Secret Love: Score
Words by Paul Francis Webster, music by Sammy Fain / arr. Greg Yasinitsky
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PR-0005419
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Description
This up-tempo, swinging version of a great standard features trombones on the melody and a written solo for 1st trombone. There is also a prominent saxophone soli, roaring ensemble chorus and a big ending making this chart an ideal closer for festivals and concerts. Lead trumpet range is to A-flat above the staff. Arranger Greg Yasinitsky is consistently an excellent writer and Secret Love is no exception. (4:38)
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
126
SKU:
00-PR-0005419
More about this title
About the Composer: Sammy Fain
Sammy Fain (1902-1975) composed music for Broadway, Hollywood, and the Great American Songbook. His melodies are immediately recognizable, built on strong harmonic foundations that give arrangers rich material to reimagine. Fain's output shaped popular music across decades, and his standards remain favorites in jazz settings because of their singability and harmonic sophistication.
Why we love this
Greg Yasinitsky captures the swinging heart of this standard while giving each section real work to do. The trombone melody feels natural and singable, the first trombone solo lets your best player shine without excessive technical demands, and the saxophone soli combined with the roaring ensemble chorus builds genuine ensemble energy. As a festival closer, this arrangement delivers exactly what you need: confident musicianship, crowd appeal, and a finish that feels complete.
What to expect
The up-tempo swing feels generous and unrushed, like a band that knows exactly what it's doing. There's lightness in the opening statement, building to moments of genuine power when the full ensemble hits the roaring chorus. The big ending sends everyone out on a high note.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3 level with solid section balance and a first trombone player ready for featured responsibility. This arrangement works for groups that have rehearsed swing style enough to execute the rhythmic feel with confidence, and it assumes a functional rhythm section.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the trombone melody against the rhythm section so the line sings through without overshadowing the harmonic foundation; the trombones are the frontline here, not the background.
- Prepare the first trombone soloist to use the full range of dynamics and articulation to make the written solo conversational rather than showboaty.
- Lock the lead trumpet's high A-flat passages with the ensemble chorus; these moments sit at the edge of the staff and need clean attacks to avoid shrillness.
- Let the saxophone soli breathe and blend as a unified voice; this is the moment where saxophone tone quality becomes audible to the audience, so refinement pays off.
How to use it
Use this as a set closer at festival concerts or spring recitals where you want to leave the audience smiling. The 4 minute 38 second runtime fits comfortably at the end of a program without overextending your audience's patience, and the confident ending gives your ensemble a moment of triumph before the final bow.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and rhythmic feel in ensemble context
- Balancing featured melodic lines with harmonic accompaniment
- Ensemble playing with roaring, full-voiced writing
- Jazz solo phrasing and conversation with rhythm section
- Lead trumpet endurance and intonation in the high register