Ensemble

Discover the magic and wonder of wishes come true in this fairytale favorite when Cinderella meets her Prince Charming! This enchanting story is retold in a way that is particularly appealing to upper elementary and middle school performers. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (full performance) and ShowTrax CD (full performance and accompaniment only). Performance Time: 55 minutes. For Gr. 4-8.

After an opening ensemble blast and short piano statement, a trio of flute, muted trumpet and guitar take the reins on this medium swing gem by John Clayton (recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Absolutely). The trumpet solo and unison sax soli are followed by a powerful ensemble shout. The pace softens a bit as the opening trio brings this exciting and dynamic chart full circle.

This is a wonderful tour de force of styles and grooves from around the globe. The Tango (Argentina), Bembe (Afro-Cuban), Bomba (Puerto Rico), and the recent Cuban Songo are all cohesively combined in this outstanding composition. Featured on Arturo Sandoval's CD Hot House.

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Originally a hit for DeBarge in 1985 and more recently revived for the hit movie Moulin Rouge, here is a hot chart for your entire ensemble. This one really burns with Latin excitement.

It's children's choir rehearsal time....AGAIN! Here is a budget-stretching, creative answer to filling a variety of needs for a multitude of rehearsals and performances. Packed with creative activities, tips, anthems (for all seasons), warm-ups and rounds, this is a collection you'll use time and again, all year long. Available: Director's Manual (w/ reproducible pages), ChoirTrax CD, Preview CD, Preview Pak. For Gr. 1-6.

One of the best-known hits from the rock group The Doors. Paul's medium tempo rock arrangement is modal in nature making the solo sections easy to handle.

Blues riffs are the basis for a wealth of great jazz playing. This swingin' chart features a polyphonic treatment of riffs along with a flexible solo section and a solid ensemble shout.

The bass line riff and smooth rock style combine to make this Steely Dan classic from 1974 instantly recognizable. Here is a very effective, easy arrangement that features tight ensemble harmonies and a great groove.

Currently a hit on the smooth jazz circuit, this tune was originally recorded by Herb Alpert back in 1979. This well-written chart goes down easy and will sound great with experienced players as well as younger groups.