Night and Day: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$40.00 USD

Night and Day: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Night and Day: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49610
Price: 40.00 USD
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Words and music by Cole Porter / arr. Victor López

Grade: 1

Item: 00-49610

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Classic Cole Porter at a very accessible level. Night and Day arranged by Victor López doesn't include any individual solos, but features easy ranges and a bossa-nova groove played around 120 BPM. Optional flutes, clarinets, vibes, and more. A great choice for your young musicians. (2:33) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Jazz Beginnings Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5150-5

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5150-3

UPC: 038081572413

SKU: 00-49610

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About the Composer: Cole Porter

Cole Porter (1891-1964) stands as one of America's most sophisticated songwriters, crafting music and lyrics that defined the Broadway stage and jazz standards repertoire. His melodies combined wit, harmonic innovation, and an unforgettable sense of style; "Night and Day" remains one of his most enduring compositions, instantly recognizable across generations and musical contexts.

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Why we love this

Victor López's arrangement strips away complexity without sacrificing the song's sophisticated charm, making it genuinely playable for young ensembles while preserving the Porter magic. The bossa-nova treatment adds contemporary energy that keeps students engaged, and the optional instrumentation means you can adapt the piece to whatever players you have on hand.

What to expect

Urbane and swinging, with a gentle Latin groove that never feels forced or academic. The piece carries the elegance of a Cole Porter standard while maintaining the relaxed, conversational quality that makes jazz feel alive rather than stiff.

Who it's for

Grade 1 jazz ensembles and beginning jazz programs looking for accessible, musically substantial repertoire. This works equally well for mixed-experience groups and young musicians encountering jazz ensemble playing for the first time.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the bossa-nova groove with your rhythm section first; lock the kick drum and bass line around 120 BPM before bringing in the melody voices, ensuring the lilting two-feel stays consistent throughout.
Balance the front line carefully so that whoever carries the melody (saxophone, trumpet, or flute depending on your voicing) sits just above the background harmonies rather than dominating the texture.
Shape phrases with the harmonic movement instead of forcing artificial accents; let Porter's chord changes breathe naturally and the melody will sing on its own.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or closer for a jazz concert, or pair it with other accessible standards to introduce young audiences to the Great American Songbook. Its contest-festival suitability and brief duration (2:33) make it ideal for spring assessments or informal community performances.