A Touch of Jazz: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Jerry Brubaker
Grade: 3.5
Item: 00-PK-0006848
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Description
In the words of the great Duke Ellington, "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." That song title is just one of the tasty morsels in this orchestral salute to the world of jazz. The medley just plain cooks when these other classics are added to the mix: The Swingin' Shepherd Blues, Round Midnight, Take Five, Li'l Darlin', C Jam Blues, and Cute! Cool, man! (5:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
220
SKU:
00-PK-0006848
More about this title
About the Arranger: Jerry Brubaker
Jerry Brubaker has spent decades arranging orchestral music that speaks directly to student musicians and audiences alike. His gift for orchestration and his deep understanding of what ensembles at various levels can accomplish have made him a trusted voice in school music programming.
Why we love this
Brubaker threads together seven jazz standards into a single medley that swings hard without requiring your orchestra to suddenly become a jazz band. The orchestration honors each tune's character while keeping the energy propulsive, and at just under six minutes, it's the kind of piece that sits comfortably in a pop concert or pops-style program where it will genuinely excite your audience.
What to expect
These jazz classics shine under Brubaker's orchestral lens, delivering the swagger and sophisticated harmony of jazz standards through the warmth of a full ensemble sound. The medley structure keeps things fresh and moving, never settling too long in one place, and the overall effect is buoyant, polished, and deeply satisfying to perform.
Who it's for
This arrangement fits orchestras at the upper-intermediate level (Grade 3.5) with solid fundamentals in rhythmic accuracy and articulation. It works equally well for concert orchestras, pops ensembles, and programs that want to expand beyond classical repertoire without stepping outside the comfort zone of full orchestra instrumentation.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section early and often. The swing feel depends on your bass and percussion staying locked together; rehearse them as a unit before bringing in the full ensemble.
- Listen carefully to the recorded accompaniment to internalize the exact tempo and articulation style Brubaker has in mind, especially as you move between contrasting sections.
- Balance the soloists against the ensemble background. If your arrangement includes featured instruments, those moments should shine without drowning out the harmonic support around them.
- Emphasize the syncopated rhythms in the ensemble parts; clean articulation on the off-beat figures will give the piece its characteristic snap.
How to use it
Program this as the centerpiece of a pops or lighter classics concert, or use it as a high-energy closer that leaves audiences energized. It pairs well with other American standards and can anchor a concert theme around jazz history or American songwriting.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and feel in a full orchestra context
- Syncopation and off-beat rhythmic accuracy
- Balance between soloists and ensemble accompaniment
- Stylistic flexibility and genre awareness
- Smooth transitions between contrasting musical sections