'Round Midnight: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

'Round Midnight: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: 'Round Midnight: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JEM00035
Price: 48.00 USD
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Arr. Victor López

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-JEM00035

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This ballad is ideal for a change of pace in your program. Thelonious Monk's jazz classic, carefully scored here by Victor López, showcases your trumpet or flugelhorn player. Because López made this chart very accessible, with ranges for solo trumpet to A-flat and trombone to F, and because Monk wrote interesting chord changes, the band will sound great and enjoy playing it. Perfect for festivals or concerts, 'ROUND MIDNIGHT is one of those jazz standards all students of jazz should learn and play. Here's a perfect opportunity to teach phrasing, style and blend with this fine chart.

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 58

ISBN10: 0-7579-3469-2

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3469-8

UPC: 654979178989

SKU: 00-JEM00035

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About the Arranger: Victor López

Victor López is an arranger and composer with deep roots in jazz and contemporary big band writing. His arrangements are known for balancing accessibility with musical substance, making them favorites in school jazz programs where students need to sound polished without struggling through overly complex voicings.

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Why we love this

López's arrangement respects Monk's harmonic language while keeping ranges realistic for high school players. The chart lets your ensemble sound sophisticated and purposeful without sacrificing playability, and it gives your trumpet section a genuine feature moment.

What to expect

Introspective and sophisticated, 'Round Midnight draws listeners into Monk's unique harmonic world. The piece unfolds with quiet intensity, creating space for the featured soloist to shape phrases and connect emotionally with the ensemble.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors seeking a piece that teaches substantive musicianship while remaining within reach of intermediate musicians. Trumpet and flugelhorn players will appreciate the chance to develop their ballad solos and interpretive skills.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the space and silence in this ballad. Monk's composition thrives on restraint, so resist the urge to fill every moment with sound. Let the soloist breathe.
Shape the chord changes as harmonic color, not just background filler. The interesting voicings López chose will shine if the ensemble listens to each other vertically.
Work the phrasing with your trumpet soloist or flugelhorn player separately first. Ballad style requires careful attention to rubato and note length that often differs from what's written.
Lock the rhythm section (bass, drums, piano/comping instruments) before full ensemble rehearsals. Their pocket work is what allows the soloist freedom.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece or festival offering where you want to show your ensemble's musicianship and style sensibility. It works particularly well following an uptempo opener, giving audiences a chance to settle and appreciate the band's ability to play with restraint and nuance.