Beantown Blues Parade: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Beantown Blues Parade: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Beantown Blues Parade: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47028S
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Rick Hirsch

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-47028S

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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: 12

UPC: 038081539867

SKU: 00-47028S

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About the Composer: Rick Hirsch

Rick Hirsch studied composition and arranging at UMass-Amherst and Northern Illinois University, launching his career as a music copyist for legendary figures like Bob Mintzer and Toshiko Akiyoshi. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by jazz masters including Yusef Lateef and Eddie Henderson, and his work spans from the Capitol Quartet to the Penn State Blue Band.

Hirsch has built a reputation as a sought-after guest conductor for All-State and District Jazz Bands while formerly teaching at Penn State University. In 2017, his ensemble BIG OL' BAND released their debut album, Pocono Git-Down, which showcases jazz emerging from vibrant regional scenes across the country.

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Why we love this

Hirsch captures the infectious energy of a New Orleans second-line parade without overwhelming a young ensemble. The written solos for trumpet and trombone give developing improvisers a structured entry point into jazz soloing, while the accessible brass ranges and manageable tempo mean your players can focus on feel and phrasing rather than mechanical challenges.

What to expect

The parade rolls forward with steady, infectious groove and bright brass colors. It has the buoyant, celebratory spirit of New Orleans street music but the harmonic clarity and ensemble balance that young bands can actually achieve. Your students will feel like they're playing real jazz from the first rehearsal.

Who it's for

First-year and developing jazz ensembles ready to explore swing and blues feels with a piece that swings immediately. Directors seeking a crowd-pleasing opener or closing number that young players can execute with confidence and character.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the bounce of the second-line groove. Your rhythm section should feel relaxed and slightly behind the beat to create the rolling, processional quality that defines this style.
Let the trumpet and trombone soloists own their moments. These written solos are vehicles for personality, so encourage them to add dynamics, articulation, and slight rhythmic liberties.
Balance the ensemble figures with the solo passages. The charts should support without overwhelming the featured players.
Push the tempo toward 160 BPM once the ensemble locks in. The accessibility of the ranges allows young players to swing harder when they're confident.

How to use it

Open a jazz concert with this piece to establish energy and audience goodwill, or close a set where you want to send the crowd home smiling. It pairs naturally with other accessible swing charts and works equally well at school assemblies, community events, or festival performances where you want to showcase your ensemble's groove and personality.