Doug Beach Music Blue Ridge Blues - Beach - Jazz Ensemble - Gr. 2 Blue Ridge Blues - Beach - Jazz Ensemble - Gr. 2
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Description
- Composer/Author: BEACH, DOUG
- Instrumentation: JAZZ ENSEMBLE
- Genre: SWING
- Grade/Level: 2.0
- Model # EDB2601
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble
Grade: 2
Description
Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association for the 2026 SCBDA Middle School All State Jazz Band, this swing chart features great scoring and a solid melody making it a great choice for younger bands. The minor blues harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writing gives everyone a chance to get in on the action. This one provides a wealth of teaching opportunities and will be a hit on any concert or festival program.
Program Notes
This chart offers a multitude of teaching opportunities. The rhythmic figures used are some of the most basic and important building blocks in the swing idiom. Also, the harmonic form is a minor blues making improvisation approachable for young players.
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