I Got Plenty o' Nuttin': Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$77.00 USD

I Got Plenty o' Nuttin': Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: I Got Plenty o' Nuttin': Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29634
Price: 77.00 USD
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From Porgy and Bess (Vocal, Trumpet or Alto Saxophone Solo)

By George Gershwin / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 4 (Medium)

Item: 00-29634

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This cherished Gershwin melody from Porgy and Bess is a certain audience and band pleaser. The accompaniment is playable by less-experienced ensembles, and what a wonderful way to feature a male or female vocalist. Optional parts for solo trumpet or solo alto saxophone are also included, so you can be creative with featuring a variety of soloists. Musical through-and-through! (2:46)

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Series: Pop Symphonic Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 204

UPC: 038081320908

SKU: 00-29634

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About the Composer: George Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898-1937) bridged the concert hall and Broadway with uncommon fluency, creating works that elevated popular idioms to symphonic substance. His gift for melody and harmonic sophistication made him a defining voice of American music, and his collaboration with brother Ira on Porgy and Bess produced some of the most enduring songs in the American songbook.

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Why we love this

Wagner's arrangement captures the warmth and accessibility of this Gershwin standard while giving concert bands real musicianship to sink their teeth into. The optional solo features for trumpet and alto saxophone mean you can tailor the piece to your ensemble's strengths, whether that's a vocalist, soloists, or both.

What to expect

Warm, conversational, and touched with subtle melancholy. The melody unfolds with the ease of someone sharing a life philosophy over coffee, and the harmonic language carries just enough chromaticism to feel sophisticated without losing its popular roots.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 4 level seeking a piece that pairs strong musicianship with broad appeal. This works equally well for ensembles with a capable vocalist ready to shine or those looking to feature an advanced trumpet or alto saxophone soloist.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the vocal line prominently in the mix; the ensemble exists to support the singer's storytelling, not compete with it.
If featuring both a vocalist and an instrumental soloist (trumpet or saxophone), rehearse their entrances and exits carefully to maintain clarity and let each moment breathe.
Lean into the bluesy inflections and swing feel inherent to the melody; this is jazz-influenced material, so avoid stiff articulation.
Use the full 2:46 duration to shape phrase arcs, particularly where the melody reaches into higher registers or holds sustained notes.

How to use it

This is ideal pops concert material or a humanizing addition to a program built around American classics. Its accessibility and charm also make it engaging for community concerts or educational outreach, where the combination of familiar melody and quality arrangement signals respect for your audience's intelligence.