Generations in Jazz / 1st to 3rd May 2026

Set Pieces

Samples are now available to view below, with full versions available for purchase soon. Stay tuned!

Performance Requirements

Each band entering the STAGE BAND AWARDS must perform three (3) pieces which includes the GIJ set piece, Ballad of Own Choice and own choice.

Each choir entering the VOCAL ENSEMBLE AWARDS must perform two (2) pieces which includes the GIJ set piece and own choice.

Each SMALL JAZZ COMBO entering will be required to perform a maximum of three (3) pieces which includes the GIJ set piece, two own choice pieces.

For 2026 there has been some MAJOR rule changes please make sure you read the updated rules. Click Here

Step 1

Review the relevant Division Overviews and requirements

Step 2

Download the required sample Set Pieces for 2026 and review.

Step 3

Once you have decided the correct division to enter, process an order for your set piece.

Step 4

Receive your digital download, start rehearsals and enjoy

We kindly ask that you view the sample divisions provided below prior to making your purchase, as we are unable to offer refunds for incorrect selections.

City of Mount Gambier: Stage Band Awards – Samples

Division 1

Dance of the Zinfandels

Vanessa Perica

SAMPLE ONLY

$220 (inc GST)

Division 2

Dance You Monster to My Soft Song

Maria Schneider

External Site

Download Here

Division 3

Get It

Andrew Murray

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 4

Second Take

Nick Mulder

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Please check if your school owns this chart as it was used in 2017

Division 4+

Second Take

Nick Mulder

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Please check if your school owns this chart as it was used in 2017

Division 4+

Second Take

Alternate Parts Only

Second Take

Nick Mulder

If your school already owns this chart from its use in 2017, you can simply purchase the additional components for $66 (inc GST)

Division 4 / 4+

Second Take

Vibraphone part only

Second Take

Nick Mulder

If your school already owns this chart from its use in 2017, you can simply purchase the additional components for $11 (inc GST)

Division 5

Non Competitive 

No compulsory set piece for this division.

This will allow Music Directors greater freedom in selection repertoire already being used at school.

Billy Hyde: Small Jazz Combo – Samples

Due to copyright laws, GIJ cannot provide copies of lead sheets of arrangements of the set pieces for the Small Jazz Combo section.

Lead sheets can be sourced from the Real Book volumes 1,2 & 3, The New Real Book 1,2 & 3.

Arrangements are available from the following publishers: J. W. Pepper, EJazzlines, Hal Leonard, Kerin Bailey, Brolga

SJC Division 1

A Night in Tunisia
Dizzy Gillespie

SJC Division 2

Autumn Leaves
Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer

SJC Division 3

Blue Bossa
Kenny Dorham

District Council of Grant: Vocal Ensemble Awards – Samples

Division 1 Small – SATB

New Life

Michelle Nicolle /

Mim Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$220 (inc GST)

Division 1 Small – SSAA

New Life

Michelle Nicolle /

Mim Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$220 (inc GST)

Division 1 Small – TTBB

New Life

Michelle Nicolle /

Mim Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$220 (inc GST)

Division 1 Large – SATB

Twenty Twenty-One

Michelle Nicolle /

Mim Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$220 (inc GST)

Division 1 Large – SSAA

Twenty Twenty-One

Michelle Nicolle /

Mim Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$220 (inc GST)

Division 1 Large – TTBB

Twenty Twenty-One

Michelle Nicolle / Mim Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$220 (inc GST)

Division 2 – Small – SATB

Wait & See

Erin McKellar

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 2 – Small – SSAA

Wait & See

Erin McKellar

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 2 – Small – TTBB

Wait & See

Erin McKellar

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 2 – Large – SATB

Rent Free

Erin McKellar

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 2 Large – SSAA

Rent Free

Erin McKellar

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 2 Large – TTBB

Rent Free

Erin McKellar

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 3 Small – SAB

Ours

Christina Guala-Goodwin & David Goodwin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Backing track not available this will be sent to you separately

Division 3 Small – SAA

Ours

Christina Guala-Goodwin & David Goodwin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Backing track not available this will be sent to you separately

Division 3 Small – TTB

Ours

Christina Guala-Goodwin & David Goodwin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Backing track not available this will be sent to you separately

Division 3 Large – SAB

Just Work

Christina Guala-Goodwin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Backing track not available this will be sent to you separately

Division 3 Large – SSA

Just Work

Christina Guala-Goodwin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Backing track not available this will be sent to you separately

 

Division 3 Large – TTB 

Just Work

Christina Guala-Goodwin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Backing track not available this will be sent to you separately

Division 4 – SA

(Female Voices)

Weird World

Naomi Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 4 – TB

(Male Voices)

Weird World

Naomi Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

Division 4- Treble & Bari

(Mixed Voices)

Weird World

Naomi Crellin

SAMPLE ONLY

$165 (inc GST)

 

Division 4

Please check if your school owns this chart as it was to be used in 2020