Ee Jazz Ensemble Method (Cond/Cd)

If you use the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method with your elementary band students,this book will fit right into your program. Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach. 2 CD's are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people. Features include: 7 full-performance charts (buy one book, get a whole year of concert material!); playable with reduced instrumentation; jazz theory and history "age appropriate" for younger students; unison writing for each instrument to instill confidence; two play-along CDs in every book for home practice. Available for: alto sax; tenor sax; bari sax; tpt; tbn; guitar; piano; elec bass; drum set; aux perc; C book; clarinet; french horn; tuba and conductor.