Counting Stars: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by OneRepublic / Arranged by John Berry
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00311840
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Counting Stars - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Counting Stars - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Counting Stars - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
Recorded by American rock band OneRepublic, this popular hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in today's culture. With its driving pulse and 8th-note based rhythms, "Counting Stars" adapts nicely here for young jazz bands.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00311840
More about this title
About the Artist: OneRepublic
OneRepublic emerged in the late 2000s as a pop rock band known for crafting anthemic choruses and infectious rhythmic grooves. Their work consistently blends accessible melodies with driving instrumental arrangements, making their catalog natural material for jazz ensemble adaptation. The band's focus on layered rhythms and contemporary production has established them as reliable sources for young ensemble repertoire.
Why we love this
John Berry's arrangement respects the original's relentless forward motion while keeping the chart accessible for younger players. The 8th-note foundation gives students a sturdy rhythmic anchor without requiring advanced harmonic vocabulary, and the popularity of the source material guarantees engagement. Few pop hits translate this cleanly to Grade 1.5 jazz ensembles.
What to expect
The arrangement captures the original's restless energy and propulsive groove. Listeners experience a contemporary rock pulse translated into jazz ensemble language, energetic without being frantic, and immediately familiar yet freshly arranged.
Who it's for
Young jazz ensembles ready to explore modern popular music without sacrificing musicianship. Grade 1.5 players benefit from material that demands rhythmic precision and ensemble coordination while featuring repertoire they hear outside the band room.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the 8th-note pulse as your foundational tempo. Lock it in with the rhythm section before rehearsing any melody lines.
- Balance the driving backbeat against the soloists. The chart works best when accompanying voices maintain consistent energy without overwhelming the featured players.
- Shape the dynamics around the song's peak moments. This arrangement builds toward climactic hits, so save your fullest sound for those critical measures.
- Emphasize the contemporary feel of the original. Push the rhythm section slightly ahead of the beat to capture that rock-driven energy while staying clean.
How to use it
Pair this with other pop rock transcriptions for a contemporary concert set, or use it mid-season as a morale booster when students need a break from traditional jazz standards. The chart also works as a strong opener for pops concerts where family members expect to hear current music.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining straight 8th-note rhythms in unison with ensemble
- Playing with a contemporary rock feel while maintaining jazz ensemble articulation
- Balancing accompaniment energy with featured soloists
- Reading and executing repetitive rhythmic figures that build structural momentum