Lady Bird: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Tadd Dameron / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00159714
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Bird - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Lady Bird - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Lady Bird - Vibes | $6.00 |
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Description
This jazz gem from the pen of Tadd Dameron features an easy flowing swing style and adapts wonderfully for full jazz ensemble. Mark's arrangement includes a small group (alto, tenor, bari., trumpet, trombone, guitar and vibes) off the top that contrasts nicely with the full ensemble figures. Also included is a swingin' sax soli, solos for trombone and alto, and a tutti full band chorus that starts out soft minus drums, then builds to a peak.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00159714
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About the Composer: Tadd Dameron
Tadd Dameron stands among the most sophisticated composers and arrangers in jazz history, known for his harmonic innovations and melodic craftsmanship. His writing balanced accessibility with intellectual rigor, making his compositions ideal vehicles for both ensemble development and genuine artistic expression in educational settings.
Dameron's approach to form and orchestration influenced generations of jazz musicians and arrangers. His ability to create memorable melodies over advanced harmonic structures provides students with models of how to write jazz that sounds both contemporary and timeless.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's arrangement gives you a structurally smart chart that moves through distinct sections without ever feeling choppy or contrived. The opening small group texture creates intimacy and clarity, making it an excellent teaching vehicle for ensemble balance and focused listening before the full band enters with real impact.
What to expect
A conversation between elegance and accessibility. The melody sits comfortably in the ear, but the harmonies underneath reward close listening. The arrangement feels like a small group warming up, then inviting friends over for a full party, building from intimate to celebratory.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles working at Grade 4 who want to expand beyond pure funk or blues grooves into the sophisticated swing vocabulary of a mid-century composer. Directors seeking a chart with real solo opportunities and clear ensemble writing that teaches kids how to play together while also getting individual moments.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the groove cleanly in the rhythm section during the small group section. The swing feel needs to sit before horns enter; lock the trio (bass, drums, guitar) on the head before running anything with the full ensemble.
- Shape the sax soli with dynamic sensitivity. These lines benefit from breathing space and subtle articulation choices that highlight Dameron's melodic contour.
- Bring the dynamics up deliberately through the tutti chorus. Starting soft without drums creates vulnerability; milk that transition when the drums enter and the band climbs toward the peak.
- Balance the alto and trombone solos against the rhythm section so soloists can stretch without drowning the harmonic foundation.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a programming anchor for a jazz concert centered on mid-century composers, or as a statement piece early in the set that establishes your ensemble's swing credentials. Its moderate difficulty makes it ideal for winter or spring concerts when the band has gelled but before repertoire demands peak.
Skills your students will build
- Reading jazz melody and phrasing conventions
- Balancing written section figures with solo voices
- Swing rhythmic feel and articulation
- Dynamic shaping through large structural arcs
- Listening for harmonic movement beneath the melody
- Small group ensemble precision and interaction