Beantown Blues Parade: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$44.00 USD

Beantown Blues Parade: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Beantown Blues Parade: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47028
Price: 44.00 USD
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By Rick Hirsch

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-47028

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Beantown Blues Parade by Rick Hirsch is an upbeat New Orleans second-line groove for your young jazz band. Tempo is around 160 BPM, but it is very accessible. Written melodic solos for trumpet 1 (or section) and trombone 1 (or section) with easy brass ranges. A winner! (2:22)

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 86

UPC: 038081539850

SKU: 00-47028

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About the Composer: Rick Hirsch

Rick Hirsch holds degrees from UMass-Amherst and Northern Illinois University and has built a career as both a composer and arranger working across multiple levels of the jazz world. Early in his professional life, he served as a personal music copyist for jazz legends Bob Mintzer and Toshiko Akiyoshi, and his compositions have been performed by renowned artists including Yusef Lateef and Eddie Henderson, as well as the Capitol Quartet and Penn State's Blue Band. He has taught at Penn State University and is frequently invited to conduct All-State and District Jazz Bands.

Hirsch founded BIG OL' BAND, an ensemble dedicated to exploring vibrant jazz communities outside major metropolitan areas. The group's 2017 debut album, Pocono Git-Down, showcases his commitment to celebrating diverse regional jazz traditions and bringing fresh energy to contemporary ensemble writing.

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Why we love this

Hirsch understands exactly what young jazz bands need to sound good fast. The New Orleans second-line groove sits perfectly at 160 BPM (quick enough to feel authentic, slow enough to lock in), and the written solos for trumpet and trombone give every section player a moment to shine without requiring advanced improv chops. This is the kind of chart that builds real ensemble confidence.

What to expect

Beantown Blues Parade captures the easy swagger of a New Orleans street parade without requiring your band to navigate tricky rhythmic territory. The blues-based harmony and second-line groove create a buoyant, celebratory feel that makes both players and audiences smile.

Who it's for

Young jazz bands entering their first year of repertoire, particularly ensembles that need accessible material with immediate musical payoff. This works equally well for concert performance, festival play, and rehearsal as a confidence builder.

How to get the most out of it

Feel the second-line strut in the rhythm section. The groove should swing effortlessly at 160 BPM; resist the urge to push the tempo when energy rises.
Highlight the written melodies in trumpet 1 and trombone 1 as true solos, not background lines. Balance the ensemble so these voices cut through clearly.
Shape the dynamics to match the parade sensibility. Start grounded and let the piece build its own momentum over the 2:22 duration rather than forcing intensity early.

How to use it

Program this early in the season to establish your ensemble's swing sound and build camaraderie. It also serves as an excellent festival selection for Grade 1 jazz bands seeking a piece with genuine style and memorability.