Welcome! Essentially Ellington (EE) provides jazz band directors with resources for the study and performance of big band music. Any high school or college-aged jazz ensemble can join the EE network by registering in our EE Members Only portal, free of charge.

FREE membership benefits for high school and college-aged jazz bands include:
• instant downloads of 12 big band charts
• rehearsal guides for band directors
• access to supplemental audio resources
• access to an interactive video app
• and so much more!

If you’re already a member of Essentially Ellington in, please sign in using your EE username and password to access this year’s resource materials.

New to Essentially Ellington? Click here to become a member.