Kendor Music - First Edition Series

First Edition Series

From Doug Beach Music, easy charts that provide beginners with a solid jazz foundation.
Scored for 5 saxes, 8 brass and rhythm. Playable by as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Written out solo and rhythm sections parts.

	Big Cat Groove - Beach Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42030 Price: $45.00 This easy level swing excursion was commissioned by the School District 45 Jazz Band in Villa Park (IL). It serves equally well as a concert opener or closer, and will teach and/or reinforce basic swing rhythms every jazz musician should know. The easy-to-hear solo changes will give students the opportunity to work on improvisational skills. As with all First Edition charts, this piece can be played by 12-17 players. Duration 2:45.
	B Is For Blues - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42020 Price: $45.00 This swing chart is an excellent introduction to the blues, one of the essential styles of jazz. Young players are kept in their comfort zone thanks to solid ensemble writing and fundamental swing figures that are easy to hear. Duration 3:30.
	Blues At The Gate - Tomaro Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42035 Price: $45.00 While Mike Tomaro is well known for his more challenging works, “Blues At The Gate” proves that he is equally adept at writing easy level charts. This straight ahead blues consists of a strong melody and very solid ensemble writing. An open solo section provides any player with the chance to work on their solo chops. Duration ca. 4:30.
	Chili Pepper 101 - Beach, Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Latin Item: 42063 Price: $45.00 With the release of this chart, beginning jazz bands finally have a chance to jump on the famous Chili Pepper bandwagon. Featuring all the rhythmic and melodic elements that have made its predecessors so popular, it's playable by 12-17 pieces.
	Easy Out - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Rock Item: 42097 Price: $45.00 Jazz writer George Shutack has written this rock excursion especially for developing players. It serves equally well as a concert opener or closer due to the strong, yet accessible rhythms, and catchy groove. The easy-to-hear solo changes will give students the opportunity to work on improvisational skills in a non-threatening setting. Duration 3:15.
	Equal Time - Tomaro Grade: Easy Style: Relaxed Swing Item: 42109 Price: $45.00 Here’s an easy level relaxed swing chart by Pittsburgh jazz composer and educator Mike Tomaro. As always, Tomaro’s writing is well-crafted, harmonically and melodically pleasing, and fun to perform. Aspiring jazz bands will find this a terrific concert or festival piece. As with all charts in this series, this piece can be played by 12-17 players. Duration ca. 5:00.
	Estancia - Beach Grade: Easy Style: Latin/Rock Item: 42107 Price: $45.00 Scored for bands ranging in size from 12-17 players, this solid bossa/rock tune starts and ends strong. Crisp brass punctuations, a steady 8/8 feel, and an expandable solo section are highlights. For soloists lacking the confidence or experience to improvise, written lines for all instrument types are provided on a solo sheet that comes with each set. The title is Spanish for large estate or ranch.
	Fat Cat - Beach Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42110 Price: $45.00 A solid swing tune featuring an open solo section, modest brass ranges, and lots of full-ensemble scoring. Playable by 12-17 pieces, each set comes with a sheet of written solo lines for all instrument types, giving directors the freedom to customize performances according to their particular group. In his score notes, Doug cautions that horns should strive for a well-balanced sound in all ensemble sections, resisting the temptation to overblow.
	Ghost Writer - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42150 Price: $45.00 Great ensemble work, solid voicings and a strong melody all combine to make this swing chart a perfect choice for easy level groups. An open solo section with accessible chord changes further enhances the educational opportunities, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba, and vibes. Duration 3:54.
	Jazz Gym Blues - Beach, Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42022 Price: $45.00 The title for this easy level chart comes from the idea that every good rehearsal is like a workout - that during a jazz rehearsal, the band room becomes something of a jazz gymnasium. This straight ahead blues will provide young players with a good workout on some of the most important fundamentals of the swing style. The open solo section provides a good opportunity for students to get their feet wet in the improvisation area as solo sheets are provided for all instruments. Duration 3:02.
	Just Like That - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42188 Price: $45.00 This easy level swinger provides young players with a perfect vehicle for learning some of the most basic swing figures and the articulations that go with them. Playable by 12-17 players, the easy minor based chord changes and solid voicings will make even the smallest bands sound full. Duration 2:45.
	Kick It Up - Beach, Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Latin Item: 42195 Price: $45.00 A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to create the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make it a perfect teaching vehicle for young groups. This easy level chart can be played by 12 pieces and is expandable all the way to a 17-piece big band and beyond, since optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts are also included! Duration 3:08.
