Ensemble

Recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers, this tune helped define the smooth jazz sound. Silky smooth and well orchestrated, this is a nice addition to any concert program.

Grades 3-4. (Nowak) Bb

One of Billy Joel's all time biggest hits, beautifully adapted for young jazz ensemble by Roger Holmes. Included is a sax soli based on Phil Wood's famous solo as well as nicely scored ensemble sections.

Written in a sophisticated funk style and recorded by Steely Dan, this appealing chart features a moderate tempo, biting harmonies, and solo space for piano and trombone. Great change of pace programming.

This old style blues tune features a nice combination of horn riffs, bluesy melody, and a medium swing feel. An excellent chart to encourage your aspiring soloists, this will go together quickly and sound great. (Includes full performance CD)

A massive electromagnetic attack from outer space has jammed all technical systems, and there is no electricity, no cell phones, no laptops - NO FUN! The kids are in a panic and don't know what to do, until Grandpa and Grandma arrive on the scene and introduce them to a day filled with daring and adventure, music and imagination - all without fancy gadgets! This creative 40-minute musical for Gr. 4-8 features seven original songs, dialog and an adaptable cast list for groups of varying sizes. The Teacher Edition includes full script, piano/vocal arrangements, helpful staging tips and choreography by John Jacobson. For extra value, the expanded Performance Kit/CD now provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 40 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.