Santa's in Town: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Santa's in Town: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Santa's in Town: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-33341
Price: 48.00 USD
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Music by J. Fred Coots / arr. Carl Strommen

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-33341

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You better watch out---this fine swing chart on the classic holiday favorite is easy to put together, swings, has a written trumpet solo, a sax soli, a nice shout chorus, and a modulation. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart will be effective with minimal prep time! (3:40)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 90

UPC: 038081375472

SKU: 00-33341

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About the Composer: J. Fred Coots

J. Fred Coots (1897-1988) wrote songs that became standards of American popular music. His catalog includes "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," which he composed in 1934 with lyricist Haven Gillespie; the song has since become one of the most recognized holiday melodies in the world.

Coots's gift for memorable melody and accessible songwriting made him a prolific contributor to Broadway, radio, and film during the 20th century. His work remains a cornerstone of holiday and popular music education.

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Why we love this

Carl Strommen's arrangement captures everything you need in a holiday jazz chart: genuine swing feel, a clear feature solo for your lead trumpet, and structural variety that keeps an ensemble engaged without overwhelming them. The Grade 2 setting means you can schedule this late in the fall and still sound polished by winter concert season, and the modulation gives your performance a built-in energy lift that audiences recognize immediately.

What to expect

Bright and buoyant, with the unmistakable warmth of a classic holiday tune reimagined for the jazz ensemble vocabulary. The swing articulation and modern harmony feel fresh even though the melody is beloved, and the whole arrangement radiates good humor and accessibility.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who need a crowd-pleasing holiday vehicle that won't consume rehearsal time. Directors looking to feature a capable lead trumpet player and build confidence in a section can rely on the written solo and sax writing to serve those goals without technical excess.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the sax soli so the section speaks clearly without drowning the rhythm section. Blend is more important than volume at this level.
Lock the trumpet solo to the drummer's pocket. Have them rehearse together separate from the ensemble so the soloist feels supported rather than exposed.
Shape the shout chorus with dynamic contrast. Start clean and lean into the punch on the second and third time through to maximize impact.
Approach the modulation as a genuine key change, not a tempo bump. Keep the swing feel steady and let the new key do the work for you.

How to use it

Place this in the middle section of a winter concert where you want to shift mood without losing sophistication. It works equally well as a standalone feature or paired with another jazz chart and a classical piece for a balanced program that appeals to families and serious musicians alike.