Jazz - Big Band Template
Build charts faster with a smart, pre-formatted Dorico template for traditional big band writing.
What This Template Does
This jazz ensemble template gives you a professional foundation for writing big band charts in Dorico, with labeled rhythm section parts, part layouts, and custom chord symbols. You’ll get clean engraving and correct instrument ordering out of the gate, so you can focus on swing, not setup.
Features at a Glance
Full big band instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Rhythm Section
Traditional amount of bar numbers per staff in score and parts
Built in Dorico 6, compatible with Dorico 3+
Optimized for professional or educational jazz ensemble writing
What’s Included
1 Dorico Project File (.dorico)
1 Quick Start PDF
Zipped download
Ideal For
Jazz band composers and arrangers
College or high school jazz directors
Commissioned charts and competition music
Professional-looking scores with minimal formatting
Build charts faster with a smart, pre-formatted Dorico template for traditional big band writing.
What This Template Does
This jazz ensemble template gives you a professional foundation for writing big band charts in Dorico, with labeled rhythm section parts, part layouts, and custom chord symbols. You’ll get clean engraving and correct instrument ordering out of the gate, so you can focus on swing, not setup.
Features at a Glance
Full big band instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Rhythm Section
Traditional amount of bar numbers per staff in score and parts
Built in Dorico 6, compatible with Dorico 3+
Optimized for professional or educational jazz ensemble writing
What’s Included
1 Dorico Project File (.dorico)
1 Quick Start PDF
Zipped download
Ideal For
Jazz band composers and arrangers
College or high school jazz directors
Commissioned charts and competition music
Professional-looking scores with minimal formatting
Build charts faster with a smart, pre-formatted Dorico template for traditional big band writing.
What This Template Does
This jazz ensemble template gives you a professional foundation for writing big band charts in Dorico, with labeled rhythm section parts, part layouts, and custom chord symbols. You’ll get clean engraving and correct instrument ordering out of the gate, so you can focus on swing, not setup.
Features at a Glance
Full big band instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Rhythm Section
Traditional amount of bar numbers per staff in score and parts
Built in Dorico 6, compatible with Dorico 3+
Optimized for professional or educational jazz ensemble writing
What’s Included
1 Dorico Project File (.dorico)
1 Quick Start PDF
Zipped download
Ideal For
Jazz band composers and arrangers
College or high school jazz directors
Commissioned charts and competition music
Professional-looking scores with minimal formatting