Big Swing Face: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Big Swing Face: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Big Swing Face: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41121
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Composed by William O. Potts / arr. Rich Sigler

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-41121

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This chart, originally done by Buddy Rich, has been scored for grade 2 while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The tempo is around 154 BPM, and the chart contains written solos for tenor and trumpet 2, as well as nice dynamics to show off your band. A fun chart that you'll play for years to come. (4:17) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081475134

SKU: 00-41121

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About the Composer: William O. Potts

William O. Potts has spent decades writing and arranging jazz for student ensembles, consistently striking the balance between authenticity and accessibility. His work appears regularly in festival rotations and all-state competitions, where bands discover arrangements that challenge without overwhelming.

Potts understands what student musicians need: clear voicings that teach proper jazz sonority, solos written in comfortable registers, and charts that build ensemble discipline through real swing feel rather than simplified beats.

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Why we love this

Rich Sigler's arrangement captures the swagger and energy of the Buddy Rich original without overwhelming a developing jazz ensemble. The written solos for tenor and trumpet 2 give soloists a clear launching point, and the dynamic range transforms a grade 2 chart into something that genuinely impresses an audience. You'll return to this one every season because it builds confidence while sounding completely authentic.

What to expect

Fast, punchy, and irrepressibly fun. The chart bounces with that classic big band swagger, driven by a relentless groove that makes players want to move. Even at grade 2, this has the sound and attitude of a real jazz ensemble.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the grade 2 level who want repertoire that sounds mature and swinging without requiring advanced technical demands. This works equally well for a festival performance or a concert program where you need a tune that energizes both the band and the audience.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the groove in section rehearsals before pulling everything together. The rhythm section needs to lock the swing feel at 154 BPM so the brass section can float comfortably on top.
Have your tenor and trumpet 2 soloists prepare their written passages as the foundation of their solo, then encourage them to add their own phrasing and note choices once they're secure with the melody.
Use the dynamic markings deliberately. The chart gives you moments to pull back and build tension; resist the urge to play everything at full volume.
Record a full run-through early in your rehearsal process. Hearing the whole piece helps younger players understand how their parts fit into the larger sound.

How to use it

Place this mid-set where you need an energy lift, or open your second half with it to grab attention immediately. It pairs well alongside standards and blues heads because its straightforward style lets the musicians shine without competing for the audience's focus.