Bye Bye Blackbird: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$50.00 USD

Bye Bye Blackbird: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Bye Bye Blackbird: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47514
Price: 50.00 USD
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Words by Mort Dixon, music by Ray Henderson / arr. Rich Sigler

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-47514

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This swing chart is a great vehicle for your tenor sax soloist. The solo part ranges from written melody to a written-out suggested solo, all very doable, especially when the tenor sax trades fours with the ensemble. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Includes optional clarinet and vibes parts too!

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081548869

SKU: 00-47514

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About the Composer: Ray Henderson

Ray Henderson (1896-1970) was a prolific American composer and songwriter who shaped the sound of Broadway and popular music in the 1920s and 1930s. His melodies were direct, memorable, and built for performance; "Bye Bye Blackbird" (1926) stands as one of his most enduring standards, recorded across genres from jazz to classical.

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Why we love this

Rich Sigler's arrangement respects what makes this melody sing while giving your tenor saxophonist a genuine solo opportunity. The written-out suggested solo removes the guesswork for younger improvisers, yet the four-bar trades keep things conversational and interactive rather than static.

What to expect

Sophisticated swing with a light, conversational touch. The melody has the kind of effortless charm that makes it feel like a jam session among friends rather than a formal concert piece, even when played with precision.

Who it's for

Grade 2 jazz ensembles with at least one capable tenor saxophonist and a secure lead trumpet player. Directors building a program that includes both contest-ready material and accessible swing standards will find this a natural fit for rehearsal depth and performance payoff.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody statement in the lead trumpet with clarity; the written G on top of the staff will project naturally if supported by clean articulation in the section rather than pushed volume.
Use the four-bar trades to establish a dialogue between soloist and ensemble. Tight ensemble hits on each trade-in sharpen the conversation and keep the soloist grounded.
Shape the solo section with dynamic rise and fall; a written-out solo can feel mechanical if every phrase receives the same dynamic weight. Let the soloist breathe between phrases.
If your ensemble includes both clarinet and vibes players, balance the optional voicing colors against the core instrumentation. Test the full texture in rehearsal to ensure neither part overpowers the melody line.

How to use it

Program this as a mid-set feature where your tenor saxophonist can shine. It works well alongside other swing charts or as a palate cleanser between a harder-swinging original and a ballad, and the Grade 2 accessibility means rehearsal time scales efficiently for a busy season.

Skills your students will build

Solo trading (responding musically to ensemble hits and laying back into phrase breaks)
Reading written-out melodic improvisation and understanding solo structure
Swing articulation and phrasing (straight eighth notes vs. swung feel)
Ensemble section precision and responsiveness as an accompaniment unit
Lead trumpet range extension to the staff and technical control at moderate tempos