Bye Bye Blackbird: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Bye Bye Blackbird: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Bye Bye Blackbird: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47514S
Price: 9.00 USD
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Words by Mort Dixon, music by Ray Henderson / arr. Rich Sigler

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

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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: 20

UPC: 038081548876

SKU: 00-47514S

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About the Composer: Ray Henderson

Ray Henderson (1896-1970) was a prolific songwriter and composer whose catalog shaped American popular music in the 1920s and 1930s. His melodies became standards in jazz and swing repertoire, recorded countless times by musicians across generations. Henderson's gift for writing memorable, singable lines made his work ideal for both concert settings and jam sessions alike.

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Why we love this

Rich Sigler's arrangement captures the infectious swing of this standard while keeping the ensemble parts accessible. The written-out tenor sax solo eliminates guesswork for younger players still building improv chops, and the trading fours section gives your soloist space to shine and respond to the band's energy. This is a genuine crowd-pleaser that sounds way more sophisticated than Grade 2 usually delivers.

What to expect

Bright and buoyant from the opening chorus, with that unmistakable 1930s swing DNA. The trading fours section creates genuine momentum and conversation between soloist and ensemble, giving the performance a live, spontaneous quality even when playing from the page.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors with a reliable tenor saxophonist looking for a reliable, energetic vehicle that doesn't require advanced soloing skills. The medium-easy grade level and optional parts make this accessible for both high school ensembles and serious middle school groups ready to tackle swing style.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the ensemble swing light and bouncy, especially during the trading fours section. Avoid dragging the eighth notes; let them breathe with that characteristic triplet feel that defines swing.
Balance the tenor sax solo against the ensemble carefully. The soloist needs to be heard clearly, but the rhythm section should remain prominent enough to anchor the groove.
Work the optional vibes part in for color and texture if you have the player available. It adds sophistication without complicating the arrangement.
Lock the lead trumpet and tenor sax together during the melody statement. Their rhythmic precision sets up the whole band's pocket and makes the trading section land with maximum impact.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert opener or closer that energizes the audience. The 20-page score is also contest-friendly, and the combination of written melody and suggested solo makes it manageable for festival environments where sight-reading matters.