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Nice Work If You Can Get It: Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

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Nice Work If You Can Get It: Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Nice Work If You Can Get It: Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

By George Gershwin / arr. Dave Wolpe

Grade: 3 (Medium)

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A great combination of Gershwin and Wolpe! This vocal solo with big band chart is written in two different keys for your flexibility---it works for your female or male vocalist. A great Gershwin song with wonderful lyrics, this chart has reversible parts---just flip the page for female or male vocal key. Scored with easy vocal ranges, tasty backgrounds, a tenor sax solo and a swinging ensemble, it's the perfect chart for any concert or dance. (Male vocal in F, female vocal in C)

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Series: Jazz Vocal Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 20
UPC: 654979009290
SKU: 00-JEVM00002C

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About the Composer: George Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898-1937) bridged popular song and concert music in ways that still define American composition. His gift for melody and sophisticated harmony made standards like this one endure across generations and genres; his work remains central to both jazz and classical curricula because it genuinely rewards serious musicianship.

Gershwin's career was shaped by his deep engagement with both Tin Pan Alley songwriting and European concert traditions. He died at 38, but his output influenced everything from film scoring to jazz arranging to contemporary classical music, making him essential listening for any musician who wants to understand 20th-century American sound.

Why we love this

Dave Wolpe's arrangement captures the swing and sophistication of the original while making it genuinely playable for a jazz ensemble. The reversible vocal part (male key F, female key C) removes the need for separate charts, and the tenor sax solo gives your ensemble a moment to shine alongside the vocalist.

What to expect

Elegant and conversational, with the ease of someone reflecting on life's good fortune. The melody sits naturally in the voice, and Wolpe's arrangement surrounds it with light ensemble colors and a swinging beat that invites both the band and audience into the story.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles with a confident vocalist (treble or lower range) who can handle the lyrical storytelling and swing feel this song demands. The Grade 3 level makes it accessible for high school programs and adult jazz groups without sacrificing musical sophistication.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal line over the ensemble backgrounds; the song's lyrical content drives the piece, so the vocalist's diction and phrasing must stay in front without the band overpowering the melody.
  • Lock the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) into a relaxed swing feel before rehearsing with the horns; the underlying groove is what makes the ensemble backgrounds land correctly.
  • Give the tenor sax soloist time to develop character and phrasing during their break, then support them firmly with the ensemble underneath.
  • Rehearse the vocalist separately with just rhythm section to build confidence with the changes and phrasing before combining with full ensemble.

How to use it

Place this as a centerpiece on a jazz concert, or use it to open a mixed program that moves between standards and original works. It works equally well at a formal concert or a more relaxed dance event, and its sophisticated-but-approachable sound makes it ideal for introducing jazz standards to audiences unfamiliar with the genre.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in a jazz idiom with proper swing feel and phrasing
  • Reading and playing big band voicings and backgrounds
  • Trading solo space with a vocalist and supporting a featured soloist
  • Sight-reading a score with flexible instrumentation across different key centers

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