SOE First Jazz Performance is modeled after the First
Performance series by Bruce Pearson and Barrie Gott. It is a
collection of ten grade 1- jazz charts, but with the addition of
optional concert band instrumentation. This highly versatile and
flexible book will encourage and support students in their first
explorations of jazz style and performance, whether in a jazz
ensemble or a concert band setting. · TEN full charts in Rock,
Latin, and Swing styles. · RHYTHM STUDIES help players learn the
rhythms used in each piece through clapping. · UNISON SOLOS
introduce young students to jazz soloing without requiring them
to improvise. · IMPROVISATION STARTERS included in the Director
Score can be photocopied for students ready to improvise. · TWO
Drumset parts (traditional and simplified) · TWO Guitar parts
(melody and chorus) · DIRECTOR SCORE includes CD with Rhythm
Studies, Unison Solo Studies, and Complete Recordings of all the
charts. · STUDENT BOOKS include access to FREE Downloads of full
length recordings o