Detail 01
1st tenor part only
One chair's music. A full band needs the other saxes, brass, rhythm section and conductor score bought separately.
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KJOSStandard Of Excellence for Jazz Ensemble 1St Tenor Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First tenor sax part book from the Standard of Excellence jazz ensemble series. For a student sitting in a school or community big band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Student filling the 1st tenor chair in a school jazz band
- Directors buying parts to complete a jazz ensemble set
- Replacing a lost or worn part book mid-season
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Solo practice — these are ensemble parts, not a method book
- Alto, bari or any other chair — each needs its own part
- Players with no reading experience yet
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Jazz ensemble scoring
Big band writing — section lines, backgrounds and ensemble hits rather than standalone exercises.
Detail 03
B-flat tenor transposition
Written for tenor. An alto or bari player cannot read from this book.
Detail 04
Standard of Excellence series
Aligns with the same publisher's band methods, so it fits students already working through that curriculum.
Detail 05
Print part book
Stand-ready book. Nothing to download or activate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the chair — 1st and 2nd tenor parts are different books
- 02Conductor score and rhythm parts are sold separately
- 03Check the specific title or level your director assigned
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a method book or sheet music?
It is a jazz ensemble part book — the music for the 1st tenor chair, meant to be played with the rest of the band.
02Can my alto player use it?
No. Tenor is pitched differently from alto. The alto player needs the alto part from the same set.
03Do I need the full set?
For a band, yes — each chair needs its own part and the director needs the score. For one student, this single book covers their chair.
04What's the difference between 1st and 2nd tenor?
1st tenor generally carries the higher, more exposed line in the sax section. Buy the part matching the chair you're assigned.
