More Free Big Band Chart Downloads
July 22nd, 2008
When I started PDFjazzmusic.com a few years ago there were very few (if any) composers selling big band charts as PDF downloads. That is why before I even started the site I tested the concept on Ebay. I was not even sure if anyone would want to print out 80 some pages, then tape them together, and finally pass out to their big band.
I had a feeling though that if the price were right, charts would sell in this format. And based on my Ebay tests, I was right. If you have ever wondered why all prices on the site are $20 or less, it is because the results of numerous Ebay tests confirmed that people were basically willing to pay that amount for charts in PDF format. $19.95 is a price point that many infomercials use as well to sell products. Must be a psychological thing I guess.
Nowadays PDF big band charts are all over the internet. The concept has become much more widely used and accepted.
PDFjazzmusic.com does not sell (yet) very many easy (level 2-3) big band charts, but I did find a site that does – and a few are available as free downloads too.
The site is cyberwindsmusic.com. The site features not just jazz, but also band material and misc. educational materials. It also features a few different composers, and you can listen to the music before purchasing. Here is the big band download page. If you have a junior level band, check out this site. I’m sure you’ll find some good stuff there.
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Jim,
Thanks for the kind words. Together, publishers like us can effectively continue the great tradition of US Jazz Music. You might also encourage any middle school band director to visit
MSBandDirector.com
This site is the only site that ANY middle grades teacher will ever need. It has links to everything in the industry. In fact, if you join, you can create a page for your grade 1-3 literature that you will be writing as well as offer any free charts in the forums (I have you already featured prominently there) Sound files can be uploaded and mobile support is also available.
thanks again,
Russ Weaver
Cyberwindsmusic.com
Jim,
Thanks again for networking with us. I would love for you to join the composers group on MSBandDirector.com and allow the membership to get to know you a bit better through your easier and more accessible charts. Please visit MSBandDirector.com, create your free page, link to your site, upload a few of your easier sound files… all for free. Let’s keep networking.
thanks,
Russ WEaver
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