It is essential that beginning jazz players gain an understanding of the swing idiom. Final Drive is a very easy original which provides rich opportunities for teaching fundamental swing figures and also includes a spot for developing improvisational skills over the approachable minor harmonies.

Duration: 4:24
Level: Very Easy swing (designed for First Year students)
Ranges: F5 trumpet, E4 trombone
Instrumentation: This chart can be played by as few as 4 horns plus rhythm section, and is expandable to a full jazz ensemble.
Solos: written out or ad lib for all
Optional: included for Flute, Clarinet, and Horn in F.

Conductor Score & Parts