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Jazz Works for ensembles, 3. Advanced Level (Score Edition Pack) (ABRSM Exam Pieces)

 
9781860960963: Jazz Works for ensembles, 3. Advanced Level (Score Edition Pack) (ABRSM Exam Pieces)

Synopsis

Jazz Works is a brand new collection of compositions for jazz ensembles at three levels. For each level there are eight original pieces in a challenging range of styles, with parts for C, Bb, Eb and bass-clef instruments, and for a rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass and drums. Each piece is backed up with detailed performance and rehearsal notes, as well as remarks on stylistic and cultural influences - everything, in short, to help directors, teachers and performers get the best out of the pieces. There are also helpful links to the separate Teacher's Book and CD (ISBN 1 86096 097 9).

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Review

Full of useful advice on how to teach jazz ...' (Music Teacher)

The writing is excellent ... An excellent team has been put together for the session ... a welcome addition to the teaching resource base for teachers/students of jazz. (Jazz Rag)

The teacher's book is excellent. Jeremy Price and MIke Sheppard have written a comprehensive guide to the issues that arise in the teaching of jazz ... This is an excellent series ... it demonstrates how seriously the Associated Board is taking its move into jazz. (NYJO)

This is an all-embracing series for jazz ensembles ... well laid out with clear explanations and illustrations ... In all an excellent place to go for starting, developing or extending almost any jazz group. (Sheet Music)

Synopsis

Features exciting new jazz repertoire for classrooms and concerts at three progressive levels - Initial, Intermediate and Advanced - one Score Edition Pack for each level and one Teacher's Book & CD for each level, containing complete performances of all pieces. This title also contains eight original pieces at each level in a challenging range of styles by leading jazz composers. Score and parts for C, B flat, E flat and bass-clef instruments, plus parts for a rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar and drums are provided. The parts may be photocopied, allowing for flexible ensemble playing. A booklet of detailed performance and rehearsal notes with comments on stylistic and cultural influences is provided.

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