A Man and His Soul: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
The Music of Ray Charles (Featuring: What'd I Say / Ruby / I Got a Woman)
Arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005518
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Description
Legendary musician Ray Charles is remembered in this medley entitled A Man and His Soul. Featuring the up tempo classic "What'd I Say," the beautiful and lush "Ruby," and the gospel infused "I Got a Woman," this arrangement scored by Patrick Roszell is guaranteed to entertain your audience.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
250
SKU:
00-PK-0005518
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Why we love this
Roszell captures the swagger and warmth of Ray Charles without asking your band to swing beyond their abilities. The medley structure gives you three distinct moods, uptempo groove, tender lyricism, and spiritual energy, all within a single, cohesive piece that works as a complete concert statement.
What to expect
You move from the swagger and sass of "What'd I Say" into the lush, romantic warmth of "Ruby," then settle into the soulful, gospel-rooted groove of "I Got a Woman." The medley structure lets you tell a story about Ray Charles's range as a musician: showman, romantic, and spiritual voice all at once.
Who it's for
Band directors programming pops concerts, spring concerts, or community engagement events where you need crowd-pleasing material that still respects your musicians' development. This works equally well for intermediate high school bands and accomplished middle school groups looking to expand beyond traditional concert band fare.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the three contrasting songs by rehearsing them as separate movements. "What'd I Say" needs crisp articulation and drive; "Ruby" asks for sustained tone control and blend; "I Got a Woman" depends on rhythmic pocket and swing feel.
- Lock in the rhythm section early. The blues and gospel idioms require confident rhythmic foundation from percussion and low reeds, so isolate those voices before full rehearsals.
- Shape phrasing through dynamics. The bridge between songs and the return to themes benefit from subtle dynamic swells that signal story rather than relying on tempo changes alone.
- Listen to Ray Charles recordings together with your band. Hearing the originals builds ownership and helps students understand why these melodies matter beyond the page.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece pops program number or the closing piece of a concert where you want to send the audience out energized and moved. The accessibility of Grade 3 also makes it ideal for a festival or community band concert where you're reaching audiences beyond traditional concert hall listeners.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation styles across blues, ballad, and gospel idioms
- Dynamic shaping and phrase direction
- Rhythmic pocket and swing feel
- Blend and balance in sustained chords
- Transitioning between contrasting tempos and moods