'Deed I Do (arr. Rick Stitzel): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Rick Stitzel
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK01112403
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This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01112403
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About the Arranger: Rick Stitzel
Rick Stitzel is a respected arranger known for his work in jazz education, creating accessible yet musically sophisticated arrangements for student ensembles. His writing consistently balances technical clarity with genuine jazz idiom, making him a trusted voice in school jazz programs.
Why we love this
Stitzel's approach here respects the standard while staying firmly in the Grade 3-4 wheelhouse, meaning your students get to sound like real jazz musicians without drowning in complexity. The built-in spotlight for your vocalist gives the whole ensemble a focal point, and the fact that every section gets meaningful material keeps energy high from top to bottom of the band.
What to expect
A swinging, feel-good moment on the concert. The arrangement captures the warmth of the standard while keeping the energy contemporary and grounded in the swing tradition. It's approachable enough that students feel secure playing it, yet sophisticated enough that audiences hear real musicianship.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors at the intermediate level who want an accessible arrangement of a genuine jazz standard. Ensembles with a strong vocalist will shine here, but even without a dedicated soloist, the piece works as a full-band feature.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody phrases behind the vocal soloist with gentle dynamic contours; let the vocalist own the space without the band overshadowing it during the head.
- Lock the basic swing feel early in rehearsal before layering in the section counterpoint. Medium swing requires a settled, confident pulse from the rhythm section.
- Highlight the written ensemble hits that punctuate the arrangement; these moments anchor transitions and give the piece its personality.
- Balance section solos against the full-band texture. When one section steps forward, the others should pull back slightly to keep the mix clean and intentional.
How to use it
Book this for a mid-concert slot where you want to shift mood and energy. It pairs well with a more modern jazz number or a straight-ahead blues, and the vocal feature makes it an ideal anchor for a jazz standards segment.
Skills your students will build
- Medium swing feel and articulation
- Reading and responding to section counterpoint
- Supporting a vocal soloist with ensemble balance
- Jazz phrasing and style conventions
- Dynamic control in ensemble scoring