25 or 6 to 4: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Robert Lamm / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005954
$42.00
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Description
The opening motive is very catchy in this authentic-sounding chart on Chicago's rock classic. This accessible, fun jazz ensemble chart includes brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1, and optional guitar with easy brass ranges, too. Easy to play, but still a hard-driving chart.
"Students will enjoy playing this classic."
-The Instrumentalist
"Students will enjoy playing this classic."
-The Instrumentalist
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, 25 or 6 to 4: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
56
SKU:
00-PK-0005954
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert Lamm
Robert Lamm is best known as the keyboardist and primary songwriter for Chicago, the legendary rock band that dominated the 1970s and beyond. His compositional voice shaped some of rock's most enduring hits, including "25 or 6 to 4," a track that showcases his gift for memorable melodies and infectious rhythmic hooks.
Lamm's work translates remarkably well to the jazz ensemble setting, where his rock sensibilities meet the improvisational traditions of jazz. For music educators, his compositions offer accessible entry points into contemporary repertoire that students recognize and respond to with genuine enthusiasm.
Why we love this
Mike Story's arrangement captures the driving energy of the original without overwhelming a first-year jazz ensemble. The brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1, and optional guitar give several students meaningful moments in the spotlight, while the manageable brass ranges ensure the whole ensemble can execute the chart with confidence and punch.
What to expect
It swings with an undeniable rock edge. The iconic opening riff grabs you immediately, and once the ensemble settles into the groove, there's a confident, hard-driving momentum that keeps energy high from start to finish. The brief solos breathe nicely within the structured arrangement, giving the piece moments of individual character alongside tight ensemble playing.
Who it's for
First-year jazz ensemble directors who want their students playing something recognizable and genuinely fun. This chart works for groups just beginning to understand jazz ensemble voicings and rhythm section fundamentals, yet still delivers the satisfaction of performing a rock classic with authentic feel.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the kick drum and bass line together from the first rehearsal. The propulsive rhythm of this piece depends entirely on how tightly your rhythm section anchors the groove.
- Let the melody players milk that opening motive. It's catchy for a reason. Clear articulation and precise unison will make it land harder.
- Balance the soloists carefully during rehearsal so they can hear the comping instruments without getting buried. The chart is marked as easy, but phrasing in a solo still requires musical maturity.
How to use it
Open a jazz concert with this to set an accessible, high-energy tone that audiences and students alike will connect with instantly. It pairs well with other Grade 1 charts in the First Year Charts series and makes an ideal bridge between the rock world students live in and the jazz idiom they're learning.
Skills your students will build
- Reading jazz ensemble voicings and comping rhythms
- Maintaining groove and pocket in a rock-influenced jazz context
- Playing simple jazz solos with phrasing and articulation
- Listening to and balancing against other ensemble sections
- Executing the unison melody with clean articulation and ensemble unity