Alfred Publishing Best Of Belwin: First Year Charts - Trumpet 1
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Summary of This Score
The Best of Belwin Jazz: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble brings together twelve highly effective jazz arrangements to start (or consolidate) a typical big band ensemble. Designed for student progression, this collection allows the basics of the style to be addressed (articulation, phrasing, timing, section balance) while maintaining the pleasure of playing pieces with a strong character. Tempos and moods are deliberately varied to diversify rehearsal objectives: swing for placement and accentuation, Latin for rhythmic precision, ballad for tone and line leading, waltz for pulse, not to mention holiday and pop spirit titles to energize concerts and auditions.
The writing is intended for a full instrumentation (5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and 4 rhythm section instruments), but the ensemble remains balanced and convincing with a reduced lineup (3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 3 rhythm section instruments). Optional parts further expand the possible instrumentation, useful when certain instruments are missing from the orchestra. On the accompaniment side, the rhythm section benefits from concrete indications (rhythm ideas, piano voicings, guitar chord frameworks) to build a stable and stylistically accurate groove. Finally, solo passages in improvised sections are secured with written solos, perfect for building confidence before gradually introducing improvisation. The conductor's book includes complete CD recordings of all titles, a valuable asset for working on listening, style, and timing.
Titles include: "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home," "Birth of the Blues," "Embraceable You," "First Time Around," "Gospel," "Hot Chocolate," "Jazzmin Tea," "Jingle Bell Rock," "Poco Loco," "Splanky," "Sunday Morning," "TMI."
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various | Series | The Best of Belwin Jazz |
| Arranger | Various | Genre | Musical ensemble, jazz score (jazz ensemble / big band) |
| Publisher | Belwin Jazz | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | Jazz ensemble (5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 4 rhythm section) with possible reduced lineup (3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 3 rhythm section) and optional parts (flute, clarinet, tuba, French horn in F, baritone T.C.) | Difficulty | 1st year (beginner) |
Questions frequently asked
Is this Trumpet 1 sheet music suitable for a first year jazz student?
The indicated difficulty is 1st year, with arrangements designed to address articulation, phrasing, and ensemble placement in jazz. The twelve tunes cover swing, Latin, ballad, and waltz styles.
Is a full big band required to play the Belwin Jazz arrangements?
The writing calls for 5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and 4 rhythm section instruments. A reduced ensemble of 3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 3 rhythm section instruments is still provided. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, tuba, F horn, and bass baritone complete the instrumentation.
Which songs are included in Best Of Belwin: First Year Charts?
The collection includes 12 tunes, such as "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home," "Embraceable You," "Jingle Bell Rock," "Splanky," and "Sunday Morning."
Are solos written out in these beginner jazz arrangements?
Written solos are included in improvisation sections to support students' work before gradually introducing improvisation.
Is an audio accompaniment provided with the collection?
The conductor's book includes full CD recordings of all 12 tunes. These materials allow work on listening, style, and ensemble placement.
