Coral Reef: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

Coral Reef: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Coral Reef: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-33328S
Price: 7.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Neal Hefti / arr. Roy Phillippe

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-33328S

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Coral Reef is a level 1 piece from the First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble series designed for first year jazz ensembles. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 6 brass and 4 rhythm parts. The piece is playable with reduced instrumentation. These parts include 3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and 3 rhythm. Optional parts include flute, tuba, horn in F and baritone T.C./tenor sax. All solos are written out, the rhythm section parts suggest chord voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are provided to assist young guitarists.

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081378411

SKU: 00-33328S

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About the Composer: Neal Hefti

Neal Hefti (1922-2002) shaped the sound of big band jazz and television music for decades. His arrangements and compositions appeared on countless recordings and film soundtracks, and his gift for writing singable melodies combined with sophisticated harmonic language made his work accessible yet genuinely musical. Hefti understood what young players needed to experience the joy of jazz without overwhelming them technically.

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Why we love this

Roy Phillippe's arrangement respects Hefti's melodic sensibility while building a piece that first-year jazz ensembles can actually enjoy playing. The written solos remove the improvisation barrier for new players, the suggested voicings guide your rhythm section through authentic jazz vocabulary, and the reduced instrumentation option means you're not locked out if your roster is incomplete.

What to expect

Relaxed and breezy, with the kind of straightforward charm that made Hefti's melodies memorable on radio and television. The piece breathes naturally, never pushing students into uncomfortable territory, while still establishing authentic jazz feels and section interplay.

Who it's for

First-year jazz ensemble students and their directors who need material that builds real jazz habits without relying on improvisation skills students haven't yet developed. This conductor score gives you the full picture for balancing and sculpting what's essentially a tuneful introduction to big band writing.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody carefully between saxophones and brass so the tune remains clear; young players often push too hard and bury the line.
Use the chord voicings and rhythmic suggestions in the rhythm section parts as teaching tools during rehearsal, discussing why certain voicings sit better than others.
Keep the tempo conversational and relaxed; this isn't a burner, and rushing it kills the groove that makes the piece work.
Have your written soloists mark their entrances in their parts and listen to the rhythm section's comping to build confidence before performance.

How to use it

Slot this early in the school year or early in your jazz concert to establish ensemble confidence and demonstrate that jazz can be accessible and fun. It pairs well with more challenging charts later in the program and works beautifully as a standalone opener that audiences enjoy.