Aurora: Score
By Patrick Williams
Grade: 6 (Professional / Very Advanced)
Item: 00-PR-0005087
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Description
A superior chart in every way! Patrick Williams' "Aurora" is a samba at 120 BPM that features optional horns in F, and full instrumentation with two auxiliary percussion parts. There is plenty of solo space for a variety of instruments and a huge shout chorus. Check this chart out! (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Jazz: The Patrick Williams Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
84
SKU:
00-PR-0005087
More about this title
About the Composer: Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams is a composer and arranger whose work spans film, television, and concert music. His jazz compositions are prized by educators and professional ensembles alike for their accessibility, sophisticated harmonic language, and genuine fun factor. Williams understands what makes a chart work in rehearsal and in performance, and his writing consistently rewards both accomplished players and developing musicians.
Why we love this
This chart delivers on every front: the samba grooves immediately, the solo section is generous enough to feature multiple voices, and the shout chorus lands with real power. Williams writes for jazz ensembles with genuine knowledge of what each section can do, and the optional horn voicings give you flexibility with your instrumentation without compromising the sound.
What to expect
Aurora swings with tropical warmth and infectious energy. The samba beat propels forward with a relaxed confidence, while the numerous solo sections invite individual voices to emerge and shine. The arrangement builds to a satisfying peak in the shout chorus, leaving audiences energized and ensembles feeling accomplished.
Who it's for
This chart is designed for advanced high school or college jazz ensembles and professional groups with solid players across all sections. The Grade 6 difficulty level assumes confident solo improvisers, secure rhythm section players, and section musicians who can balance precision with swing.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the samba groove early in rehearsal and keep it consistent at 120 BPM; this chart depends on rhythmic precision across the rhythm section and percussion parts.
- Balance the auxiliary percussion parts so they lock with the kit and bass, creating a unified Latin feel rather than competing textures.
- Give soloists time to internalize the form during sectional rehearsals; the open space in this chart rewards musicians who can phrase confidently over the groove.
- Approach the shout chorus as a conversation between sections; clarity and ensemble response will make the final impact resonate.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a jazz festival appearance or spring concert where you want to showcase your ensemble's ability to navigate Latin rhythms and ensemble dynamics. The 2-minute duration and professional polish make it ideal for competition settings, and the shout chorus provides an excellent finale moment before the next piece.
Skills your students will build
- Playing samba grooves with proper rhythmic pocket and subdivision
- Trading solos and responding to other sections in real time
- Balancing auxiliary percussion parts with the main kit and bass
- Reading and executing a large-form chart with multiple sections and dynamics
- Interpreting jazz articulation and swing feel at a professional level