Over the Rainbow: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E. Y. Harburg / arr. Alan Baylock
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0006929
$54.00
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Description
Do you have two trumpet players to showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows, scored as a trumpet duet. Everything is written, no improvised solo, the lead trumpet range is to C above the staff, and the second part is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, it's a sure-fire crowd pleaser. (2:40)
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
60
SKU:
00-PK-0006929
More about this title
About the Composer: Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen (1905-1986) composed some of the most enduring melodies in American popular music, from Broadway to Hollywood. His gift for writing singable, emotionally direct themes made him a natural fit for film scoring, and his work on The Wizard of Oz remains a cornerstone of the American songbook.
Why we love this
This arrangement gives two strong trumpet players a moment to shine without asking them to improvise or navigate complex harmonies. Baylock's scoring preserves the melody's inherent beauty while keeping the writing accessible for Grade 3 ensembles, making it genuinely singable rather than showy.
What to expect
Warm, nostalgic, and lyrical. The melody unfolds with the ease of a famous tune everyone recognizes, supported by gentle jazz voicings that never overshadow the simplicity at its heart. It's ballad singing transferred to instruments, intimate enough for a small room but strong enough to land in a large hall.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the middle school through early high school level who want to feature a capable trumpet section without stepping into the improvisation and harmonic complexity of traditional jazz repertoire. Directors programming concert ballads or looking for a crowd-pleasing feature that sits comfortably at Grade 3.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic line with dynamic shaping rather than relying on tempo changes; the legit ballad quality comes from sensitive phrasing in each phrase.
- Balance the duet so that the lead voice carries but the second trumpet remains audible as a harmonic partner, not buried accompaniment.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the ensemble's rhythm and harmonic foundation; this allows the trumpet soloists to focus on their lyrical interaction.
- Approach the range at the top (lead trumpet to C above the staff) with confidence; mark any high passages for extra breath planning in rehearsal.
How to use it
Open a set with this as a contrasting ballad feature after an uptempo opener, or close a first half with its emotional directness. It pairs well alongside other Arlen standards in a jazz program and gives the ensemble a moment of repose without sacrificing musicality.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical lines with consistent tone and breath control across extended phrases
- Balancing two-part trumpet writing to achieve harmonic clarity
- Interpreting jazz articulation and phrasing within a notated, non-improvised context
- Managing upper register demands (lead trumpet to C above the staff) with control and security