I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (arr. Mark Taylor): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00432521
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Long recognized as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Mark Taylor beautifully arranges it here for young jazz ensembles. Set in a slow Basie style swing, this chart features plenty of full ensemble scoring, modest brass ranges, a solo for trumpet, and a brief sax soli in double time feel.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00432521
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About the Arranger: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor has spent decades crafting jazz arrangements that serve the pedagogical needs of developing ensembles. His work balances musical authenticity with practical accessibility, making standard repertoire approachable for students while preserving the character that makes these tunes endure.
Why we love this
Taylor respects the melody and the standard's legacy while building an arrangement that doesn't demand superhuman chops from your section leaders. The Basie-style approach keeps things swinging without overcomplicating the harmonic landscape, and the structured solo opportunities give your strongest players something to sink their teeth into without leaving anyone behind.
What to expect
Warm nostalgia wrapped in an easy swing. The slow Basie stride gives the arrangement a relaxed sophistication that reminds listeners why this tune became the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra's calling card, all while staying grounded in the capabilities of young players finding their voice in the jazz tradition.
Who it's for
Grade 3 jazz ensembles ready for their first standard chart, especially groups developing comfortable swing feel and basic soloing confidence. This works equally well for concert jazz settings and educational contexts where you want students experiencing a real big band staple without excessive technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the ensemble voicings by listening for the melody line; young players often bury the tune when they focus too hard on their individual parts.
- Shape the sax soli section with clear articulation to lock the double time feel; this passage defines whether the chart swings or drags.
- Let the trumpet solo breathe between phrases rather than playing it robotically; this standard begs for space and relaxation.
- Anchor the rhythm section in that slow Basie pocket before rehearsing with the full band; their clarity determines everything that sits on top.
How to use it
Feature this as a centerpiece in a jazz concert celebrating American standards, or program it alongside other Grade 3 swings to demonstrate how the same rhythmic vocabulary serves different melodic contexts. It also makes an excellent midyear selection once your ensemble has developed basic ensemble blend and rhythmic security.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth-note feel and articulation at a moderate tempo
- Reading and executing simple full ensemble voicings
- Brass range management in practical section scoring
- Solo melodic phrasing and improvisation fundamentals
- Double-time feel awareness and rhythmic precision in a soli section
- Listening for and balancing a lead voice within ensemble texture