Give It One: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Give It One: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Give It One: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40368
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Maynard Ferguson and Alan Downey / arr. Alan Baylock

Grade: 4.5 (Medium Advanced / Difficult)

Item: 00-40368

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You gotta have this spectacular chart! Alan arranged this one reminiscent of Maynard's version but in a lower key---the lead trumpet only goes to written D above the staff. Tempo is brisk at 220 BPM but you could play is a little slower. Solo space is provided for all four trumpets for flexibility. Truly outstanding! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Premier Jazz Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 78

UPC: 038081459486

SKU: 00-40368

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About the Composer: Maynard Ferguson

Maynard Ferguson (1928-2006) was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader whose high-note command and energetic style defined big band jazz from the 1950s onward. His arrangements and compositions became staples of jazz education, prized for their technical demands and infectious swagger. Ferguson's legacy lives in ensembles that tackle his charts, which remain benchmarks for trumpet prowess and ensemble precision.

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Why we love this

Alan Baylock's arrangement captures Ferguson's signature intensity while making it genuinely playable at the high school level. The accommodation of the lead trumpet to written D above the staff removes a common barrier to performing Ferguson material, and the flexible solo structure across all four trumpets lets you showcase multiple soloists rather than relying on one superstar player.

What to expect

Propulsive, bright, and unrelentingly fun. The brisk tempo and full brass color create urgency without sacrifice of the blues-tinged swing underneath. Ferguson's composition breathes heat and confidence, the kind of chart that makes an audience sit up the moment the first downbeat hits.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the medium-advanced to advanced level (grades 4.5 and up) with solid section work and at least competent soloists. This chart works for competitive festival programs, concert showcases, and ensembles serious about big band fundamentals and Ferguson-style swagger.

How to get the most out of it

Set the tempo at 220 BPM as written first, then assess whether your section can sustain the articulation and clarity at that speed. A slight reduction still preserves the chart's energy and lets the ensemble lock in the groove.
Balance the trumpet section carefully during ensemble passages so the lead voice cuts without drowning out the harmonic layer. The arrangement's range concentration in the trumpets means every voice matters to the overall voicing.
Prepare the soloists early. Four trumpet solos in one chart means everyone gets exposed; give each improviser distinct guidelines about solo length and style to maintain pacing.
Lock the rhythm section tight on the swing feel before adding brass. The chart's briskness depends entirely on the drummer and bass player sitting in the pocket together.

How to use it

Program this as a festival entry or as the high-energy closer to a big band concert where you want to end on maximum impact. Pair it with a ballad or slower blues earlier in the set to let this chart's intensity truly land. It works equally well as a solo feature in an up-tempo bracket at competitions.