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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK01467436
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Joseph Kosma / Arranged by Alfred Reed / Edited by R. Mark Rogers

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK01467436

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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Full Score	$10.00
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Piccolo	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Flute 1	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Oboe 1	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Eb Clarinet	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Clarinet 3	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Alto Clarinet	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Bass Clarinet	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Bassoon 1	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Bassoon 2	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Alto Saxophone 1	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Tenor Saxophone	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Baritone Saxophone	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Trumpet 1	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Trumpet 2	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Horn 1	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Horn 3	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Horn 4	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Trombone 1	$2.50
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Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Euphonium TC	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Euphonium BC	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Tuba	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - String Bass	$2.50
Autumn Leaves (Les feuilles mortes) - Percussion	$2.50

The iconic tune Autumn Leaves "Les feuilles mortes" by Hungarian-born composer Joseph Kosma hardly requires an introduction to jazz aficionados. The music was originally set to French lyrics by Jacques Prévert, and later English lyrics by Johnny Mercer. This classic band arrangement by Alfred Reed showcases the rich harmonic language that underlines the melody with thick, sonorous orchestration. This piece can be the perfect change of pace when placed among works with quicker tempi or more rigorous demands on the players

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK01467436

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About the Composer: Joseph Kosma

Joseph Kosma was a Hungarian-born composer who became a central figure in French film music during the mid-20th century. Working closely with lyricist Jacques Prévert, Kosma created some of the most enduring melodies in popular song, blending accessible lyricism with sophisticated harmonic sensibility. His gift for writing tunes that feel both immediate and emotionally resonant made him invaluable to the French cinema and chanson traditions.

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Why we love this

Alfred Reed's arrangement captures everything that makes Kosma's melody unforgettable while wrapping it in warm, full-bodied orchestration that sits perfectly at Grade 3. The piece functions as genuine musical substance rather than filler; players encounter real harmonic movement and textural scoring that rewards careful attention without overwhelming them technically.

What to expect

Autumn Leaves carries the warmth of a memory recalled with affection. The orchestration blooms around the melody in layers of rich, sonorous sound that feel both nostalgia and present, inviting players to experience the interplay between straightforward lyricism and sophisticated harmonic color.

Who it's for

Concert bands seeking a piece that offers genuine musicality at an accessible technical level. Directors building programs that value melody and harmonic interest alongside the energy of faster works will find this an excellent anchor.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melody phrase by phrase rather than holding it rigidly. Kosma's tune breathes, and your soloists need permission to find the natural contours within each section.
Balance the inner voices so the harmonic language comes through. Reed's arrangement depends on hearing secondary lines; resist the impulse to let everything collapse into the melody.
Let the tempo breathe at a conversational pace. This piece settles in best when it feels unhurried, giving the ensemble time to blend and the harmony to resonate.
Use the natural dynamic architecture of the piece. The arrangement itself suggests where to swell and where to pull back; trust those indications rather than imposing dramatic gestures.

How to use it

Place this as a concert centerpiece after works with higher technical or rhythmic demands. The shift in tempo and character gives your audience a moment of reflection while showing off your band's ability to balance and blend in a ballad context. It pairs naturally with other American songbook standards or impressionistic concert pieces.