publishing.
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