STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
JAZZ ENSEMBLE METHOD
By Dean Sorensen and Bruce Pearson
The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is an innovative method for teaching jazz. The method is divided into three sections, each representing a different jazz style; Rock, Latin and Swing. Each section presents rhythm and improvisation studies followed by correlated full jazz ensemble charts.
* INDIVIDUAL PART BOOKS INCLUDING CD
* Ideal for individual and group instruction
* Aurally based RHYTHM STUDIES AND IMPROVISATION STUDIES
* 13 FULL JAZZ ENSEMBLE CHARTS, playable with as few as nine musicians
* Special instrument-specific exercises for guitar, piano, bass, drums and auxiliary percussion, correlated with each chart.
* JAZZ ARTICULATION/NOTATION GLOSSARY
* All studies and charts playable by students after approximately two years of study.
* Director Scores includes all music and text in the student books, plus teaching tips, rehearsal suggestions, and student activities designed to develop listening abilities, rhythmic skills, improvisation artistry, knowledge of jazz history, and understanding of style, form, orchestration, and composition.
* JAZZ ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR'S GUIDE within Director Score includes articles on player selection, ensemble set-up, selecting music, rehearsal structure, concert programming, audio reinforcement, the director's role as "conductor" and rhythm section pedagogy.
* Books available for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation.
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE JAZZ METHOD is published as score and separate part books which include CD
PART BOOKS LISTING JAZZ IN CONCERT
Also available is a great series for beginning jazz bands which contain original full jazz ensemble charts correlated with the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method and Standard of Excellence Band Method book 2. Like the Jazz method each chart is scored for traditional jazz ensemble plus Flute, Clarinet, French Horn and Tuba. These charts are designed to sound full and complete when performed by as few as nine players. Student parts include correlated rhythm and improvisation studies and the Director Score contains composer biography, programme notes, director tips, rehearsal suggestions and rhythm and improvisation activities. A demonstration CD is also included with each chart!
JAZZ IN CONCERT
Now available is the Standard of Excellence Jazz Combo Session which is a collection of jazz compositions that can be played in a wide variety of 'combo' settings. The unmatched versatility of Kjos Multiple Option Scoring allows for use with any combination of instruments, including both wind and string players!
JAZZ COMBO SESSION
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