Pennsylvania 6-5000: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Jerry Gray / By Carl Sigman / As performed by Glenn Miller / Arranged by John Berry
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00159713
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Drums | $6.00 |
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Description
Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All the elements from the original are here including the famous sax melody, trumpet and alto solos and, of course, full band vocals. This version makes it playable even by younger bands.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00159713
More about this title
About the Composer: Jerry Gray
Jerry Gray was a trombonist, composer, and arranger whose work defined the sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra during the swing era. His arrangements balanced sophisticated harmonic writing with the direct accessibility that made Miller's band one of the most popular orchestras of the 1940s, and Gray's contributions to their signature sound remain central to how we understand big band jazz composition.
Why we love this
Pennsylvania 6-5000 carries the unmistakable charm of the Glenn Miller sound, but John Berry's arrangement opens it to younger ensembles without sacrificing the tune's essential character. Your students get to inhabit a piece that shaped American popular music, complete with the vocal moments and solo opportunities that make swing era repertoire so engaging to perform.
What to expect
The tune radiates the optimistic, propulsive energy of 1940s popular music: bright and direct, with moments of warmth in the softer passages. There's a casual sophistication here, the sound of a band playing exactly what the music demands without unnecessary complexity.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the middle and early high school level will find this accessible without feeling simplified. Directors seeking an authentic swing era standard that doesn't require advanced technical demands from their section players will appreciate how Berry scaled the arrangement.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section into a crisp, bouncy swing feel rather than a heavy shuffle. The lightness of the original band requires a lift that younger players sometimes overshadow with excessive weight.
- Balance the famous sax melody against the supporting voices; the writing supports the horn line without drowning it out, but your ensemble needs to trust that delegation.
- Prepare the soloists early so they understand their role as feature performers, not accompanists. These moments define the piece's character.
- Work the vocal section as you would any ensemble passage. Blend matters, and diction clarifies the text that makes this tune recognizable.
How to use it
This works beautifully in a jazz-themed concert that celebrates the big band era, or as a lighter moment in a program built around more contemporary repertoire. It's also an excellent teaching piece early in the fall season when you're building ensemble cohesion and introducing your students to swing style without overwhelming them.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and phrasing in a traditional ensemble context
- Supporting a featured melodic line while maintaining rhythmic independence
- Vocal blend and clarity in ensemble jazz singing
- Solo preparation and performance in a structured arrangement
- Listening for and executing balance between sections in swing style