Ensemble

One of the true jazz gems from the magnificent catalog of Billy Strayhorn. Using Billy's original score, this adaptation features alto sax throughout and a kaleidoscope of ensemble backgrounds creating a rich and colorful setting.

Learn basic drumming technique with this tasty and creative introduction to the popular World Music Drumming curriculum. Students will experience calypso, rock, swing, Middle Eastern patterns and much more! Eight multicultural songs and ensembles reinforce the drumming patterns in a sequential, easy-to-teach approach. The 128-page Teacher Edition comes complete with score, reproducible student parts and lesson plans with objectives, teaching process and supplementary strategies. For added fun, a performance/accompaniment CD is available separately to help learn the songs and percussion parts. Jammin' that goes from smooth to crunchy! Available separately: Teacher Edition, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 2-5.

Learn basic drumming technique with this tasty and creative introduction to the popular World Music Drumming curriculum. Students will experience calypso, rock, swing, Middle Eastern patterns and much more! Eight multicultural songs and ensembles reinforce the drumming patterns in a sequential, easy-to-teach approach. The 128-page Teacher Edition comes complete with score, reproducible student parts and lesson plans with objectives, teaching process and supplementary strategies. For added fun, a performance/accompaniment CD is available separately to help learn the songs and percussion parts. Jammin' that goes from smooth to crunchy! Available separately: Teacher Edition, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 2-5.

The music of Vince Guaraldi is always melodic and fresh sounding and you will probably recognize this from the TV Charlie Brown specials. Arranged here in a moderate samba style, the opening theme is played by a small combo with background figures played by the full ensemble. Includes solo opportunities for any combination of alto, tenor or trumpet.

Opening with a shuffle vamp with layers of riffs being added as the intensity builds, this powerhouse arrangement from the acclaimed CD I Am Three blossoms into a full-grown flat-out shout!

Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos for alto and trumpet are included along with the rhythmic ensemble punches in this very effective adaptation for jazz ensemble.

Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All the elements from the original are here including the famous sax melody, trumpet and alto solos and, of course, full band vocals. This version makes it playable even by younger bands.

Great riff tune from Sonny Rollins. Arranged here for a small group, it sounds more like a big band!