Rockin' in the U.S.A.: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$5.00 USD

Rockin' in the U.S.A.: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Rockin' in the U.S.A.: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-JE4105S
Price: 5.00 USD
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Arranged by Ken Mattis

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-JE4105S

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This rock medley gives a Broadway-style treatment to some of the most beloved patriotic tunes including America, Yankee Doodle, The Marines' Hymn, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Stars and Stripes Forever. A grand introduction in a slow 3/4 swing quickly moves into the rock medley that will surely captivate your audience. Very easy to put together with nothing but solid ensemble writing and a great field drum break toward the end of the chart!

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Series: FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444606056

SKU: 98-JE4105S

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About the Arranger: Ken Mattis

Ken Mattis has built his reputation writing accessible jazz arrangements that work in real rehearsal rooms with beginning and intermediate ensembles. His scores prioritize clear ensemble writing and playable parts without sacrificing musicality, making him a trusted voice in the FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble series.

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Why we love this

Ken Mattis has written this chart with young ensembles in mind, layering five iconic patriotic melodies into a cohesive rock arrangement that doesn't require extensive rehearsal time to pull off. The instrumentation and voicing stay transparent enough for Grade 1.5 musicians to execute cleanly, but the arrangement delivers real energy and polish. Directors get a piece that sounds substantially more sophisticated than its difficulty level suggests.

What to expect

A celebratory spin on American classics, dressed up in rock and Broadway colors. The slow swing opening gives the piece dignity before the energy kicks into a driving, rhythmically current groove that keeps the familiar melodies feeling fresh and alive.

Who it's for

Beginning and early intermediate jazz ensembles that want to program something instantly recognizable and crowd-pleasing without sacrificing musicianship. Directors looking for patriotic-themed concerts or summer pops events will find a genuine showpiece at a level their younger players can execute with confidence.

How to get the most out of it

Set the swing feel early in the slow 3/4 introduction so the rhythm section locks in before the rock groove kicks in; this transition is the linchpin of the entire chart.
Feature the field drum break as a moment for your percussion section to shine; make sure that player has solid tempo control and the ensemble knows exactly when to re-enter.
Balance the rock groove across all sections by checking that the horn voicings sit cleanly over the rhythm section; avoid letting the soloing voices swallow the ensemble texture.

How to use it

This works beautifully as an opener or closer for a patriotic concert, or as a centerpiece for a summer pops program where audiences expect accessibility and immediate engagement. Pair it with other Americana-influenced pieces or use it as a showcase for how your young ensemble can handle style flexibility.

Skills your students will build

Reading swing feel in slow 3/4 and transitioning cleanly to rock groove
Playing through a multi-melody medley while maintaining section balance
Supporting a featured percussion solo with solid rhythmic foundation
Balancing rock ensemble sound (horn voicing, rhythm section cohesion) at a fundamental level