Old School (J.Jarvis)

Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with Jeff Jarvis's "Old School," a vibrant big band jazz arrangement designed to captivate audiences. This essential, high-impact piece, composed and arranged by Jeff Jarvis, offers a dynamic, classic jazz feel that is perfect for both educational and professional big band settings. Despite its "easy" difficulty rating, "Old School" delivers a sophisticated yet accessible showstopper, making it ideal for high school and college jazz ensembles, as well as community big bands looking to add a swinging, energetic performance piece to their concerts, festivals, or any occasion demanding a polished big band presentation. The arrangement features a moderate swing tempo, characterized by its driving rhythmic patterns and accessible harmonic language, providing an excellent platform for developing improvisation skills and ensemble precision. This 13-page chart includes all individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation: Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums.