I Found a New Baby: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Mark Taylor's arrangement captures the infectious energy of New Orleans street music while keeping the parts accessible for Grade 2 players. The rhythmic drive and clear sectional writing make this tune genuinely fun to rehearse and perform, giving students a taste of authentic jazz style without overwhelming technical demands.

Spirited and carefree, with the unmistakable rhythmic bounce of early jazz street music. The arrangement captures a moment of pure joy, channeling the energy of New Orleans brass bands into something your ensemble can inhabit immediately.

Jazz ensembles at the early intermediate level who need infectious, historically grounded material that doesn't require advanced harmonic reading. Directors seeking a concert piece that builds swing style fundamentals while delivering immediate musicality and student engagement.

• Emphasize the street beat character by keeping the rhythm section tight and propulsive; this arrangement thrives on groove, not precision rushing.
• Balance melody and comping textures so the horns don't disappear under rhythm section energy; younger players often need reminding that jazz is conversational.
• Anchor the New Orleans feel with a relaxed swing interpretation; avoid metronomic precision that flattens the tune's personality.

Pair this with other early jazz standards to create a thematic set on American popular music origins, or use it as a showcase opener that signals to the audience this is going to be fun. The approachable Grade 2 scoring makes it ideal for mid-season programming when your ensemble has developed comfort with swing fundamentals.

• Swing feel and rhythmic placement in jazz idiom
• Reading chord symbols and comping notation
• Balance between solo melody and ensemble backgrounds
• Style-appropriate articulation and phrasing in early jazz
• Sectional independence while maintaining collective groove