Minor Chant: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Minor Chant: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Minor Chant: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43673
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Stanley Turrentine / arr. Terry White

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-43673

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Minor Chant, arranged by Terry White, is a medium swing chart that is played at 140 BPM with the melody handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1. There are written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Featuring great dynamic contrasts and a nice shout chorus, your band will enjoy this fine arrangement. (4:18)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081494616

SKU: 00-43673

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About the Composer: Stanley Turrentine

Stanley Turrentine was a tenor saxophonist whose warm, soulful sound defined the soul-jazz movement of the 1960s and 1970s. His straightforward approach to the instrument and gift for memorable melody made him a bandleader, session musician, and composer whose work remains central to the jazz repertoire taught in schools today.

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Why we love this

Terry White's arrangement strips away nothing essential from Turrentine's original groove while keeping the chart accessible for developing jazz ensembles. The written solos for four different instruments give multiple students a chance to shine without requiring high-range gymnastics or rapid-fire bebop vocabulary, and the shout chorus builds momentum that audiences always respond to.

What to expect

Minor Chant swings with understated elegance. The melody sits comfortably in the middle register, allowing the ensemble to focus on groove and blend rather than strain, while the tenor and trombone lead voice gives the chart a warm, instrumental vocal quality. The shout chorus lands with real punch, rewarding the ensemble's cohesion with a moment of collective power.

Who it's for

This chart suits jazz ensembles at the Grade 2 level who are ready for swing rhythms and section writing but not yet tackling complex harmonic substitutions or extreme register demands. It works equally well for high school jazz bands looking for a reliable contest piece and community jazz groups seeking material that sounds polished without requiring professional-level chops.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into the medium swing feel at 140 BPM before layering the melody; a solid pocket here lifts the entire chart.
Prepare the soloists well in advance so each one owns their moment. The alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone solos are windows for personality, not just display.
Shape the dynamic contrasts deliberately. Let the quieter passages breathe, then hit the shout chorus with full commitment and blend.
Balance the melody between tenor 1 and trombone 1 so both voices land equally. Rehearse them together frequently to ensure unified phrasing.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone feature or pair it with other medium-tempo swing charts to show range within the genre. Its medium difficulty and contest-ready quality make it ideal for a February jazz festival or spring concert finale, and the strong melodic hook means audiences will remember it after one hearing.