Inside the Big Band

The United States Army’s premier touring jazz orchestra, the Jazz Ambassadors, explores the full range of jazz, from Dixieland and big band swing, through bebop and Latin influences, to today’s contemporary jazz.

0:00 Introduction
3:41 Musical Styles
17:22 Embellishments & Special Effects
38:45 Putting It All Together
1:03:43 Jazz Improvisation
1:12:36 Closing/Credits

Online resources mentioned in the video: http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/bigband.html

The United States Army Field Band is the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army. Its four main components, the Concert Band, Soldiers’ Chorus, Jazz Ambassadors, and The Volunteers, travel thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to audiences throughout the nation and around the world. Public concerts, school assemblies, clinics, festivals, and radio and television appearances are all part of the Army Field Band’s schedule.

This educational clinic series is designed to share knowledge with America’s young musicians and to aid teachers by focusing on specific musical areas. New educational materials are added to our collection each year.

Check out our full Educational Video Series!
The Saxophone Standard http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/saxophone.html
Flute Fundamentals http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/flute.html
Trombone: A Player’s Guide http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/trombone.html
A Trumpeter’s Resource http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/trumpet.html
The Complete Percussionist http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/percussion.html
Horn Playing Past & Present http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/horn.html
Tuba and Euphonium http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/tuba.html
Understanding the Oboe http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/oboe.html
Inside the Big Band http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/bigband.html
Bassoon Basics http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/bassoon.html
Improving Your Clarinet Section http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/clarinet.html
The Joy of Singing http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/education/joyofsinging/jos1.html

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