Beach Time: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Mark Taylor
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK01293456
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Time - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Beach Time - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Vibes | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Beach Time - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
Carefully paced for younger players and written in a moderate bossa style, Mark Taylor brings us this great-sounding original that's easy to learn and fun to play. Nicely scored for the entire ensemble, alto sax and trumpet are featured in a duet off the top and later with written or ad lib. solos.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01293456
More about this title
About the Composer: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is a prolific composer and arranger whose work appears regularly in jazz and concert band curricula across North America. His gift lies in writing accessible original music that sounds sophisticated without overwhelming younger ensembles; he understands exactly what intermediate players can handle and designs parts accordingly.
Why we love this
Taylor crafts a melody that sticks with your students from the first reading while the bossa rhythm keeps the energy up without demanding technical virtuosity. The alto sax and trumpet duet front and center gives you a natural spotlight for two of your best players, and the flexibility to feature soloists later makes this adaptable to your ensemble's strengths.
What to expect
Warm, beach-ready energy that evokes tropical breezes and relaxed sophistication. The melody has a natural swing to it, and the moderate bossa groove gives the whole piece a conversational quality rather than anything stiff or overly formal.
Who it's for
Grade 2 jazz ensembles looking for an original that sounds genuinely musical without the technical demands of more complex bossa repertoire. This works equally well for groups new to the style or ensembles needing a crowd-pleasing opener that builds confidence.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic pocket early by having your rhythm section internalize the bossa feel before the full ensemble joins; a few minutes alone with the drums and bass pays dividends.
- Balance the opening duet so both voices project equally; young trumpet players often overpower the alto sax, so check levels in sectionals.
- Shape the ad lib. solo section by giving your soloists permission to sit back and have fun rather than trying to play everything; the best moments come when they breathe and space out their phrases.
- Keep the tempo steady and dance-like rather than rigid; bossa grooves live in the space between precision and swing.
How to use it
Pair this with a more uptempo swing tune and a ballad to round out a complete jazz concert set, or drop it into a spring pops concert where it'll land as an audience favorite. It's also ideal early in the season as a gateway to jazz vocabulary for groups transitioning from concert band.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing bossa rhythm in small group settings
- Melodic phrasing and articulation in duet contexts
- Responding to and supporting soloist accompaniment
- Intonation and balance in a jazz ensemble texture
- Counting and navigating ad lib. sections with written cues