Crystal Silence: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Chick Corea / Arranged by Mike Tomaro
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00248251
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Silence - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Crystal Silence - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Crystal Silence - Drums | $6.00 |
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Description
Recorded in 1972, Chick Corea's Return to Forever album is recognized as one of the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with the jazz standard La Fiesta, the mesmerizing ballad introduced on this album was Crystal Silence. Mike Tomaro does a marvelous job of maintaining the ethereal and lush qualities of the original in this outstanding setting for jazz ensemble. A stunning choice for contest or festivals.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00248251
More about this title
About the Composer: Chick Corea
Chick Corea stands as one of the most influential pianists and composers in jazz history, with a career spanning over five decades. His work across bebop, fusion, and free jazz has shaped how musicians approach harmonic innovation and melodic storytelling, making him a central figure in any serious study of 20th century jazz composition.
Why we love this
Tomaro's arrangement captures the floating, introspective quality of the original without oversimplifying it for ensemble performance. The writing gives soloists room to breathe while maintaining the sophisticated harmonic language that makes the tune compelling, and it sits perfectly at Grade 4 where students can access genuine jazz artistry without drowning in technical demands.
What to expect
Like stepping into stillness in the middle of motion. The piece unfolds with minimal gesture, letting silence and space become active musical elements rather than empty space. Chords shimmer and dissolve, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who are ready to explore fusion repertoire with substance. Directors looking for a ballad that challenges students' interpretive skills and harmonic awareness without requiring virtuosic chops will find this invaluable.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the ensemble texture so that sustained chords don't mask the melody line. Corea's tune depends on clarity, and overstuffing the harmony will flatten the ethereal quality the arrangement preserves.
- Allow soloists genuine space to explore the harmonic landscape rather than rushing changes. This ballad rewards patience and phrasing over speed.
- Listen closely to the recorded accompaniment to internalize the subtle rubato and breathing points that give the piece its meditative character.
How to use it
Program this as a contrast piece in a concert built around fusion and funk grooves, or feature it as an opening statement where the ensemble can establish sophistication and restraint before moving to more energetic selections. It also works beautifully in a ballad-focused set that showcases your ensemble's lyrical capabilities.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and playing with rubato and flexible time feel
- Balancing ensemble texture in modal harmonic contexts
- Interpreting jazz articulation and phrasing in a non-swung setting
- Supporting solo improvisation through sensitive comping and voicing awareness