Grade 2 Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

Teachers keep coming back to Herbie Hancock's three signature pieces: Chameleon, Watermelon Man, and Cantaloupe Island all sit at Grade 2 and deliver both student engagement and musical substance. Victor López's Sing, Sing, Sing and James M. Peterik's Vehicle are equally popular for their combination of accessibility and authentic jazz feel. These titles anchor the collection because they work in festival settings and earn genuine enthusiasm from student musicians.

Erik Morales has just added Just Playin' Around to the Grade 2 jazz ensemble catalog, offering a fresh option for teachers looking for contemporary material alongside the established standards.

Victor López has 59 titles in this collection and understands how to write for developing ensembles without sacrificing musicality. His arrangements of Sing, Sing, Sing and Gonna Fly Now give students pieces they want to play, with parts that sit naturally under the fingers.

Kris Berg directs jazz studies at Collin County Community College and has built charts that travel internationally. As founder of the Collin Jazz Fest and Texas All-Star Jazz Camp, he knows what works in ensemble settings at every level. Soul Chicken showcases his gift for hooks that stick with students.

Peter Blair spent 12 years teaching across grade levels and brings classroom experience into his arrangements. With over 70 compositions in print, he balances pedagogical clarity with genuine jazz vocabulary. Flight of the Foo Birds exemplifies his approach: musical substance within reach of Grade 2 players.