Ready Freddie: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Ready Freddie: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Ready Freddie: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29778
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Kamuf

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-29778

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A medium-tempo minor blues composed and arranged by Mike Kamuf. Written out solos for tenor sax and trumpet, lead trumpet highest note is written G on top of the staff. A well written chart that will do your band proud. You'll like it. (3:29) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 116

UPC: 038081314716

SKU: 00-29778

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Why we love this

Kamuf has written a chart that respects the Grade 2 ensemble without talking down to it. The minor blues framework gives your band a familiar harmonic structure to navigate, while the written-out solos for tenor sax and trumpet prevent the "who improvises?" conversation and let you focus on ensemble balance and groove. At 3:29, it's substantial enough to hold a program slot and confident enough to compete.

What to expect

The medium-tempo minor blues feels grounded and soulful, like a conversation happening at the right pace rather than a sprint. The written solos give the piece weight and intention; someone is always saying something, and the ensemble is always listening and responding. It settles into your ears comfortably while keeping everyone engaged.

Who it's for

Bands ready to step into jazz repertoire with structure. You have readers who can handle a 12-bar blues form, section players who can comp and support, and at least one tenor saxophonist and one trumpet player confident enough to carry a solo. Grade 2 ensembles at middle and high school level will find this accessible without feeling simplified.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the walking bass line and kick drum before rehearsing the full ensemble; the groove lives in that partnership, and everything else will settle around it.
The written tenor and trumpet solos are your guides for phrasing and articulation across the section. Mark those touches into the saxophone and trumpet parts early so the solos feel like they're coming from the ensemble, not interrupting it.
Ride the medium tempo through the blues form without rushing; this isn't a burner, and the minor tonality will lose its character if you push the tempo.
Balance the ensemble voicings by checking that your top trumpet stays clear at that high G without overwhelming the reeds below it.

How to use it

Position this as your ensemble's entry point to jazz programming or as a solid middle slot that reassures an audience you know how to swing. It pairs well on a concert with a more uptempo chart or with ballad material, giving your director space to show range. The contest/festival suitability means it can anchor a jazz festival set or a concert dedicated to American vernacular music.