Let's Sing Some Jazz!: SATB Choral Octavo

$2.25 USD

Let's Sing Some Jazz!: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: Let's Sing Some Jazz!: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SV9906
Price: 2.25 USD
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A Teaching/Performance Piece for Jazz and Improvisation

Words and music by Russell Robinson

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A wonderfully versatile piece that will introduce vocal jazz concepts to your choir and your audiences while at the same time filling the bill as a delightful performance selection.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 029156937725

SKU: 00-SV9906

Instrumentation: Opt. Rhythm Section

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About the Composer: Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson brought decades of experience in choral music education to his work as Emeritus Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida. His career included conducting appearances at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, alongside presentations at festivals, honor choirs, and conferences across six continents.

Robinson's scholarly and creative output spans over 500 publications: choral compositions, arrangements, articles, books, and instructional videos. He served as Associate Dean of the UF College of the Arts, held the National Collegiate Chair for NAfME, and received induction into the Florida Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

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Why we love this

Robinson crafted this piece to work as both a teaching tool and a genuinely engaging performance. Rather than treating jazz education as a separate unit, he wove real jazz vocabulary into an arrangement that singers enjoy learning and audiences enjoy hearing. The optional rhythm section parts give you flexibility to scale the accompaniment to your ensemble's needs and instrumentation.

What to expect

The piece carries the energy and sophistication of vocal jazz without demanding virtuosity. Singers feel the swing groove beneath them, experiencing the freedom and responsiveness that define jazz performance while staying grounded in accessible, singable voicing.

Who it's for

This piece serves choirs who are ready to explore jazz idioms with vocal freshness and precision. It works equally well for school choirs seeking a concert piece that entertains while teaching and for community or church choirs looking to expand their stylistic range.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the swing feel clearly in early rehearsals by having the rhythm section lock in first; let the choir hear the groove before asking them to sing over it.
Shape phrase endings with rhythmic precision rather than pulling back dynamically; jazz phrasing relies on placement and articulation more than volume changes.
Encourage singers to listen for jazz harmonies in the background parts; awareness of the harmonic language will deepen their intonation and musicality.
If you include the rhythm section, schedule at least one full rehearsal with them present before performing, giving singers time to adjust to live accompaniment.

How to use it

Program this after establishing strong fundamentals in your choir's season, perhaps in a spring concert where audiences expect variety. It pairs well with a mix of classical and contemporary work, signaling to singers and audiences alike that your choir inhabits multiple musical worlds with equal conviction.