Sack of Woe: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00334890
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sack of Woe - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Sack of Woe - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Vibes | $6.00 | |
| Sack of Woe - Solo Sheet | $6.00 |
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Description
Recorded originally by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, here's a classic jazz tune that works great for young ensembles. Arranged here in an attractive shuffle funk style, there's a nice balance between a small group flavor and riffs scored for the entire band. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00334890
More about this title
About the Arranger: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and respected arrangers in jazz education, with a catalog spanning decades of Grade 1 through 6 works. His arrangements balance musical integrity with accessibility, consistently finding ways to give young players authentic jazz vocabulary without overwhelming them technically.
Why we love this
Taylor's touch transforms a Cannonball Adderley standard into something that feels alive and groovy at Grade 3, neither watered down nor overcomplicited. The shuffle funk setting gives your ensemble real rhythmic teeth while keeping the ensemble riff writing tight enough that section coordination stays manageable. Solo slots for alto sax and trumpet mean your soloists get genuine featured moments in a tune that swings.
What to expect
Funky and confident, with a swagger that comes from that shuffle rhythm pushing forward. The writing sits in a comfortable middle ground where young players can feel genuinely cool playing it, riding that groove that made the original so enduring.
Who it's for
Grade 3 jazz ensembles ready to move beyond straight jazz and explore funk grooves with a vintage soul flavor. Bands with at least one capable alto saxophonist and trumpet soloist will get the most out of the solo features, though the tune works as an ensemble piece if needed.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the eighth-note pocket between bass and drums first; the shuffle pocket is the foundation everything else rides on.
- Balance the riff textures by having ensemble voices sit slightly behind the beat rather than attacking it, which creates that classic funk groove.
- Encourage soloists to inhabit the changes with blues language; this tune rewards tension and release more than technical display.
- Keep comping light and spacious from the rhythm section; let the groove breathe rather than filling every harmonic corner.
How to use it
Pair this as a concert opener or second piece to build energy and establish the band's comfort with contemporary styles. It also fits well in a set exploring soul jazz and early funk, giving historical context between straight ahead standards and R&B influenced repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Executing shuffle rhythm figures with precision and pocket awareness
- Voicing jazz comping chords within a funk context
- Reading and executing scored riff textures for ensemble cohesion
- Building improvisation within blues changes and harmonic movement
- Managing dynamic control in ensemble writing while maintaining groove