Gordon Goodwin Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music
About this collection
Gordon Goodwin Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music
Gordon Goodwin's jazz ensemble charts span 175 titles across grades 1 through 6, from accessible first-year pieces to professional-level arrangements. His work dominates this collection alongside contributions from Peter Blair, Mike Story, and other respected jazz composers. Popular titles like "Wise Up," "The Jazz Police," and "Hit the Bricks" give directors proven material that students enjoy learning.
Who it's for
- Jazz ensemble and big band directors seeking mature, engaging arrangements
- High school and college jazz programs from first-year through advanced levels
- Music teachers building progressive jazz curricula with proven titles
What's inside
- 175 jazz ensemble titles by Gordon Goodwin plus select works by Blair, Story, and others
- Grades 1 to 6, with significant depth at advanced and professional levels (43 Grade 6, 44 Grade 5 titles)
- Conductor scores and parts available in print and PDF download formats
- Jazz, Latin, swing, funk, and rock styles plus seasonal holiday charts
Things to consider
Start with the Young Jazz Ensemble or First Year Charts series if your group is new to jazz; "Wise Up" and "Hit the Bricks" are popular entry points at medium difficulty. Decide between print and digital based on your rehearsal setup—PDF downloads let you print on demand but require a device for score study. At Grades 5 and above, the repertoire becomes genuinely sophisticated; these pieces work best with experienced players or as stretch goals.