Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me: Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Duke Ellington and Bob Russell / arr. Victor López
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0007248
$54.00
One moment…
Description
"Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me" is a great standard arranged by Victor López for vocalist and big band. The easy swing feel tempo is 96 BPM, the vocal range is A-flat below middle C up to B-flat third line. The lead trumpet range is to written F top line. A fine chart and very playable for any band. (3:15)
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me: Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
Open in the Player
Jump straight in and assign it today.
Start Your Free Trial
Open this title and explore the full library in minutes.
Sample Audio
1
Audio File
--:--
0:00
0:00
Sample Video
Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Vocal Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
86
SKU:
00-PK-0007248
More about this title
About the Composer: Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington stands as one of the most prolific and inventive composers in American music history. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he created thousands of compositions ranging from three-minute songs to extended concert works, all marked by sophisticated harmony, elegant orchestration, and an instinctive understanding of how to write for jazz musicians. His output shaped not only jazz but also influenced classical composers, and his pieces remain central to the jazz repertoire because they balance accessibility with musical depth.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the sophisticated ease that makes Ellington's standards so rewarding to perform. The chart sits at a genuinely playable Grade 3 level without sacrificing the harmonic richness and swing character of the original, giving your ensemble a legitimate jazz vehicle that sounds polished without requiring virtuosos on every part.
What to expect
Smooth and sophisticated. The 96 BPM swing tempo glides rather than drives, giving the piece a relaxed confidence that lets the vocalist breathe and the ensemble settle into the groove. The arrangement has genuine jazz language without feeling overcomplicated.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors seeking a vocal feature that checks both educational and performance boxes. The arrangement works for groups with a solid singer and a capable trumpet section but doesn't demand specialists, making it accessible for schools building a jazz vocal tradition.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the tempo at 96 BPM before rehearsal; the easy swing feel can fool players into rushing, so establish the pocket with the rhythm section first and keep the band with them.
- Shade the opening ensemble hit cleanly and let it breathe; the impact of the head depends on precision and space, not volume.
- Balance the vocalist's range carefully in the middle register where A-flat to B-flat sits; this is where projection matters most without strain.
- Mark phrase endings with the lead trumpet so both the vocal soloist and that section know exactly where the musical thought lands.
How to use it
Program this as a feature on a jazz or spring concert where you want to showcase both your vocalist and the ensemble's ability to support a soloist with style. It also works well as a contest or festival entry since the Grade 3 difficulty level leaves room for musical nuance that judges reward.
Skills your students will build
- Swinging rhythm with precise quarter-note subdivision in the rhythm section
- Balancing ensemble texture behind a featured soloist
- Reading and executing Jazz Ensemble Conductor score from individual parts
- Shaping and sustaining jazz phrasing across phrase boundaries
- Responding to a singer's rubato and breath placement within a composed arrangement