Fables Of Faubus: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Charles Mingus / Arranged by Sy Johnson
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00160369
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Fables Of Faubus - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $10.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Fables Of Faubus - F Horn | $6.00 |
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Description
This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an "anger" or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there is plenty for the rest of the ensemble to get excited about as well in this medium swing romp.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00160369
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About the Composer: Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus was a bassist, composer, and bandleader who fundamentally reshaped jazz through his sophisticated harmonic language and fearless compositional approach. His work bridged bebop, hard bop, and free jazz, and he wrote pieces that were intellectually rigorous yet deeply emotional. As an educator, Mingus demanded precision and authenticity from his musicians; he believed jazz required both technical mastery and genuine artistic conviction.
Why we love this
Mingus's protest against segregation comes through in music that refuses to be polite or comfortable. This arrangement captures the composition's satirical bite while remaining playable for serious student ensembles, giving your group a chance to dig into a piece with genuine social and musical substance. The bari sax and bass trombone roles are especially rewarding, and the swing groove is infectious enough to keep everyone engaged.
What to expect
Sharp, pointed, and unapologetically angry. The groove swings hard, but there's a satirical edge underneath every phrase that keeps the piece from feeling merely fun. It's music designed to provoke and to make a statement without shouting.
Who it's for
Grade 4 jazz ensembles with solid reading skills and at least one strong bari sax player and bass trombonist. This works best for groups that have experience with swing feels and can handle both the technical demands and the interpretive maturity the piece requires.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the sarcastic tone from the opening soli. The bari sax and bass trombone need to play with attitude; encourage them to lean into the rhythmic figures rather than smooth them out.
- Lock the rhythm section's pocket early in rehearsal. The swing feel depends entirely on how the drums and bass communicate the groove, so isolate and drill that section before adding the horns.
- Bring out the ensemble figures with clarity and precision. Mingus wrote tight unisons and section work that will sound sharp only if intonation and balance are exact.
- Let the piece breathe during solo sections. Resist the urge to rush; the edginess comes from control and deliberation, not speed.
How to use it
Pair this with other compositions that tackle social themes or historical moments in jazz to create a thematic concert. The medium swing tempo and assertive character make it an excellent anchor piece that can stand alone or complement post-bop repertoire. Consider programming it mid-set where the ensemble's energy and confidence are fully warmed up.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth note articulation and phrasing
- Reading and executing syncopated ensemble figures
- Balancing sarcasm and precision in interpretation
- Blues-based harmonic language and improvisation
- Section blend and dynamic control in unison passages