Jazz Ensemble Methods

Here's everything you need to start a beginning jazz ensemble! It doesn't matter if you're knowledgeable in the field of jazz, this method will get you and your students swinging the right way in no time.

This follow-up book to the popular Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a full band setting or individually. After a brief review of

This is a great instructional tool to use with your jazz band! It's a collection of 23 short riffs made up of essential rhythmic figures that are the basis of all jazz charts. Written in swing, rock and

First Place for Jazz is a comprehensive introductory jazz method and can be essential for implementing a jazz ensemble curriculum. The book is divided into three sections by key: Concert Bb, F, and

Now there's a well-sequenced approach for your young musicians to begin improvising! If your students have tried the Jamey Aebersold books, but found themselves in too deep, this is the answer. Jazz Basics

Here is an innovative 16-unit curriculum-based method for aspiring jazz players by J. Richard Dunscomb, a legend in jazz education. This outstanding method will introduce students to jazz concepts through

An attractive first introduction to the art of improvised jazz. Simple strategies are provided for young musicians to experience success learning to perform blues, swing, Latin, and rock music, all

This is a comprehensive method for developing the skills of your young jazz students! Using the experience gained in creating the well-known Standard of Excellence Band Method, the authors have