And All That Jazz (from Chicago): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Jerry Burns captures the sophisticated sass and rhythmic drive of Kander's original without losing accessibility. At Grade 1.5, your students get to perform a genuinely iconic song they already know and enjoy, which means they're motivated from day one. The arrangement balances clear writing with enough jazz color to keep your most experienced players engaged.

Smoky, energetic, and instantly recognizable. The arrangement channels the theatrical sass and rhythmic sophistication of the original while staying light on the technical demands. Students step onto the field playing a song audiences will hum along with.

Marching bands at the beginning or intermediate level who want a crowd-pleasing feature that doesn't demand advanced technique or reading skills. This works especially well for schools new to jazz arrangements or programs building confidence in younger players.

• Lock in the straight-eighths swing feel early in rehearsal; the groove matters more than rushing through the notes.
• Balance the melody across your upper woodwinds so it cuts through the accompaniment without forcing volume.
• Keep the brass punches crisp and together; they anchor the jazz style and need precision in their entrances.
• Use the recorded accompaniment (if available as a separate purchase) to lock tempos and feel before marching the drill.

Use this as a halftime production number or feature segment where the accessibility and crowd recognition work in your favor. It also pairs naturally alongside other show tune arrangements or as an opener that sets an upbeat, entertaining tone for your show.

• Executing swing eighths and jazz articulation
• Reading syncopated rhythms in a blues-based harmonic context
• Balancing ensemble texture with a featured melodic line
• Responding to a moderate tempo with rhythmic precision