In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Lon McClearn

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0008140
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In a New York Jam: Score $8.00
In a New York Jam: Flute $3.00
In a New York Jam: Oboe $3.00
In a New York Jam: 1st B-flat Clarinet $3.00
In a New York Jam: 2nd B-flat Clarinet $3.00
In a New York Jam: B-flat Bass Clarinet $3.00
In a New York Jam: E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
In a New York Jam: B-flat Tenor Saxophone $3.00
In a New York Jam: E-flat Baritone Saxophone $3.00
In a New York Jam: 1st B-flat Trumpet $3.00
In a New York Jam: 2nd B-flat Trumpet $3.00
In a New York Jam: 1st F Horn $3.00
In a New York Jam: 1st Trombone $3.00
In a New York Jam: Baritone T.C. $3.00
In a New York Jam: Tuba $3.00
In a New York Jam: Bells $3.00
In a New York Jam: 1st Percussion $3.00
In a New York Jam: 2nd Percussion $3.00

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The sounds of the city come alive in this fun and funky tune, In a New York Jam by Lon McClearn. Easy to prepare with very comfortable ranges and infectious rhythms. The audience will enjoy the sounds of the city traffic and construction, all set to a rock beat. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Debut Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 142
SKU: 00-PK-0008140

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About the Composer: Lon McClearn

Lon McClearn

Lon McClearn studied at Dana School of Music in Youngstown, Ohio, where he earned his undergraduate degree in music education. He went on to complete graduate work in saxophone performance and counseling at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. During his college years, he performed as a featured soloist with the university wind ensemble at Stambaugh Auditorium.

McClearn spent 36 years as a band director in Springfield Local Schools (New Middletown, Ohio), leading instrumental and vocal programs across grades 5-12 and conducting jazz ensembles. Beyond the classroom, he has maintained an active career as a performing musician, studio recording artist, and freelance composer and arranger. He currently teaches private lessons and remains involved in worship music as a pianist and vocalist while continuing to write for bands, vocal groups, and solo artists.

Why we love this

McClearn captures urban energy in a way that feels genuine, not cartoonish. The rock-solid Grade 1.5 scoring keeps your ensemble comfortable enough to focus on locking the groove, while the sound design of city traffic and construction gives you a legitimate concert moment that audiences actually remember after the show.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like a day in New York compressed into two minutes. Honking horns, jackhammers, and sirens weave through an infectious rock groove that feels contemporary without losing the clarity and precision concert band music demands. It's playful and intentional at once.

Who it's for

First-year and second-year band directors looking for concert repertoire that engages student players and draws genuine laughs from the audience. This works equally well for experienced directors seeking a reliable closer or opening number that lands with non-musical audiences.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the rock beat as your foundation first; lock it in the rhythm section before layering the melodic material. This piece lives or dies by the pocket.
  • Balance the sound effects (traffic, construction) carefully in rehearsal. They should enhance the urban character without overwhelming the ensemble's playing.
  • Keep the energy consistent through the entire 2:10 runtime. The temptation is to rush in the higher-energy sections; steady conducting will prevent that.
  • Assign your best players to the head melody so it cuts through the accompaniment and rhythmic texture underneath.

How to use it

Use this as an opener to establish personality and energy at a concert, or as a closer to leave the audience smiling and talking. It pairs well with more traditional concert fare as a palette cleanser and shows your band's range.

Skills your students will build

  • Rock rhythm fundamentals and steady beat maintenance
  • Balancing melodic clarity against rhythmic and textural accompaniment
  • Listening to non-pitched percussion and integrated sound design
  • Ensemble cohesion within a contemporary music idiom

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