Autumn in Rome: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Sammy Cahn / As performed by Paul Weston / As performed by Alessandro Cicognini / Arranged by Michael Philip Mossman
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00273265
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn in Rome - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Autumn in Rome - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Haunting yet beautiful describes Michael's unique setting of this marvelous standard. Written in a moderately slow "bolero" style, this outstanding change of pace number features an alto sax soloist and a few ensemble surprises along the way.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00273265
More about this title
About the Artist: Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn was one of America's most prolific lyricists, crafting words for over 3,000 songs across seven decades. His collaborations with composers like Paul Weston and others produced standards that define the Great American Songbook, including material for Hollywood films and Broadway productions. Cahn's gift for memorable, singable melodies paired with witty or deeply emotional lyrics made him essential to 20th century popular music.
For educators, Cahn's work remains invaluable for teaching jazz interpretation and vocal phrasing. His lyrics reveal how strong words can guide musical interpretation, and his melodies sit naturally for both singers and instrumentalists working through jazz repertoire.
Why we love this
Mossman's arrangement captures everything that makes this standard endure without overcomplicating it. The bolero setting creates natural space for serious musicianship and solo work, while the ensemble surprises keep players engaged and listeners surprised. You get a legitimate change-of-pace moment that audiences genuinely enjoy and your students will want to rehearse.
What to expect
Imagine a Roman twilight rendered in sound. There's romance in the bolero pulse, melancholy in the alto sax voice, and just enough texture in the ensemble writing to suggest intrigue rather than announce it. The surprises arrive gently, like discovering something beautiful you didn't expect to find.
Who it's for
Grade 4 jazz ensembles ready for repertoire that demands musicality over technical pyrotechnics. Your players need solid fundamentals in their sections, but this arrangement rewards ensemble listening and sensitive solo work more than chops.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the alto sax solo against the ensemble foundation. The bolero rhythm needs steady support from the rhythm section so the soloist sits on top without fighting for space.
- Emphasize the haunting quality Mossman describes by keeping dynamic contrasts subtle in early passages. Save the ensemble surprises for their moment; they land harder with restraint beforehand.
- Shape the melody through slight rubato where the soloist needs breathing room. This isn't a strict tempo number, and the 'beautiful' aspect emerges when you allow phrasing over metronomic precision.
How to use it
Place this as a late-set piece where audiences have settled in and can appreciate subtlety. It pairs naturally with other standards or ballads if you're building a jazz focus concert, or stands alone as a compelling contrast to uptempo repertoire in a mixed program.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining soft, supported dynamics over extended passages
- Listening to and responding to a featured soloist
- Interpreting the bolero rhythm with flexibility and feeling
- Recognizing and executing ensemble surprises with precision
- Balancing accompaniment figures against melodic content