Doug Beach: Mittelschwere Noten

'Hidden Agenda' von Doug Beach basiert auf dem Harmonieschema des Gershwin-Klassikers'I Got Rhythm' und ist - im Gegensatz zu anderen Jazz-Kompositionen dieser Art - leicht zugänglich. Ideal für Konze...

Written at the medium difficulty, this straight-ahead shuffle will be a winner with goups at a variety of levels. A hard driving groove sets the tone for the blues based melody. The saxophone soli set...

Written at the medium difficulty, this straight-ahead shuffle will be a winner with goups at a variety of levels. A hard driving groove sets the tone for the blues based melody. The saxophone soli set...

Commissioned by the Loveland, Ohio, Music Boosters for their high school jazz band, this blues tune gives directors a great opportunity to teach developing ensembles many of the most basic swing figur...

Commissioned by the Wheeling High School (IL) Jazz Band directed by Brian Logan, this chart is the opening movement of a suite written in memory of music educator Bill Carroll. Bristling with exciteme...

This straight-ahead minor swing original with a memorable melody will be a perfect fit in any program setting. The solid ensemble writing, open solo section (written or ad lib), and roaring shout chor...

Looking for an exciting opener that breaks away from the 12-bar blues format? This medium level swing chart has everything you need! The strong introduction leads right into the exciting minor based m...

Commissioned by the Brockport (NY) High School Jazz Ensemble, this medium level swing chart is a great opener or closer for any jazz program. It contains plenty of full ensemble work and open solo sec...

Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky jazz-rock chart for medium easy groups. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this original is sure to be a hit on any...

This beautiful ballad at the medium easy level is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace chart. Starting as a ball...

With a haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings, this beautiful ballad will be the perfect showcase for your trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax or trombone soloist. Written solo lines are provided for pla...

Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then and this chart for medium easy groups delivers. With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels and an open solo section (written or ad...

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and e...

All the elements of a great opener or closer are packed into this medium-easy blues-- strong melody, unison band lines, open solo section, and a shout chorus that starts soft and builds to a roar. Tho...

Commissioned by the Oak Park (IL) Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota in memory of Sue Pranno, this strong bossa nova at the medium level sizzles from the opening measure. The strong rhythmic groove is always...

Supported by a driving Latin feel, this pleasing original with a flowing melody and open solo section (written solos provided) is a great concert choice! Duration 3:42.

Written at the medium-easy level, this latest installment in the well-know "Chili Pepper" series promises to be the most popular ever. A driving Latin groove, sax soli, plenty of full ensemble writing...

From the opening notes to the final chord, this Latin scorcher bristles with excitement. The combination of a strong melody, samba groove, and plenty of full ensemble work make it an ideal program ope...

Looking for that perfect closer for your next program? This exciting medium advanced original alternates between Latin and swing styles, features a trio on the front line and has loads of wonderful en...

This medium level Salsa chart is an electrifying addition to Doug's catalog. Commissioned by Robert Blazek's Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage, Illinois, the fiery rhythm section groove provides the found...

This medium level Salsa chart is an electrifying addition to Doug's catalog. Commissioned by Robert Blazek's Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage, Illinois, the fiery rhythm section groove provides the found...

Here is the perfect vehicle for students to learn the essentials of swing rhythms and phrasing. The blues harmonies create a foundation that players will feel comfortable with in both ensemble section...

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Education Association for the First Annual SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band, this straight ahead minor blues provides medium easy groups with a multitude of...