Jazz Ensemble Music 2023-2024
Jazz Ensemble Music 2023-2024
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Jazz Quest Series - 2023-2024
Grade 1
Bossa in Cerulean - Peter Blair
Duke's Groove - Peter Blair
Jazz Gateway Series - 2023-2024
Grade 1.5
Kansas City Shuffle - Carl Strommen
A Warm Summer's Night - Terry White
The Gumshoe - Andrew Lesick
Swing It! - Anthony Susi
Follow the Gig Bags - Greg Yasinitsky
Bossa Doce - Greg Yasinitsky
Sequential Warm-Ups - Peter Blair
Jazz Trek Series - 2023-2024
Grade 2 to 2.5
Out of the Blues - Vince Gassi
We Three Kings Can Swing - Arr. Peter Blair
Take a Hike - Kris Berg
Ace of Hearts - Ryan Erik Adamsons
A Long Way to Go - Ed Gaston
Power It Up! - Jeff Jarvis
Jazz Journey Series - 2023-2024
Grade 3 to 3.5
October Rain - Vince Gassi
Run... - Craig Skeffington
Still Friends? - Jack Cooper
Last Fries in the Bag - Jamie Roth
Varadero Hip - Michele Fernández
Jazz Summit Series - 2023-2024
Grade 4 & Up
Anthem - Cam McAllister
Nitro - Jamie Roth
Jazz Foundations Series - 2023-2024
Grade 1
Filling in for Buddy - Doug Beach
No Way Out - George Shutack
A Little Christmas Spirit - Arr. Beach & Shutack
First Edition Series - 2023-2024
Grade 2
Mister T - George Shutack
Ulterior Motive - Doug Beach
Hip Monk Funk - George Shutack
Threshold Edition Series - 2023-2024
Grade 3
Grandview Groove - Doug Beach
Intro to Art - Bret Zvacek
Blueprint - Dave Rivello
Fast Track Shuffle - Doug Beach
Jazz Ensemble Series - 2023-2024
Grade 4 and Up
Our Man Dan - Mike Tomaro
The Neighbor from Naylor - Bryan Carter
Don't Grow Up...It's a Trap - Denis DiBlasio
Choose the Perfect Level for Your Ensemble
Our charts are grouped into five grade levels: Jazz Quest Series (Grade 1), Jazz Gateway Series Grade (Grade 1½), Jazz Trek Series (Grade 2), Jazz Journey Series (Grade 3), and Jazz Summit Series (Grade 4 & up). There is something in here for everyone!
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
Grades 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
Grades 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
Grades 4 & Up
- Advanced high school ensembles
- More freedom in overall concept
- More advanced harmonic structure
- Independent playing across sections
- Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Composers of New Jazz Ensemble Music
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