	Little Frog - Tomaro Grade: Easy Style: Bossa Nova Item: 42197 Price: $45.00 This Latin bossa nova is ideal for bands at the easy level. The lyrical melody gives way to some exciting ensemble work that will make this a favorite of bands and audiences alike. Inspired by the Brazilian jazz standard, The Frog, written by João Donato, the melody is a simple but catchy one that is negotiable by less experienced players. This chart is playable by as few as 12 and as many as 17 players. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes are also included. Duration ca. 3:30.
	Manha De Iguana - Mantooth Grade: Easy Style: Bossa Nova Item: 42218 Price: $45.00 Dedicated to fellow Kendor composer Tom Matta, this lyrical work is one of the latest compositions Frank wrote for less experienced bands. The piece is solidly scored and gives younger players a chance to experience the genius of Frank Mantooth. Sample solos have been provided for Alto 1, Tenor 1, Trumpet 1 and Trombone 1. Duration 3:15.
	Miles To Go - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42228 Price: $45.00 Here is a great easy level chart for teaching the swing idiom to young players. With an abundance of basic swing figures and articulations, a strong melody, and solid ensemble writing, this chart has everything young players need to understand this essential style. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes are included in each set. Duration 3:55.
	Nina's Song - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Ballad Item: 42239 Price: $45.00 Scored at the easy level, this even eighth note ballad will serve as ideal change-of-pace programming for developing jazz bands. Short written-out solos are provided for trumpet and piano, requiring no improvisation from any player. Duration 2:55.
	One For Oliver - Tomaro Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42260 Price: $45.00 Scored at the easy level, this minor blues chart is a tip of the hat to Oliver Nelson's immortal Stolen Moments. Set in a relaxed swing feel, developing players will benefit greatly from this well-written original. Scales and sample solos are provided for novice soloists.
	Open Country - Tomaro Grade: Easy Style: Straight 8th Ballad Item: 42265 Price: $45.00 This even eighth note ballad from the pen of Mike Tomaro will provide a perfect change of pace on any program. The title captures perfectly the open, airy musical feel of this beautiful chart. Sensible ranges and creative scoring makes this chart accessible to easy level groups. This chart can be played by as few as 12 players. Duration ca. 4:30.
	Pop Goes The Chili Pepper - Beach, Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Latin Item: 42273 Price: $45.00 The newest edition to the ever popular Chili Pepper series finds the Pepper visiting some familiar musical territory. The “Chili Pepper” Latin style has been expertly added to the traditional children’s tune “Pop Goes The Weasel” to create an easy level chart that is fun to play, and a great addition to the series. Duration 2:46.
	Repeat After Me - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Swing Item: 42285 Price: $45.00 Written in the style of the great Count Basie, this chart is full of wonderful teaching opportunities for easy level groups. Simple, yet effective ensemble writing, blues based changes, and a swinging groove make this one a winner. A solo sheet with optional written lines and changes is provided for all instruments. Playable by 12-17 players, optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes are included in each set. Duration 3:56.
	Rockin' The Boat - Ciechomski Grade: Easy Style: Rock Item: 42288 Price: $45.00 Here’s a solid rock original for easy-level groups. Effective use of basic rock figures and a catchy melody make it a great teaching chart for developing bands. Easy changes with written solos round out this entertaining package. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes are included in each set. Duration 2:40.
	Roundhouse - Beach Grade: Medium Easy Style: Swing Item: 42290 Price: $45.00 This solid blues chart contains great ensemble writing that keeps everyone involved, and belongs in the library of all developing bands. The instrumentation accommodates most groups since it is playable by 12 pieces and expandable all the way to 17 pieces and beyond - optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts are also included! Duration 3:15.
	Sometimes Dreams Come True - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Rock Ballad Features: Piano Item: 42312 Price: $45.00 Showcasing solo piano, this beautiful rock ballad requires no improvisation. Scored for groups ranging in size from 12-17 players, this expressive original requires a confident, even-8th-note feel. Shutack also advises in his score notes that horns and rhythm should be careful not to cover up the solo lines by playing with too much volume or intensity.
	Uncharted Territory - Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Latin/Rock Item: 42355 Price: $45.00 A driving rhythm groove sets the mood in this contemporary Latin/rock chart. With solid scoring, a catchy melody, and an open solo section, this easy level chart will be the perfect vehicle to introduce young players to this essential style of music. As with all First Edition charts, this piece can by played by as few as 12 players. Duration 3:15.
	Vila Real - Beach, Shutack Grade: Easy Style: Latin Item: 42360 Price: $45.00 This easy level Latin chart combines a strong melody, solid ensemble work and an open solo section to create a wonderful teaching vehicle for developing players. The infectious Latin groove will make this one a favorite of bands and audiences alike. Duration 3:26.

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