u experienced bunch may be able to help me..lol

guess what.. I moved up to the highest band and i am also in a jazz band now. This means extra rehersal and higher notes to get,and more endurance.
Oh and improvising..

Any tips for a newbie for any of the above?

Other than regular practice, is there anything i can do to improve my range and endurance?

What can i do about impro?
I`ve heard that playing along with the radio is good ear training...

read my secrets to high notes/flexibility/endurance topic. that will help after just three or four days of practice and it also has a perfect warmup on the first page. remember that the more "open" the bottom of your range sounds the better the top will sound.

Get Jamie Abersold`s book, Volume 1 - How To Play Jazz and Improvise. You can order it online from www.jazzbooks.com. It comes with a nice demo/play along CD and has numerous exercises that will help you learn to improvise and build your range and endurance.
The price on my copy is $15.90, but I`ve had it quite a while, so chances are the price may be slightly higher by now. It`s well worth the investement.

i couldnt`t find ur article, Derek..

As for the book, my parents don`t do online purchases and my "local" which is miles awaylol music store doesnt contain much..

I`m just looking for simple things to improve my overall playing, esp endurance.
I`m exactly after a killer range in less than a week..although that would help..lol

i forgot to put in the "not"

Go to the website
http://home.clara.net/hylton/practice.htm
There`s a whole bunch of stuff there, at least some of which should help you.

BTW. You can also order the Jamie Abersold books via regular mail. You can order a free catalog at
www.jazzbooks.com, or by calling toll free
1-800-456-1388. Go for it.