James Taylor in Concert: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Mexico / Only One / Your Smiling Face
Words and music by James Taylor / arr. Victor López
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005430
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Legendary James Taylor is just the fit for a dynamic concert band medley. Victor López has chosen three contrasting tunes to combine in this diverse chart. Generation after generation cherish his music and your audience will have smiles on their faces as well! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
368
SKU:
00-PK-0005430
More about this title
About the Composer: James Taylor
James Taylor emerged as one of America's most enduring singer-songwriters, with a career spanning five decades of intimate, introspective folk-pop that has resonated across generations. His influence on popular music extends from his masterful guitar work and distinctive vocal delivery to his gift for crafting songs that balance vulnerability with melodic sophistication, earning him induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the timeless warmth and accessibility that made Taylor's catalog so beloved, bundling three contrasting selections into a medley that sustains interest without relying on novelty. The Grade 3 setting makes this achievable for solid high school and advanced middle school bands, yet the songs' melodic strength and emotional honesty shine through every section.
What to expect
A warm, accessible journey through three snapshots of Taylor's world. The medley invites audiences into intimate songwriting while celebrating the joy and ease that made his music resonate across generations.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 3 level seeking repertoire that connects with audiences of all ages. This works particularly well for bands whose students may not yet be familiar with Taylor's music but whose directors want to program something substantive and singable.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your band so the familiar tunes come through clearly; these songs live by their hooks, not harmonic complexity.
- Shape the transitions between the three tunes deliberately. Each tune needs breathing room to land before moving to the next, so mark your cutoffs and holds in rehearsal.
- Pay attention to dynamic contrast within each section. Taylor's music thrives on quiet, intimate moments as much as fuller passages, so resist the urge to play everything at a comfortable mezzo-forte.
- Lock in the rhythm section early and often. The groove matters more here than technical precision, so your percussion and lower winds should rehearse separately until they feel relaxed and locked.
How to use it
Use this as a contemporary pops feature that bridges generations in a concert setting. It works well as a mid-program piece that shifts the mood from classical or march repertoire into something that resonates with family audiences and student musicians alike.
Skills your students will build
- balancing melody and accompaniment in popular music idioms
- managing phrase shape and dynamic contrast across extended passages
- executing smooth transitions between contrasting musical sections
- locking ensemble rhythm and groove in a contemporary context