My Funny Valentine: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

My Funny Valentine: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: My Funny Valentine: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50080
Price: 55.00 USD
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Words by Lorenz Hart, Music by Richard Rodgers / arr. Rick Hirsch

Grade: 3

Item: 00-50080

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This is an extraordinary ballad feature for your lead alto. Beautiful, sensitive, and truly captivating, the chart features a suggested written solo section, lead trumpet range to written A above the staff (opt. 8va), a double-time feel section, and some effective backgrounds behind the soloist. Optional flute and vibes parts included. This is an excellent arrangement! (4:25)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6292-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6292-9

UPC: 038081580135

SKU: 00-50080

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About the Composer: Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) was one of the most prolific and successful composers of American musical theater. His partnership with lyricist Lorenz Hart produced some of the Great American Songbook's most enduring standards, including "My Funny Valentine," "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," and "The Lady Is a Tramp." Later, his collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II created groundbreaking musicals such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Sound of Music.

Rodgers's melodic gift and harmonic sophistication made his songs natural vehicles for jazz interpretation. His compositions balance accessibility with genuine harmonic interest, which is why they have remained central to jazz repertoire for decades. For music educators, Rodgers's standards offer students the opportunity to engage with tuneful, singable material that also rewards thoughtful harmonic exploration.

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Why we love this

Rick Hirsch's arrangement treats this classic ballad with genuine respect while creating an engaging vehicle for your lead alto soloist. The combination of a written solo section, optional backgrounds, and effective harmonic support gives students a complete small-group jazz experience without overwhelming rehearsal complexity at Grade 3.

What to expect

Tender and introspective, this ballad settles into a contemplative space where every note matters. The written solo section floats over warm, supportive harmonies, then lifts into a more energized double-time feel that brightens without losing the song's essential wistfulness.

Who it's for

This chart is ideal for jazz ensembles with a strong lead alto and solid rhythm section foundation. The Grade 3 difficulty makes it accessible for high school and community jazz groups while the sophisticated harmonic context and solo feature keep it musically rewarding for advanced players.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the alto solo with careful attention to phrase length and breath placement. The ballad tempo allows time for expressive phrasing; encourage the soloist to find the lyrical intent beneath the melody.
Balance the ensemble backgrounds so they support without overshadowing the featured voice. This is a spotlight feature, and the supporting parts should frame rather than compete.
Use the double-time feel section to create rhythmic contrast and energy lift. Make sure the rhythm section is locked in tight before rehearsing the ensemble parts in this section.
If using the optional flute and vibes parts, position them to enhance texture without cluttering the arrangement. Test whether they enhance or obscure the alto line in your particular space.

How to use it

Feature this in a concert segment that showcases your ensemble's softer side and highlights individual musicians. The four-minute-plus length and ballad character make it a strong closer for a set or a centerpiece in a program that balances uptempo ensemble pieces with intimate features.