No Harm / No Fowl: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

No Harm / No Fowl: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: No Harm / No Fowl: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49616
Price: 48.00 USD
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By Kris Berg

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-49616

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It's the annual chicken chart! No Harm / No Fowl by Kris Berg is a very accessible rock groove played around 146 BPM, and features written-out solo opportunities for all saxes and all brass, and lead trumpet range is to written G on the staff. This chart has a catchy melody, is fun to play, and will please the band and the audience---we promise! (4:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5138-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5138-1

UPC: 038081572291

SKU: 00-49616

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About the Composer: Kris Berg

Kris Berg directs the jazz studies program at Collin County Community College in Texas and holds degrees in jazz studies from the University of North Texas. His ensembles have earned multiple invitations to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and he founded both the Collin Jazz Fest and the Texas All-Star Jazz Camp.

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Why we love this

Berg writes with a strong sense of what works on the bandstand: accessible voicings, clear solo vehicles for every section, and grooves that musicians actually want to play. At grade 2.5, this chart respects your ensemble's ability without punishing your section leaders who take the written solos. The rock groove sits perfectly at 146 BPM, and the built-in catchiness means audiences leave humming.

What to expect

A propulsive, good-humored rock-jazz groove with enough harmonic motion to keep players engaged and enough melody to stick with audiences long after the downbeat. The energy is infectious and playful, with written solos that let musicians shine without requiring virtuosic chops.

Who it's for

Young jazz ensembles at the 2.5 grade level looking for a confident, accessible chart with real solo opportunities for every saxophonist and brass player. High school jazz bands with lead trumpet sections comfortable to a written G will find this immediately playable without sacrificing musical payoff.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the kick drum and electric bass into a tight pocket before the band sits down; once that groove is solid, the rest of the chart will fall into place quickly.
Give soloists space to breathe and time to hear themselves in rehearsal, especially during the first run-through of their written parts.
Balance the melody against the comping section so the tune remains clear without feeling thin; voicing density shifts between sections, so listen for those transitions.
Keep the energy level consistent through the bridge and final groove; the catchiness can make players rush slightly, so lock in metronomically before you open the tempo.

How to use it

Save this for a moment in your concert where you want the ensemble and audience both grinning; the four-and-a-half minute runtime works perfectly as a first-half closer or a midset palate cleanser. The accessible difficulty means you can rehearse it alongside more demanding repertoire without it becoming a time sink, freeing rehearsal energy for the heavier lifts.