Rick Hirsch Sheet Music
About this collection
Rick Hirsch Sheet Music
Rick Hirsch's sheet music collection spans jazz ensembles, concert bands, and string orchestras with arrangements that work for developing musicians and experienced players alike. His popular titles like Chili Today, Hot Tamale and Downtown Tango sit alongside classics by Duke Ellington, Richard Rodgers, and Thelonious Monk, giving you access to both contemporary and traditional jazz repertoire. Most arrangements fall into Grades 1 through 3, making this collection practical for school jazz programs, community ensembles, and private instruction.
Who it's for
- Jazz ensemble directors building Grade 2-3 repertoire
- Concert band and string orchestra leaders seeking accessible charts
- Private instructors teaching arranging and jazz interpretation
What's inside
- Jazz ensemble, concert band, and string orchestra scores with parts
- Grades 1 through 3.5, centered on medium-easy to medium difficulty
- Physical scores and parts, plus PDF digital downloads
- Jazz standards, spirituals, Latin, swing, and novelty arrangements
Things to consider
Start with Rick Hirsch's Grade 2 titles if your ensemble is new to jazz charts; they balance musicality with technical accessibility. Decide between printed parts for full rehearsal sets or PDFs for quick access and digital distribution. Check grade levels carefully: Grade 2 (Medium Easy) suits first-year jazz groups, while Grade 3 and above require stronger section readers and jazz fundamentals.