Jazz Ensemble Music 2023-2024

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Jazz Ensemble Music 2023-2024

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Welcome Jazz Educators

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Excelcia Music Publishing
Jazz Ensemble Select Dealers

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Free play-along tracks to practice improvisation, featuring rhythm section accompaniment over the solo section changes.

Jazz Odyssey Series - 2023-2024

Grade 1

Grade 1
      Jericho - Arr. Carl Strommen
      Go With the Flow - Larry Clark
      Agave - Larry Clark

Jazz Exploration Series - 2023-2024

Grade 1.5

Grade 1½
      We Need to Talk - Steve Wiest
      Coventry Carol - Arr. Anthony Susi
      The Vibe - Peter Sciaino
      Soft and Easy - Terry White

Jazz Horizon Series - 2023-2024

Grade 2 to 2.5

Grade 2-2½
      Sleighin' It - Steve Parsons
      Ariana - Peter Blair
      Modal Citizen - Peter Sciaino
      Get Lost - Colin M. Plank

Jazz Voyage Series - 2023-2024

Grade 3 to 3.5

Grade 3-3½
      It's on the House - Steve Parsons
      Goin' Home - Arr. David Samuel
      Gumbo Time - Kris Berg
      Sun Shower - Kris Berg
      Fascinating Rhythm - Gershwin, Arr. Peter Blair
      Jazzville - Peter Blair
      A Bloat of Hippopotami - Steve Wiest

Jazz Zenith Series - 2023-2024

Grade 4 & Up

Grade 4 & Up
      Bons Sohnos, Maestro - Michele Fernández
      Ardiente - Michele Fernández
      Exactly What it Is - Steve Wiest
      Ram-Funk-tious - Kris Berg

Choose the Perfect Level for Your Ensemble

Grouped in five difficulty levels ranging from beginner to advanced, each Excelcia Jazz chart is carefully edited and has fully notated rhythm section parts, with chord changes where appropriate. Guitar chord frame charts specific to each piece are included in the more accessible grades in the series (Grades 1 and 1.5), showing both basic and advanced options for the Guitar player. Included are free play-along practice tracks for practice of improvisation skills, featuring rhythm section accompaniment over the solo section changes.

Grade 1

Grade 1

  •  Playable with a core instrumentation of Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone 1, Piano, Bass (cued in Piano) Drums
  • Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
  • Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
  • Limited ranges in the winds
  • Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 1½

Grade 1.5

  •  Playable with a core instrumentation of Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone 1, Piano, Bass (cued in Piano) Drums
  • Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
  • Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
  • Limited ranges in the winds
  • Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 2-2½

Grades 2 to 2.5

  • Tenor Sax 2, Trumpet 4, Trombone 4 and Guitar are optional
  • Includes parts for a full ensemble (5/4/4/4)
  • Other optional parts include Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F, Tuba
  • Range is expanded, but still carefully considered
  • Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 3-3½

Grades 3 to 3.5

  • High school ensembles
  • Full instrumentation (5/4/4/4)
  • More independent rhythm section parts
  • Longer solo sections
  • Carefully notated rhythm section parts
Grade 4 & Up

Grades 4 and Up

  • Advanced high school ensembles
  • More freedom in overall concept
  • More advanced harmonic structure
  • Independent playing across sections
  • Carefully notated rhythm section parts

Composers of New Jazz Ensemble Music

This incredibly talented group of composers and arrangers represent a range of experience and musical style. These composers, many of whom are music educators, are particularly sensitive to and passionate about the needs and educational aspirations of young musicians, furthering the mission of Excelcia Music Publishing.

Digital Catalog Resources

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All of our recordings for Jazz Ensemble are now available for streaming (or sale) on all of the major streaming services, like Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, YouTube and many more. Search for “Excelcia Jazz Ensemble”. The professional recordings are also found on our website and are yet another avenue that can be used as a tool with your students.

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