Measure 17A: Our Repertoire Responsibility (Jazz Band)
Picking jazz rep is where great jazz bands are made - or quietly held back. The wrong chart can flatten your section, frustrate your rhythm players, and kill momentum fast. The right one can build confidence, teach style, and turn a mixed lineup into a band that swings.
On this panel, Mr. Ashley is joined by Kyle Smith, Keith Heim, and Trent Warner to break down how experienced directors choose repertoire that fits real school ensembles - not idealized ones. They get into the practical decisions that matter most when you open a chart at a convention, from brass range and trombone register to…
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