Maynard & Waynard: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

Maynard & Waynard: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Maynard & Waynard: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38659S
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Gordon Goodwin / arr. Peter Blair

Grade: 1 (Easy)

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An accessible and swingin' version of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart scored for young players. There is a nice sax soli and 1st trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A 12-bar written-out trumpet solo is notated for all three trumpet parts for flexibility. Optional parts included. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081429205

SKU: 00-38659S

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About the Composer: Gordon Goodwin

Gordon Goodwin began composing full arrangements in his head at age five, transcribing complete pieces rather than fragments. By thirteen, he had already written his first big band chart, demonstrating the compositional maturity that would define his career.

Goodwin's work spans film, television, and concert music. His orchestrations appear in films including Bad Boys II, Con Air, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Remember the Titans, and his television scores have earned him three Emmy Awards and multiple Grammy nominations. As the founder and leader of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band (established 2000), he has collaborated with artists ranging from Quincy Jones to Christina Aguilera, while also conducting major symphony orchestras across North America and Europe.

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Why we love this

Peter Blair's adaptation captures the infectious swagger of Goodwin's original while staying firmly in the accessible range. First-year jazz ensembles get to swing with authority here: the written-out trumpet solo distributed across all three parts means everyone gets a shot at soloing, and the sax section has a genuine moment to shine.

What to expect

This arrangement grooves with the kind of easy confidence that makes jazz irresistible. It's bright, playful, and full of the swing idiom without ever feeling heavy or overly complex. Young players immediately experience the satisfaction of playing real jazz ensemble music.

Who it's for

First-year jazz ensemble directors looking for a chart that swings hard without technical overreach. Young players hear their favorite kind of music and play it with style on day one. The Grade 1 level opens this to middle school ensembles while still delivering genuine big band joy.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the rhythm section locked on the backbeat. The whole arrangement rides on how cleanly the drummer and bass player establish that swing feel.
Balance the sax soli so the section sound is unified but the lead voice cuts through. This is a chance for your saxes to play with real confidence.
Rotate who plays the written-out trumpet solo. Letting different players take the solo (whether 1st, 2nd, or 3rd trumpet) builds individual confidence and keeps the arrangement fresh in rehearsal.
Nail the articulation in the ensemble hits. Goodwin's charts are all about sharp, synchronized attacks; the band sound depends on those moments landing together.

How to use it

Open a jazz concert with this piece to set an upbeat, energetic tone. It works equally well as a concert finale that sends the audience out smiling. Use it early in the school year when you're still building fundamentals; the musical payoff will keep ensemble members engaged while they solidify their rhythmic foundation.