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Jazz Legato: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

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Jazz Legato: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

Jazz Legato: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

For Full Orchestra

By Leroy Anderson / rev. and ed. R. Mark Rogers

Item: 36-A937001
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Leroy Anderson's "Jazz Pizzicato" and "Jazz Legato" stand as quintessential proof of his legendary status as a composer of light music. With a nostalgic nod toward the traditional American dance form known as the "soft shoe," this bright and cheerful tune will have the audience whistling and tapping their toes long after the final note of your concert! This new Kalmus edition by Mark Rogers reintroduces Anderson's enchanting work to new generations of audiences. Includes a full score for the first time and newly engraved parts. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 3Sax(AAT): 4.3.3.0: Perc(1): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Both the original published edition and this new Mark Rogers edition are available from the publisher. This version replaces item #36-A875699. (2:00)

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Series: Kalmus Leroy Anderson Orchestra Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270486-9
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270486-1
UPC: 659359731754
SKU: 36-A937001
Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 3Sax(AAT): 4.3.3.0: Perc(1): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Leroy Anderson

Leroy Anderson (1908, 1975) built his reputation as one of America's finest composers of light orchestral music, writing works that balanced sophistication with immediate appeal. His catalog includes hundreds of pieces for orchestra, band, and chamber ensembles, many of which became standards in educational and professional concert programming. Anderson's gift was his ability to craft memorable melodies, clever orchestrations, and rhythmic wit that engaged both audiences and performers without condescension.

Anderson studied composition at Harvard and spent decades developing an instinct for what works in the concert hall. His orchestrations are models of clarity and color, making his scores invaluable teaching tools. Beyond "Jazz Pizzicato" and "Jazz Legato," conductors return repeatedly to pieces like "Plink, Plank, Plunk!" and "Syncopated Clock" because they reveal how disciplined compositional craft serves the joy of music-making.

Why we love this

Anderson's melodic gift shines brightest in this piece, where a single theme carries the entire work with infectious energy. The orchestration sits comfortably across a full orchestra without requiring doubling or stretching instrumentation, making it accessible for a wide range of ensemble sizes. You get a crowd-pleasing opener or closer that genuinely rewards good ensemble playing and maintains audience engagement from first note to last.

What to expect

The piece evokes a 1930s dance hall seen through a warm, nostalgic lens. A graceful melody unfolds over a gentle, syncopated rhythm that invites listeners to move without demanding their full attention, creating the perfect balance of sophistication and approachability.

Who it's for

This score works for conductors leading advanced high school orchestras, community orchestras, and college ensemble programs. It's ideal for directors seeking a sophisticated yet audience-friendly program filler that doesn't require specialized soloists or extended technical writing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the saxophones carefully in the opening statement; they should provide shimmer without overwhelming the brass foundation underneath.
  • Keep the tempo steady and precise. The soft-shoe rhythm relies on rhythmic confidence from the entire ensemble, especially the rhythm section.
  • Shape the melody line as a single arc across the full two minutes rather than phrase-by-phrase; let the nostalgia breathe.
  • Give the string pizzicatos space to articulate cleanly in the accompaniment figures; they're the heartbeat of the piece.

How to use it

Program this as your opening number on a pops concert or mixed repertoire program; it sets an upbeat tone and draws audiences in immediately. It also pairs well with other Anderson works or sits comfortably alongside Gershwin, Duke Ellington arrangements, or other American composers from the early, mid twentieth century.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing secondary melodies (saxophone lines) against harmonic accompaniment
  • Executing rhythmically complex syncopated figures at tempo
  • Sustaining dynamic consistency across a two-minute arc without peak-and-valley phrasing
  • Coordinating rhythmic independence between strings, winds, and percussion in jazz idioms

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