Gonna Fly Now: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Gonna Fly Now: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Gonna Fly Now: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26901
Price: 52.00 USD
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Arr. Victor López

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-26901

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The theme from Rocky is triumphant, powerful and noble sounding! This rock-style chart is scored for the young player by Victor López with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This chart includes a tenor solo (written) and the usual optional parts. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all jazz libraries. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 96

UPC: 038081304052

SKU: 00-26901

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About the Arranger: Victor López

Victor López is a prolific arranger and composer whose work spans jazz, concert band, and educational music. His arrangements are designed with young ensembles in mind, balancing authentic jazz idioms with accessible ranges and straightforward section writing that doesn't sacrifice musicality.

López has built a reputation for creating charts that sound sophisticated while remaining playable by developing musicians. His arrangements frequently appear in jazz festivals and competitions, and his understanding of what works in a rehearsal room shows in every detail of his scoring.

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Why we love this

López captures everything that makes this theme iconic while keeping the range and section demands realistic for high school players. The Maynard Ferguson flavor gives trumpet players a genuine jazz solo to sink their teeth into, and the tenor solo creates a natural spot to feature a developing improvisor. This is a tune your ensemble will want to play again and again, and audiences will recognize it instantly.

What to expect

Triumphant and noble, with a rock-solid groove underneath. The melody sits proud and strong, and the harmonic support gives it weight without overshadowing the line. There's an infectious forward motion that propels the piece from beginning to end.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for any jazz ensemble program with players who have solid fundamentals and basic jazz phrasing under their belts. It's equally at home in a competitive jazz festival setting or a concert where you need a recognizable crowd-pleaser that doesn't talk down to your musicians.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening with clarity and weight. This is a processional moment before the energy kicks in. Let the ensemble breathe together and land the sustained notes with intention.
The trumpet solo should sit comfortably in the register López wrote it. Resist the urge to transpose down if the written A feels high; he placed it there deliberately for the character of the melody.
Lock the rhythm section into a tight pocket during the tenor solo. A confident, steady comp from piano and bass will give your soloist confidence and let the solo breathe.
Balance the melody against the counterlines in the sections. This chart is full of supportive writing, so help players hear both what's featured and what's supporting it.

How to use it

Program this at a spring or end-of-year concert where you want something energetic and universally recognized. It also works as a strong closer for a jazz festival set, or as a feature on a pops or graduation concert where non-musicians in the audience will connect with the theme instantly.