Salsa on the Side: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Salsa on the Side: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Mike Pendowski
Grade: 3
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About This Collection
Description
This collection centers on accessible, engaging jazz arrangements for ensemble study. Amber Waves by Larry Norred and Riddle in Swing by Rob Vuono Jr. lead the catalog, both offering entry points into jazz styles that work across grade levels. You'll find 26 titles organized by the FJH series, with material spanning swing, Latin, ballad, and blues flavors. Most arrangements sit in the Grade 3 range, making them realistic for working ensembles without excessive technical demand.
Highlights
Teachers keep coming back to Amber Waves by Larry Norred, a Grade 3.5 arrangement that balances sophistication with playability. Riddle in Swing by Rob Vuono Jr. has proven popular at the Grade 1.5 level, opening jazz idiom to younger players. Salsa on the Side by Mike Pendowski brings Latin energy to Grade 3 ensembles and continues to move steadily.
Recently added
Three titles entered the catalog in February 2026: Can't Go Wrong by Ken Mattis (Grade 3), Just Playin' Around by Erik Morales (Grade 2.5), and Salsa on the Side by Mike Pendowski (Grade 3). All three are available in both printed and digital formats.
Composer Spotlight
Jim Snidero brings thirty-five years of professional jazz credibility to this collection with six titles. A Downbeat-recognized alto saxophonist, composer, and educator, Snidero has shaped the international jazz scene; his arrangements here carry the authority of someone who has lived the idiom at the highest level.
Erik Morales has published over 150 works across multiple genres, with a catalog that spans classical, jazz, and commercial styles. His jazz ensemble music leverages a distinct melodic and harmonic voice that consistently appeals to student performers and audiences alike.
