Doxy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Sonny Rollins / As performed by Rick Mattingly / Arranged by Diane Downs
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00383071
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| Doxy - Xylophone | $6.00 | |
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Founded and directed by award-winning educator Diane Downs, The Louisville Leopard Percussionists have been wowing audiences at national and regional conventions for years. Here are the authentic arrangements by Diane carefully edited by well-known educator/author Rick Mattingly. Each arrangement is written with a flexible instrumentation based around mallet instruments, drum set, and a variety of Latin instruments. Dur: 2:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00383071
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About the Artist: Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins stands as one of jazz's most influential tenor saxophonists and composers. His improvisational fearlessness and harmonic sophistication shaped modern jazz language, and his compositions have become standards performed by ensembles across genres and skill levels.
Rollins' ability to craft memorable melodies within sophisticated harmonic frameworks makes his work ideal for educational settings. Teachers value his tunes for their musical substance and accessibility across multiple ensemble types.
Why we love this
Diane Downs and Rick Mattingly have transformed this jazz standard into a Grade 3 vehicle that genuinely swings without compromising musicianship. The flexible instrumentation around mallets, drum set, and Latin percussion gives your ensemble authentic groove while letting you adapt the piece to your available instrumentation.
What to expect
Relaxed and hip. The piece settles into a groove that feels modern and conversational, drawing from jazz tradition while staying rooted in accessible, singable melodies. Your band will sound confident playing material with real musical substance.
Who it's for
Concert bands seeking repertoire that teaches rhythmic independence and jazz vocabulary without requiring advanced improvisation. Groups looking for an accessible entry point into contemporary pop and rock arrangements with authentic Latin percussion textures will find immediate value here.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the drum set into a steady, relaxed pocket rather than pushing the tempo. The Latin percussion colors work best when the foundation feels unhurried and groove-centered.
- Balance the mallet instruments so they speak clearly above the rhythm section. These voices carry the melody and harmonic movement your audience needs to hear.
- Shape phrase endings with the full ensemble so the tune breathes naturally. Rollins' melody design rewards subtle dynamic shaping that lets each section land with intention.
How to use it
Place this mid-season once your ensemble has developed comfortable rhythmic independence. Its 2:15 duration and stylistic clarity make it an ideal pairing with traditional concert band works on a concert exploring connections between jazz and classical traditions.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with swing articulation and jazz phrasing
- Latin percussion coordination and rhythmic precision
- Balancing melody and rhythm section in contemporary styles
- Reading around flexible instrumentation and adapting parts