After You've Gone: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Rich Sigler's arrangement respects the song's melodic charm while creating genuine ensemble opportunities that keep every section engaged. The written-out solos and shout chorus give students a structured entry point into jazz improvisation language without leaving anyone stranded, and the medium tempo makes this accessible for Grade 2 groups who are still building their swing confidence.

Sophisticated without pretension. The tune carries the sophistication of a 1920s song standard while Sigler's orchestration keeps the energy light and swinging, with enough written-out detail that students can hear jazz vocabulary without needing years of combo experience.

Grade 2 jazz ensembles ready to tackle a genuine standard with accessible but musically satisfying writing. This works for groups building their foundation in section blend, swing interpretation, and the confidence to execute written solos.

• Shape the solo sections with clear rubato in the rhythm section; these aren't rigid timekeeping moments but opportunities for conversational interplay between the alto and trombone lines.
• Build the shout chorus gradually across the ensemble, letting each section find its pocket before adding layers rather than crashing in at full intensity.
• Balance trumpet 1's written top F against the ensemble texture; this is a landmark note that should land clearly without overshadowing the rest of the voicing.
• Lock the swing eighth-note feel early in rehearsal using just the rhythm section; have horns enter only once that pulse is rock solid.

Pair this with other Grade 2 standards to build a jazz concert that showcases growth across the season, or use it as your group's warm-up closer at festival season when you need something polished and crowd-pleasing that doesn't demand peak energy from exhausted musicians.

• Swing eighth-note articulation and phrasing
• Reading and performing written jazz solos
• Sectional balance in scored ensemble voicings
• Call-and-response patterns between sections
• Executing a shout chorus with unified rhythmic intent