Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Bossa Nova - Medium Easy

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Amy's Song is a Bossa Nova written with the traditional Bossa figures. The melody makes this chart exciting to play and listen to but also the harmonies complement the lines adding additional flavor.

This chart teaches students to play Bossa Novas using the appropriate articulations. Encourage students to listen to the lead players in your jazz ensemble and follow their articulation interpretation. As a result of working on this chart the outcome for your students will be learning to make music.

Very playable for all levels from high school to college. Reasonable range for all instruments. The first trombone in only one section goes up to a Bb above the staff. The notes leading to this note makes it playable.

This chart will be enjoyed not only by the players but the audience at your next concert.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: A5
Trombone 1: Bb4