JAZZ BAND

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GRADE 1.5 - 2+ (E)

Rejoice!, gr. 1.5, 2024 -A spirited Latin-rock arr. of “Oh Come Emmanuel” with cool minor harmonies.

Funksters, gr. 1.5, 2024 - Funk tune with a great vibe, catchy hook and is solid from top to bottom.

Coventry Carol, gr. 1.5-2, 2023 -*JW Pepper Editors Choice. Cool Jazz carol in 3/4 time Swing style.

Swing It!, gr. 1.5-2, 2023 - Easy Solo changes with Stop-time middle section and Shout Chorus Finale!

Raise a Ruckus, Gr. 2, 2021 -*JW Pepper’s Editors Choice: 19th African Dance with Call & Response

Go Big or Go Home, gr. 2+, 2023 -*JW Pepper Editors Choice. Motown-style original.

Righteous Refrains, gr. 2+, *2023 Stanton’s 5 Star, Big Band Swing using 3 Civil Rights Spirituals.

Calypso Rock, gr. 2+, 2021 -Calypso style, opt. written or improv solo section over simple changes.

Tuesday Afternoon, gr. 2+, 2023 -Moody Blues hit with alternating Rock & Swing styles. Opt. Vln/Fl

GRADE 2.5 - 4 (ME - M)

Til We Meet Again, gr. 2.5, 2020 -*Premiered by ERMS Jazz Honor Band -Ballad featuring lead Alto

This is the Thanks I Get?!, gr. 2.5, 2023 - Fun Funky tune from Disney’s “Wish” Soundtrack.

Flight of the Dolphins, gr. 3, 2022 -Contemporary piece in a Latin/Rock style loaded with contrast.

Call of the Wild, gr. 3, 2024 -Syncopated African folk rhythms with Call & Response.

Doctor Wu by Steely Dan, gr. 3.5, 2023 -Iconic Phil Woods sax solo and rhythm section transcribed.

Urban Cowboy, gr. 3.5, 2021 -Original Fusing Funk and the sounds of the American Western.

Do I Do, gr. 4, 2024 -Classic Stevie Wonder hit skillfully transcribed for Jazz Band with opt. Flute.

Swing, Funk, Ballad and Lating styles can all be found here!