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£49.50The Blues! - James Swearingen
Don't be surprised when your beginning band students repeatedly request over and over, "Can we play 'The Blues'?" Based on a standard 12-bar blues progression, James Swearingen's "The Blues" gives students their first experience in America's very own musical art form....Jazz! It's hip, cool and features each section of the band playing musical ideas based on only their first six notes and even the percussionists are given an opportunity to be in the musical spotlight. Guaranteed to be their absolute favorite piece in the band folder. Stand back and watch the fun unfold!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Mucho Gusto - Larry Neeck
Part of the Barnhouse Jazz For Developing Concert Band Series, this very hip Latin-rock chart features a great vamp, memorable melodic lines, and solid ensemble scoring. Along with traditional big band, expanded instrumentation includes parts for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, french horn, baritone, and tuba. The simple, two-chord, solo section is perfect for encouraging all of your students to improvise (suggested solos are included). This is a great chart for a young band, easy to put together, fun to play, and just right as a "change of pace" on your concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Lightly Latin - Howard Rowe
A very playable and contemporary Latin styled ballad to feature your special student or a guest soloist with your concert band from the Jazz For Developing Concert Bands Series. There are optional backgrounds, accessible chord changes and even suggested solos to inspire any soloist. Perfect!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.99Ain't No Stoppin'Us! - Robert W. Smith
A driving rock chart that will be a favorite of your entire concert band. As part of the Barnhouse Jazz For Young Concert Band Series, this tune by Robert W. Smith gives all sections of the band an opportunity to "rock". Accompanied by a rhythm section, Ain't No Stoppin' Us features a scorching melody complete with woodwind fills and soaring counterlines. An open solo section gives all students an opportunity to improvise in a very comfortable setting. This is a perfect choice for the spring concert or any school assembly. Be careful, this may be the one that students want to play year after year!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Warm and Fuzzy - Paul Clark
Warm and Fuzzy says it all when describing this rich, lush-sounding contemporary jazz ballad that will appeal to your kids and audience alike. Great full ensemble writing, brief written solo spots for clarinet (2nd clarinets never go over the break), and very reasonable brass ranges all combine to make this a wonderful tool for teaching legato style. Very effective, extremely playable, and oh so pretty. A wonderful change of pace for any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.99Groovin' Down Cool Street - Robert W. Smith
Based on a blues progression, this simple, yet memorable melody will provides a comfortable setting to begin teaching improvisation to your developing band students. The flute melodic lead takes the listener back in time to the sound of "cool." Combined with the vibes, it's the 1960's jazz scene all over again. Your students will be playing this melody all day long as you develop teaching strategies on many different levels. Groovin' Down Cool Street is a perfect addition to any light concert where smiles are appreciated!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Santiago Carnival - Claude T. Smith
Feelings of a South American festival come to life through fiery brass and percussion writing and a hint of Latin jazz. Sure to be a favorite of performers and audiences. Chido!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Mozart's Sandbox - J. Scott McKenzie
What kind of music would Mozart write if he were alive today and had been exposed to jazz, rock 'n' roll, and polytonality? This piece supposes that he would start with what he knew and then figure it out on the fly! Mozart's Sandbox is a piece rich with depth and humor, but thoughtfully scored for young bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99
Above The Clouds - Michael Vertoske
This charming, gentle piece depicts images from children's imaginations and blends them with an elegant jazz waltz to create a special quiet musical escape. It is easy to envision looking up at the summer clouds with this captivating depiction. Lovely and engaging!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50
Stick Figures - Jay Chattaway
A unique way to feature a drum set soloist with the concert band. This Jay Chattaway original, with its straight ahead jazz feel, will be a program favorite!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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