Pennsylvania 6-5000 (arr. Rick Stitzel): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Glenn Miller Orchestra / Arranged by Rick Stitzel
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00441529
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Made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, here is one of the iconic hits from the big band era! Saxes are featured on the main melody and the entire band gets in on the vocal chant. Also includes short solos for any trumpet and any alto sax.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00441529
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About the Artist: Glenn Miller Orchestra
Glenn Miller led one of the most commercially successful orchestras of the big band era, dominating the charts and radio airwaves from 1939 until his mysterious disappearance in 1944. His band's polished sound and accessible melodies made jazz accessible to mainstream audiences, and his arrangements set the standard for the era. Miller's influence on ensemble writing and groove-oriented big band style continues to shape how educators introduce students to jazz and swing.
Why we love this
This Stitzel arrangement captures everything that made the original a phenomenon: immediate melodic hooks, infectious energy, and a structure that works beautifully for developing ensembles. The featured sax section and built-in solos give young musicians ownership of the sound, while the vocal chant moment creates a natural gathering point for the whole band and builds genuine excitement in performance.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and built for joy. The melody sits in a comfortable register for saxes, the rhythm moves with the relaxed confidence of the swing era, and the arrangement makes your ensemble sound like they've got real swing experience even if they don't.
Who it's for
Beginning to developing jazz ensembles that want to perform a genuine big band classic without getting bogged down in technical complexity. This works especially well for programs introducing students to swing style and vocal ensemble techniques for the first time.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section into a tight shuffle feel early in rehearsals. The groove carries this piece, and when the drums and bass commit to a relaxed swing, the horns settle in naturally.
- Balance the sax feature so it sits just ahead of the rest of the ensemble without overwhelming them. This melody should feel like conversation, not proclamation.
- Coach your soloists to keep their statements brief and character-driven rather than technically flashy. The original's appeal comes from straightforward musicianship and personality.
- Bring out the vocal chant section with clarity and unity. It's the arrangement's signature moment, so make sure every section knows their rhythm and commits to the unison feel.
How to use it
Program this early in your season when you want an immediate crowd-pleaser that still teaches real concepts. It pairs naturally with other Miller standards or serves as the bridge between concert band repertoire and a full jazz identity.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing swing eighth-note feel
- Ensemble balance with featured soloists
- Rhythmic unison in ensemble chants
- Characteristic big band phrasing and articulation
- Improvisation within a structured solo vehicle
- Responding to simple harmonic structures in real time