Footprints: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Wayne Shorter / Arranged by Mike Tomaro
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00311838
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Footprints - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Footprints - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - C Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Bb Solo Sheet/Sample Solo | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - Eb Solo Sheet/Sample Solo | $6.00 | |
| Footprints - B.C. Solo Sheet/Sample Solo | $6.00 |
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Description
Wayne Shorter's hypnotic minor blues (recorded by Miles Davis) has become a true jazz classic and required literature for the jazz musician. Arranged here using an medium, straight 8th-note groove, this chart makes effective use of all sections of the ensemble, and includes a flexible solo section for any player.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00311838
More about this title
About the Artist: Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter stands as one of jazz's most inventive composers and saxophonists. His work with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and his decades-long partnership with Herbie Hancock established him as a musician who valued compositional sophistication alongside improvisational freedom. Shorter's pieces resist easy categorization; they contain harmonic depth and melodic sophistication that reward repeated study from both performers and listeners.
Why we love this
Tomaro's arrangement captures the meditative quality that makes 'Footprints' so compelling while keeping the ensemble engaged throughout. The straight 8th-note groove anchors the piece without oversimplifying it, and the flexible solo section means any player in your group can step forward, making this a practical choice for mixed ability ensembles.
What to expect
Walking slowly through fog at dawn; each note lands with quiet intention. The minor tonality creates introspection, while the blues framework keeps everything grounded and accessible. This is contemplative jazz that never feels sleepy.
Who it's for
Grade 4 jazz ensembles ready to tackle a standard that sounds deceptively simple but demands rhythmic precision and section blend. This works especially well for groups seeking accessible entry into the jazz canon without sacrificing musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the bass and drums into a pocket groove before anything else. The minor blues framework lives or dies by rhythm section cohesion, so rehearse that foundation separately from the horns.
- Treat the melody as understated. This isn't a shout tune. The power comes from the hypnotic repetition, so resist the urge to oversell the opening statement.
- Establish clear dynamics contours during solos. As improvising voices take the lead, pull back the ensemble slightly to create space and highlight each soloist's voice.
- Balance the straight 8th-note feel against any natural swing impulses. Shorter's original recording breathes with spaciousness; make sure your tempo choice allows for that same breathing room.
How to use it
Pair this with other blues-based repertoire to build student familiarity with the form, or program it as a contrast piece in a concert featuring uptempo swingers. It also works beautifully as a feature for developing soloists who need to learn phrasing and space in a supportive setting.
Skills your students will build
- Blues form and harmonic thinking
- Straight 8th-note feel versus swing interpretation
- Ensemble blend and balance within a groove-based setting
- Solo architecture and phrasing over a static harmonic background
- Section-specific rhythmic responsibilities in a jazz texture