I've Got You Under My Skin: Score
By Cole Porter / arr. Bill Cunliffe
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PR-0005341
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Description
Check out this easy-going chart that swings at 132 BPM. This great Cole Porter standard is arranged with written tenor, trumpet, and alto solos with an alto cadenza. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat. Bill Cunliffe included great development and a sweet shout chorus. Superb chart! (6:23)
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
102
SKU:
00-PR-0005341
More about this title
About the Composer: Cole Porter
Cole Porter (1891-1964) was an American composer and lyricist who dominated Broadway and popular music for four decades. His sophisticated melodies, witty lyrics, and harmonic inventiveness made him one of the most performed songwriters in history. Porter's standards remain central to jazz repertoire because of their harmonic richness, memorable hooks, and natural swing feel.
Why we love this
Bill Cunliffe's arrangement gives this Porter classic real ensemble weight without sacrificing the tune's elegance. The written solos for tenor, trumpet, and alto (with an alto cadenza) mean students get authentic jazz vehicle experience at a manageable grade level, and the shout chorus lands with satisfaction in a concert or festival setting.
What to expect
Sophisticated and approachable in the same breath. The melody glides with Porter's signature elegance while the arrangement keeps things moving with clear harmonic color and rhythmic lift. By the shout chorus, the piece builds genuine excitement without ever feeling overstuffed.
Who it's for
This chart serves jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who want a standard-based vehicle that balances solo opportunity with readable ensemble writing. It works equally well for contest preparation or concert programming where a swinging, recognizable tune with good narrative arc strengthens the set.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the written solos so the melody line stays audible; these aren't background vamping moments but featured statement passages that carry the form forward.
- Lock the rhythm section to the 132 BPM swing feel early in rehearsal—this tempo sits right in the pocket where the tune grooves without pushing.
- Shape the alto cadenza with space and phrasing rather than note-perfect precision; cadenzas breathe and should feel conversational.
- Bring the shout chorus dynamic up gradually so the final section feels earned and celebratory, not just loud.
How to use it
Pair this with other standards or contemporary jazz originals to show stylistic range; it also performs well as a semi-final or closer because of its strong ending. Festival adjudicators recognize Porter immediately, and the arrangement's craftsmanship speaks to your ensemble's musicianship.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing written jazz solos in real time
- Listening balance in a multi-solo chart (trumpet, tenor, alto)
- Swing feel consistency at medium tempo (132 BPM)
- Sectional coordination in shout chorus voicings
- Harmonic awareness through Porter's extended chord changes