Ring Tone: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Ring Tone: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Ring Tone: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50088
Price: 52.00 USD
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By Greg Nielsen

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-50088

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Based on a generic cell phone sound, this clever calypso chart sounds great around 150 BPM. Trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff, and a suggested written-out solo is provided for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1. Auxiliary percussion plus all the usual optional instruments. It's fun, and accessible with a catchy melodic hook, and the band and audience will love it. (3:00)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6302-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6302-5

UPC: 038081580234

SKU: 00-50088

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Why we love this

Ring Tone nails the balance between novelty and musicianship. The calypso rhythmic foundation keeps it grounded while the cell phone premise gives students permission to have fun, and the written-out solos for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1 ensure everyone gets a moment in the spotlight without requiring improvisation skills. It's the kind of arrangement that works equally well as a concert closer or a jazz festival opener because it appeals to both musicians and audiences who don't usually seek out jazz charts.

What to expect

Bright, playful, and propulsive. The calypso groove creates instant rhythmic momentum while the melodic hook feels almost conversational, like the ensemble is having a lighthearted argument with a phone. Three minutes dissolve quickly because the energy and melodic clarity keep both players and listeners engaged.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors working with Grade 2.5 groups who want an accessible tune that generates immediate enthusiasm from students and audiences alike. The written solos make this especially useful for ensembles still building confidence in jazz vocabulary, since players can focus on tone, phrasing, and interaction rather than improvisation.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the tempo at 150 BPM and let the rhythm section establish the calypso groove before horns enter; this foundation makes the familiar melodic hook land with maximum impact.
Balance the written solos carefully so each one cuts through the ensemble without dominating; these voices trade the spotlight, and clarity matters more than volume.
Shape the melodic hook rhythmically to emphasize the cell phone inflection; slight articulation choices can reinforce why this chart is clever rather than just cute.
Keep auxiliary percussion tight and supportive; this is a small-group chart, so don't let percussion overshadow the horn lines or rhythm section.

How to use it

Use this as a concert finale to send the audience out smiling, or program it early in a jazz festival set to establish that your ensemble is serious about the music while refusing to take itself too seriously. It also works as a rehearsal morale booster on weeks when the repertoire skews toward technically demanding or introspective material.