In Summer (from Frozen): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez / Arranged by Rick Stitzel
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00303199
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Description
From Disney's animated hit movie "Frozen" and sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song features a light "soft shoe" style that adapts quite naturally for jazz ensemble. With skillful trading of the melody and slipping into a straight ahead swing style, this is sure to be hit at your next concert.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00303199
More about this title
About the Artist: Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Kristen Anderson-Lopez is a songwriter and composer whose work has shaped contemporary musical theater and film music for family audiences. Her collaborative compositions, particularly those created for major animated features, blend accessibility with sophisticated harmonic and melodic sensibilities that resonate across age groups.
Why we love this
Rick Stitzel's arrangement captures the infectious charm of this Disney standard while building in genuine jazz vocabulary. The melody trading and swing section give your ensemble real opportunities to stretch stylistically without requiring advanced harmonic sophistication, making it engaging for both the players and the audience.
What to expect
Playful and approachable, with just enough swing sass to feel like real jazz without demanding virtuosity. The soft shoe grooves have a nostalgic vaudeville charm, while the straight-ahead swing section gives the ensemble a chance to stretch into something more driving.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors looking for repertoire that engages younger players and audiences alike. This works especially well if you're programming Disney selections, building a mixed-style concert, or introducing newer jazz ensemble members to trading and swing feels in a song they likely already know.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the soft shoe feel in the opening sections by keeping the rhythm section light and conversational; the accompaniment should feel like background support, not a driving force.
- Shape the melody trades so each section gets a moment to shine. Mark your parts clearly so players know exactly when they're carrying the tune versus accompanying.
- Lock the swing style shift by getting your rhythm section locked on the quarter note pulse first, then layer in the articulations and phrasing once the groove sits solidly.
- Let Olaf's personality breathe through the lyrical content. The humor works best when the band plays with warmth and lightness rather than polish and precision.
How to use it
Place this in a program where you need a mood shift or a moment of comic relief. It pairs well with other film or Broadway selections, and it's particularly effective as an encore or mid-set palate cleanser when programming heavier jazz standards elsewhere in the concert.
Skills your students will build
- Trading melody passages between sections and soloists
- Differentiation between soft shoe and swing articulation styles
- Accompanying and comping fundamentals without overshadowing the soloist
- Phrasing and musical storytelling within a narrative framework