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Rolling In The Deep: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

By Paul Epworth / By Adele Adkins / As performed by Adele / Arranged by John Berry

Grade: 1.5

Item: 35-PK00246209

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Singing superstar Adele has taken the pop charts by storm, and here is a very effective arrangement of her #1 hit for beginning jazz ensembles. John Berry effectively gives each section important parts to play, and there are no solos required. Fun to play and quick to learn.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00246209

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About the Composer: Paul Epworth

Paul Epworth is a Grammy-winning producer and songwriter who has shaped the sound of contemporary pop music across multiple decades. His work on Adele's '21' album, particularly "Rolling In The Deep," earned him widespread recognition for his ability to blend raw emotional power with radio-ready production.

Why we love this

John Berry's arrangement strips away nothing essential from the original's drive and attitude while building parts that let every section contribute meaningfully. For a Grade 1.5 ensemble, this strikes an uncommon balance: students play real music, not simplified versions, and the lack of required solos removes pressure without reducing engagement.

What to expect

Propulsive and soulful. The arrangement preserves the original's swagger and emotional core while feeling fresh in a jazz setting, with contemporary rhythmic drive meeting traditional big band voicing sensibilities.

Who it's for

Beginning jazz ensembles seeking repertoire that sounds polished without requiring advanced chops or soloists. Directors working with groups still building confidence in jazz language will find students respond quickly to material they recognize and can execute cleanly.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the groove in the rhythm section first. The pocket here is what sells the arrangement, so lock the drums, bass, and comping instruments before layering melody.
  • Let the horn lines cut through with precision rather than volume. The voicings are lean by design, which means clarity matters more than power.
  • Shape the dynamic arc across the full performance. This tune has inherent energy, but mapping where it builds and recedes keeps the audience engaged for the entire chart.

How to use it

Pair this with your pops concert or end-of-year festival set where accessibility meets musicality. It works equally well as a morale booster mid-rehearsal when students need a song they know, or as a show-closer that reminds audiences why you started playing jazz in the first place.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading jazz notation and comping chord symbols
  • Playing with swing feel and appropriate rhythmic placement
  • Balancing sectional blend in contemporary voicings
  • Responding to band arrangement textures rather than solo features

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