Senor Mouse: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Chick Corea / Arranged by Mike Tomaro
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00248871
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Senor Mouse - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Senor Mouse - Soprano Sax | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Senor Mouse - Vibes | $6.00 |
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Description
Recorded by Chick Corea in the early 1970s, Senor Mouse is a sophisticated samba that exemplifies Corea as a skilled and visionary composer. Mike Tomaro's sizzling chart for mature bands maintains an energetic flow throughout, using a wide range of dynamic levels and textures. Includes solos for alto and guitar.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00248871
More about this title
About the Composer: Chick Corea
Chick Corea revolutionized jazz fusion by merging bebop sophistication with Latin rhythms and electric textures. His compositions became blueprints for ensemble writing, balancing technical precision with infectious groove. As a bandleader, pianist, and collaborator across decades, Corea demonstrated that complex harmonic language and accessibility are not opposing forces in jazz.
Why we love this
Tomaro's arrangement captures the essence of Corea's original while giving student ensembles genuine ownership of a modern jazz standard. The dynamic architecture keeps everyone engaged; this isn't a tune that coasts on melody alone. Grade 5 ensemble musicians will feel the professional weight of the writing without drowning in it.
What to expect
Senor Mouse radiates warmth and propulsive energy. The samba foundation gives it an irresistible forward motion, while Corea's harmonic sophistication prevents it from ever feeling simple or predictable. There's joy in the complexity here; the tune swings hard without ever losing its Latin heartbeat.
Who it's for
Advanced high school ensembles and college jazz bands looking for repertoire with real compositional substance. Players need solid reading skills and the ability to sit comfortably in a pocket; this isn't a showcase for raw chops but rather for ensemble cohesion and musical maturity.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the samba clave into the rhythm section before rehearsing the full ensemble; the groove's integrity depends on section precision, not just tempo.
- Shape the alto solo with space and control. Young soloists often rush through this moment. Remind them that phrasing matters more than filling every available note.
- Balance the horn textures against the Latin percussion; Tomaro layers thick voicings that can obscure clarity if dynamics aren't respected.
- Lean into the dynamic shifts. This chart lives and breathes through its range from sparse passages to full ensemble tutti moments. Mark those transitions in your score.
How to use it
Place this in a concert alongside other Latin jazz material to build a thematic set that explores how bebop vocabulary adapts to Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms. It pairs naturally with standards that have been reimagined through a Latin lens. Consider programming it in the second half of your concert when the ensemble has found its ensemble voice for the evening.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing samba rhythmic figures with precision
- Balancing independent ensemble textures while maintaining groove orientation
- Accompanying and supporting jazz soloists with responsive comping
- Dynamic control across a wide range of orchestral colors
- Understanding harmonic language specific to Corea's fusion approach