High School Musical (from "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Robbie Nevil / By Matthew Gerrard / Arranged by Rick Stitzel
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00117697
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Description
Get on board the "High School Musical" phenomenon with this signature tune from the third movie (and the first one to hit theaters). This hot arrangement for young players features a relentless pulse and driving energy throughout.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117697
More about this title
About the Composer: Robbie Nevil
Robbie Nevil is a composer and producer who has shaped the sound of contemporary film and television, particularly in the Disney ecosystem. His work spans everything from animated features to live-action musicals, always with an ear for melodies that resonate with young audiences while maintaining musical sophistication.
Why we love this
Rick Stitzel's arrangement captures all the infectious energy of the original without overwhelming young players. The relentless pulse keeps everyone locked in, while the Grade 2 voicing still allows for real musicianship and individual voice independence.
What to expect
Pure forward momentum. The arrangement channels the optimism and youthful exuberance of the movie's anthem, with bright voicings and a propulsive rhythm section that keeps the energy alive from top to bottom. It swings without pretension.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the high school level looking for a contemporary, recognizable title that engages students without requiring advanced technical demands. This works particularly well for programs building their jazz repertoire or seeking material that connects with students who know the film.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the comping rhythm section early in rehearsal. The driving pulse depends on percussionists and rhythm players staying locked together, so isolate that foundation before bringing in horns.
- Balance the melody against the groove. Young players often either bury the tune or let the backbeat disappear. Work sections where the melody sits on top of a steady, confident accompaniment.
- Nail the articulation uniformly across like instruments. The energy lives in crisp, unified attacks. Have saxes, trumpets, and trombones mirror each other's tonguing and phrasing choices.
- Bring out brief solo moments when they appear. Even in a high-energy ensemble piece, small featured lines deserve attention so players feel the payoff of their individual parts.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary or pop-influenced jazz charts to show students how modern film music uses jazz language. It also works as an accessible opener on a concert, setting an upbeat tone before moving into standard jazz repertoire or original compositions.
Skills your students will build
- Reading jazz chord changes and comping figures
- Locking rhythms within an ensemble groove
- Articulation clarity and uniformity across voice groups
- Balancing melody against rhythm section accompaniment
- Stylistic interpretation of contemporary film music