Moondance: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Van Morrison / arr. Roy Phillippe
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0005355
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Moondance: Score | $9.00 | |
| Moondance: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 4th B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 4th Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Moondance: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
This jazz-flavored pop classic by Van Morrison is perfect for jazz ensemble. Roy Phillippe has taken this 'cool' tune to a new level of swing. There are opportunities for trombone, alto sax and trumpet solos, whether improvised or played as written. The technical demands are moderate, but the feel is really smooth. It's another solid chart from arranger Roy Phillippe! (duration 4:26)
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
82
SKU:
00-PK-0005355
More about this title
About the Arranger: Van Morrison
Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter whose career spans more than five decades. His 1973 album "Hard Nose the Highway" introduced "Moondance" to the world, and the song has since become a standard in both popular and jazz contexts, covered by countless artists across genres.
Why we love this
Roy Phillippe's arrangement captures the soul and groove of Morrison's original while giving your jazz ensemble genuine space to stretch. The moderate technical demands mean your section players can focus on feel and phrasing rather than wrestling with the chart, and the built-in solo opportunities for trombone, alto sax, and trumpet let different voices shine without requiring advanced improvisational skills.
What to expect
Smooth and sophisticated, with a laid-back swing that evokes late-night club atmospheres. The arrangement respects the original's easy elegance while adding the articulation and harmonic depth that make jazz ensembles sing.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3 level who want an accessible chart that delivers genuine musical satisfaction without excessive technical complexity. Directors programming concerts that balance standards with recognizable pop material will find this a crowd pleasing choice.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) into a relaxed swing feel first; the solidity of the comping will carry the ensemble through the smoother passages and make the horn lines sit naturally on top.
- Balance the solo features by rehearsing each one independently with the rhythm section before running the full arrangement; this clarifies whether solos are being improvised or read from the written line.
- Let the melody breathe during the head; resist the urge to rush the tempo, as the "cool" character of the tune depends on space and pocket rather than forward motion.
How to use it
This works well on jazz festival or concert programs where you want to shift from more demanding bebop charts into something with commercial appeal that still demonstrates your ensemble's musicianship. Its 4:26 duration makes it a strong middle-set number that resets the energy without losing audience attention.
Skills your students will build
- Swing phrasing and rhythmic placement
- Trading solos and comping backgrounds
- Balancing melody-driven ensemble sound with solo features
- Reading and performing jazz articulations and dynamics