Jazz Ensemble Collections

About This Collection

Description

This collection spans 284 jazz ensemble titles across all instrumental combinations, from Grade 2 through Grade 3+. The First Year Charts Collection dominates here—a series of 42 carefully arranged standards designed for students building fundamental jazz skills, with parts available for every instrument from drum set to piano. You'll find everything from swing standards to Latin grooves, plus contest and festival pieces that work equally well for concert programming or competitive use.

Highlights

Teachers keep coming back to the First Year Charts Collection for Jazz Ensemble, with the drum book, alto saxophone, and flute parts among the most widely adopted titles in the catalog. Dave Wolpe's Singin' with the Jazz Combo series provides another strong foundation for ensemble directors seeking accessible, professionally arranged material. Jack Bullock's Warner Bros. Combo Classics from the Big Band Era offers proven repertoire with broad appeal across multiple instrumental levels.

Composer Spotlight

Dave Wolpe has been composing and arranging since 1965, with a resume that includes dozens of arrangements for the Glenn Miller Orchestra and co-arranger credits on the platinum CD In the Christmas Mood. His 41 titles in this collection include Singin' with the Jazz Combo, a popular choice for ensemble directors looking for singable, accessible material.

Jack Bullock brings extensive performance and educational credentials to his arranging work. He holds undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in music education and has performed with the Miami Philharmonic Orchestra and Miami Opera Company as well as regional and traveling ensembles. His Warner Bros. Combo Classics from the Big Band Era demonstrates his gift for making familiar material accessible to developing ensembles.

Jeff Hest is a sought-after arranger and composer in the New York City studio scene, with hundreds of national commercials, over 40 albums, and scoring work for Broadway and film to his credit. His Original Big Band Sounds series reflects his deep familiarity with professional recording and performance standards.