Doctor No-ël: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Based on "Ukranian Bell Carol"
By Mykola Leontovich / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006970
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Doctor No-ël: Score | $7.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Doctor No-ël: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
Based on the holiday melody "Ukrainian Bell Carol," add some tongue-in-cheek spy-themed flavor and you have the perfect holiday swing chart. Play it and you'll hear the spy quotes. It's easy to rehearse and perform, a sure-fire crowd pleaser, 8-bar written solos for tenor, trumpet and trombone, trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line, and clear rhythm section parts---a very nice holiday package.
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Additional Details
Series:
First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
46
SKU:
00-PK-0006970
More about this title
About the Composer: Mykola Leontovich
Mykola Leontovich (1877-1921) was a Ukrainian composer and conductor whose choral works became foundational to Ukrainian musical tradition. Though his life was cut short by illness, his compositions—particularly those rooted in Ukrainian folk melody and religious music—remain central to holiday and concert repertoires worldwide.
Why we love this
Mike Story's arrangement transforms a beloved Ukrainian carol into a spy-thriller novelty number without sacrificing the melody's warmth or musical integrity. The Grade 1 difficulty, clear rhythm section voicings, and built-in solo opportunities make this chart genuinely easy to prepare while still landing big laughs and genuine musicality in performance.
What to expect
Imagine a Cold War-era spy film suddenly playing a Ukrainian carol as its theme song. There's intrigue, swing, humor, and genuine melody all woven together. The rhythm section drives a relaxed jazz pocket while the horns play tongue-in-cheek quotes over the top, creating a piece that's both playful and musically substantive.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the beginning of their charts rotation, especially groups programming holiday concerts. Directors seeking accessible material that entertains without talking down to their students or audience will find this chart hits the mark.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the spy quotes and comedic elements against the lyrical strength of the underlying Ukrainian melody; the humor lands harder when the core tune is played with commitment.
- Give soloists time to settle into their 8-bar features during rehearsal; even at this grade level, confidence in improvisation or interpretation shapes how the audience receives each solo.
- Coordinate dynamics carefully between the melody sections and rhythm section to keep the ensemble texture clean and focused, especially when multiple saxes or brass are carrying lines.
- Lock the section riffs with the rhythm section early so that the spy-thriller feel sits solidly under all the melodic material.
How to use it
Program this as a crowd-pleasing opener or second-half centerpiece at winter concerts; its novelty appeal and accessibility make it ideal for mixed audiences. It pairs well alongside straight ballads and other holiday swings, and the short solo features give featured players a moment to shine without demanding advanced improvisational skills.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and balancing multiple melodic lines in a jazz context
- Swing feel and jazz articulation at Grade 1 difficulty
- Solo construction and phrasing (8-bar sections for tenor, trumpet, and trombone)
- Ensemble listening and section coordination with rhythm section
- Interpreting comedic intent while maintaining musical integrity