Blast from the Past: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00420195
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Blast from the Past - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Blast from the Past - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
Here is a great sounding original in a retro medium rock style. Based on a "question and answer" format between brass and saxes, Rick's appealing chart is simple to learn and requires no solos.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00420195
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Why we love this
The question and answer dialogue between brass and saxophones creates built-in ensemble cohesion without demanding individual solos, letting every player stay engaged with the ensemble texture. Rick's retro medium rock style brings energy and familiarity to a jazz ensemble setting without requiring complex harmonic or rhythmic reading.
What to expect
A confident, upbeat throwback with the warmth of medium rock grooves. The brass and sax interplay creates a playful call-and-response energy that keeps the piece moving and engaging throughout.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors working with younger or developing players who benefit from straightforward voicing and a straightforward structure. Groups looking for accessible, fun repertoire that teaches ensemble listening without the additional challenge of soloists.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass and sax sections carefully during their call-and-response exchanges so each group registers clearly without one overwhelming the other.
- Lock the rhythm section early in rehearsals; the retro rock feel depends on consistent, grounded timekeeping from drums and bass.
- Encourage articulation clarity in both sections so the antiphonal phrasing reads as intentional conversation rather than simultaneous playing.
How to use it
Slot this into a jazz or contemporary concert as a high-energy opener or closer. Its accessible level and no-solo format make it ideal for mid-year performances when you want solid, reliable sound without extensive individual preparation.
Skills your students will build
- Listening and responding to another section in real time
- Maintaining consistent feel in medium rock style
- Balanced sectional playing in call-and-response textures
- Reading and executing cohesive ensemble rhythms without soloists