Test Pieces
TEST PIECES FOR THE 2026 NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COMPETITON IN TAURANGA
- Combo Test Piece
‘Caravan’ by Tizol/Ellington
In this folder are the concert, Bb, Eb and vocal charts.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RKpYERcHZaUv9VhVTvcV3jRyJPJLfcaI?usp=drive_link
- Big Band Test Pieces
There are two Big Band Test Pieces to choose from based on your student’s ability. Choose one of the following:
Level 1 – Advanced Test Piece is
‘Basie Straight Ahead‘ by Sammy Nestico (eprint option)
https://www.jwpepper.com/basie-straight-ahead-543157-1187663/p
Level 2 – Intermediate Test Piece is
‘Until I Met You‘ (Corner Pocket) Arr. Mark Taylor (eprint option)
https://www.jwpepper.com/until-i-met-you-2475708-1588860/p
The melody in the A section is great for saxes to learn how to play with a good swing feel. The solo section between bars 37 – 69, could be repeated to have more solos if desired by any of the bands.