Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1274327 By Edward Sims. By Edward Sims. Arranged by Edward Sims. Blues,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Jazz. Score and Parts. 53 pages. Ed Sims #866467. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1274327). This is a grade 2 jazz band swing chart in F for younger groups, with trumpet and tenor sax solos a little more challenging.  This piece will work at either up-tempo or, if you prefer, with a slower, bluesy feel.  Those of us in northern climates can relate to why, about ten years ago, I had a couple of days to work on this for my group.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1199994 By Edward Sims. By Edward Sims. Arranged by Edward Sims. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Jazz,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 61 pages. Ed Sims #798815. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1199994). When you think of jazz bands, who doesn't think of Franz Schubert [1797-1828].  Normal people, right?  When listening to both his Trout Quintet and his Lied named The Trout, I thought if Schubert can use this melody multiple times, would it also work as the basis of a jazz band chart?  This is the result: am up tempo swing chart that is both fun and playable.  The chart overall is Grade 2 with solos a grade harder for Alto, Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano which, of course, can be altered to match the level of your players.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1353555 By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. By Edward Sims. Arranged by Edward Sims. Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Jazz. 56 pages. Ed Sims #938282. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1353555). Whenever one thinks of moderately easy music for a jazz band, who doesn't think of Mozart?  Normal people, right?  Proving again that I'm not normal, while listening to Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for the millionth time while teaching my music history class, I wondered if a swing song was hidden in there.  This is the result.  Containing solos for alto, trumpet, muted trombone, piano, and a duet for muted trumpets, here's a chart that is not too demanding for your lower section players while including just enough challenges to keep the interest of your leaders.