25 Or 6 To 4: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Lamm / As performed by Chicago / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 1-2
Item: 35-PK00171878
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Piano | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Bass | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Drums | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Flute | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| 25 Or 6 To 4 - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul's easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Includes optional solos (or soli) for any sax and any brass instrument.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00171878
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert Lamm
Robert Lamm co-founded Chicago in 1967 and served as the band's keyboardist, vocalist, and primary songwriter throughout their most commercially successful decades. He wrote '25 Or 6 To 4' during the band's early years, capturing the restless energy of late-night creativity in a three-minute rock anthem that became one of their signature recordings. Lamm's compositional voice brought harmonic sophistication and memorable melodic hooks to rock music, making his work particularly valuable for educators seeking songs with both commercial appeal and musical substance.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement strips away nothing essential while remaining genuinely playable for developing ensembles. The optional soli for saxes and brass mean you can feature soloists at any skill level without compromising the arrangement's integrity, and the hard-driving groove teaches students how rock rhythm sections actually function.
What to expect
Propulsive and restless. The arrangement captures the original recording's late-night energy without sacrificing clarity or balance. The interplay between rhythm section and horns creates a driving momentum that pulls audiences along, making even a short piece feel substantial and satisfying.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at grades 1-2 who need a contemporary arrangement that sounds impressive without requiring extensive rehearsal time. Directors programming concerts for general audiences will find this connects immediately with listeners who know the song, while students get experience playing authentic rock grooves in a structured, scored format.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the kick drum and electric bass into a tight, consistent pocket from the first rehearsal. This groove drives everything else, so get this element unshakeable before layering in horns.
- Balance the horn section so the melody sits clearly above the harmonic support. Saxes tend to dominate at this level, so pull them back slightly and let the trumpets/trombones anchor the sound.
- Keep the tempo steady but energetic. Resist the urge to let the band drag through the calmer passages; maintaining forward motion keeps the rock feel alive throughout.
- If using the optional soli, have soloists play their written material first during rehearsals before inviting improvisation. This ensures everyone performs the chart confidently before adding personal expression.
How to use it
Program this as an opener for concerts targeting younger audiences or community events where contemporary music resonates. It works beautifully alongside other pop and rock arrangements as a set within a larger concert, or as a standalone feature that demonstrates your ensemble's stylistic range and polish.
Skills your students will build
- Playing rock and funk rhythms with precision
- Maintaining consistent pulse in groove-based music
- Balancing melody and harmonic support within a horn section
- Reading optional solo sections and understanding when to step forward or back
- Responding to rhythm section cues and locked pulse rather than conductor-dependent timing