What's First? - Grade 3 Modal Waltz

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What’s First? is a great introduction to modal jazz with a twist: a ¾ time signature! The chart features each instrument section so everyone will have a blast performing. What’s First? also features appropriate ranges, improvising opportunities for less-experienced soloists, fully notated rhythm section parts, and a plethora of parts for alternate instrumentation. This chart is sure to be as fun as it is educational!

Composer: Miles Damaso

Duration: 5.5 minutes with 2 soloists

Ranges: Trumpet - A5, Trombone - F4

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Score and Parts - $50
Score - $10

PDF Download - Score and Parts

What’s First? is a great introduction to modal jazz with a twist: a ¾ time signature! The chart features each instrument section so everyone will have a blast performing. What’s First? also features appropriate ranges, improvising opportunities for less-experienced soloists, fully notated rhythm section parts, and a plethora of parts for alternate instrumentation. This chart is sure to be as fun as it is educational!

Composer: Miles Damaso

Duration: 5.5 minutes with 2 soloists

Ranges: Trumpet - A5, Trombone - F4

To order a physical copy, please visit HERE

Score and Parts - $50
Score - $10

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Conductor’s Score
1st Eb Alto Saxophone
2nd Eb Alto Saxophone
1st Bb Tenor Saxophone
2nd Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
3rd Bb Trumpet
4th Bb Trumpet
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone
3rd Trombone
4th Trombone/Bass Trombone
Guitar (optional)
Piano
Bass
Drums

OPTIONAL/ALTERNATE PARTS
C Flute
Bb Clarinet (doubles 1st trumpet)
Horn in F
Tuba
Vibraphone
1st Baritone T.C./Tenor Sax (doubles 1st trombone)
2nd Baritone T.C./Tenor Sax (doubles 2nd trombone)
3rd Baritone T.C./Tenor Sax (doubles 3rd trombone)