Deck the Halls: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Deck the Halls: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Deck the Halls: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-HX9002
Price: 52.00 USD
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Arranged by Ryan Fraley

Grade: 2

Item: 98-HX9002

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It's holiday mash-up time! This is a clever combination of the traditional carol with sultry Brazilian jazz a la Stan Getz. Two transcribed solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet (or flugelhorn) that mirror the recorded solos, or they can be improvised as desired. The rhythm section parts are fully realized along with suggested piano voicings and bass lines. This is a relaxed and laid-back chart that features sectional solis and the full ensemble for a fresh and modern addition to holiday concert repertoire. Optional parts are included for flute/violin, clarinet and F horn, and the lead trumpet range is to written E top of staff. Highly recommended!

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Series: HXmusic

Publisher: HXmusic

SKU: 98-HX9002

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Why we love this

Fraley nails the tricky balance between honoring a beloved carol and completely reimagining it through a contemporary lens. The transcribed solos give students a window into authentic jazz vocabulary while still allowing room for improvisation, and the fully realized rhythm section parts mean you're not left guessing at comping or bass movement.

What to expect

Warm, sophisticated, and groovy. The piece invites listeners into a space that feels both familiar (the timeless melody of the carol) and transported (via the sultry Brazilian jazz treatment). It's the kind of arrangement that makes a holiday concert feel like an evening out rather than a school obligation.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level looking for repertoire that refreshes their holiday lineup without sounding dated or overly complicated. Directors want something their students will enjoy playing and audiences will remember, and this delivers both.

How to get the most out of it

Let the rhythm section settle into the groove during the opening vamp. This arrangement thrives when the piano voicings and bass line lock in with relaxed confidence rather than rushing the tempo.
The alto and tenor saxophone soli work best when soloists embrace the Brazilian jazz inflection. Encourage them to listen to Stan Getz recordings to internalize the phrasing and rhythmic feel that defines this style.
Balance the ensemble hits carefully during the full sections. These moments should feel conversational rather than heavy, maintaining the laid-back character throughout.
Consider whether your soloists will use the transcribed parts or improvise. Either choice works; just rehearse the transition points so the band stays locked with whoever is taking the solo.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a second-half opener on a winter concert, especially after a more traditional first half. It also pairs well with other pop-jazz selections if you're building a themed set, or it can anchor a holiday program on its own when you need something with immediate warmth and contemporary appeal.