Conception: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by George Shearing / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00309968
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Conception - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Conception - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Conception - Vibes | $6.00 |
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Description
Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and vibes at the top, Mark's stellar treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end. The intricate bebop lines are skillfully woven throughout, and there are solo spots for trumpet and alto. Also included is an unaccompanied brass statement and ample opportunities for the saxes to shine.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00309968
More about this title
About the Artist: George Shearing
George Shearing stands as one of jazz's most distinctive pianists and composers, known for his harmonic sophistication and ability to bridge swing and bebop sensibilities. His blind virtuosity and refined touch made him a bandleader, recording artist, and composer whose works have become standards in both jazz and educational settings.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's arrangement captures everything that makes Conception endure: sophisticated harmonies, accessible swing, and genuine solo opportunities that let your players shine individually. The writing balances complexity with clarity, so even advanced high school ensembles can execute the intricate bebop passages without drowning in the texture.
What to expect
Conception swings with confident sophistication, never rushed but never laid back. The front quartet hooks you immediately with its tight, burnished sound, while the bebop figures underneath create forward momentum and harmonic color. It's the sound of a classic composition treated with respect and modern arranging craft.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 5 level ready to dig into bebop language and sophisticated harmonic movement. This is ideal for groups with capable soloists who can handle trumpet and alto features, plus saxophonists comfortable with faster, angular lines.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the front quartet (alto, trumpet, guitar, vibes) into a unified comping foundation during the head. This section drives the whole arrangement, so nail the rhythmic pocket early in rehearsals.
- Treat the unaccompanied brass statement as a moment of real repose. Let it breathe without accompaniment; the clarity will hit harder and give your soloists a chance to catch their breath before re-entry.
- Emphasize the distinction between written bebop figures and swing grooves. Some passages cut; others float. That contrast is what keeps the arrangement from feeling one-dimensional.
- Give your saxophone section rehearsal time on their feature passages. Taylor gives them meaningful material, and sloppy articulation will undermine the sophistication he's built into the voice leading.
How to use it
Pair this with other Taylor arrangements or Shearing compositions to explore his compositional voice across a concert. It works beautifully as a feature piece for an advanced jazz ensemble concert, or as a mid-set momentum builder in a mixed jazz and classical program.
Skills your students will build
- Comping and rhythmic unity within a jazz rhythm section
- Articulation and phrasing of bebop melodies and figures
- Solo development and improvisation framed by written changes
- Harmonic sophistication and voice leading in jazz contexts
- Sectional cohesion (saxophone ensemble writing)