Jazz Ensemble Gr. 1-2 (not listed in order of difficulty)

Gr. 2 Swing with memorable melodies and catchy riffs based on the iconic changes to Black Orpheus. Avail via Doug Beach Music Spring 2024. *Visit "MF Music Buy here" page to receive score/parts now.

Grade 2 Cha-cha-chá scored for full ens but playable by as few as 3 horns of each horn section, pno, bass, one perc. Very moving melody, driving groove and inspiring bridge section; Written with a message to young people re guarding one's own value. Avail via Hal Leonard.

This poignant, Gr. 2+ Samba ballad has a positive msg on each part about helping others survive bullying. The solo is written for any instrument (hoping directors might give it to a student needing a chance to shine). Written solo section is a basic 2-5-1. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

This Grade 2+ original twist on the iconic changes to "Night in Tunisia" is a straight ahead Son Montuno (aka Salsa) in 2/3 Son Clave and is somehow reminiscent of (yet totally different from) the Gillespie classic. All rhythm parts are fully notated. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

Gr. 2+/3- Funk chart conjures images of serene undersea landscapes and speeding across Blue Water- leaving stress at the dock. Rhythm patterns all notated/sample solos. **Solo Backing Track link is below. **Free score/parts on JEN website. **Ocoee HS recording on Student Resources Page

Authentic, Grade 1.5 Mambo for full (beginning)  Jazz Ens.  Written for a friend in Maine. Open solos. All rhythm parts notated in detail.  Playable by as few as 3 horns each section and 1 Perc. Concert Band parts included. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page. *Coming soon to Hal Leonard.

Upbeat, Grade 2.5 *authentic Mambo Rock groove for full ens but playable by 3 horns each sect plus pno, bass, drums (congas opt but preferred) All (easy) rhythm written out. Open solos. Concert Band parts included. *Avail through Excelcia Spring of 2024. 

Authentic, Bluesy Cuban Gr 2+ Cha-cha-chá for full Jazz Ens.  My own made -up Cuban-American slang term (gender-neutral). Open solos. All rhythm parts notated in detail.  JW Pepper "Editor's Choice". Avail Print Music Source/JWPepper.

A Tropical-sounding Funk chart w/ subtle Latin undertones, this Gr.2+/3 Jazz Ens piece depicts scenes of modern youth at a historic, iconic shore. Playable by 3 horns of each section, rhythm parts written out. Sample solos. Avail via Kendor/ JWPepper.