Septaurian Funkfest: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Mark Taylor
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK01275007
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Septaurian Funkfest - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Septaurian Funkfest - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Nobody does contemporary funk like Mark Taylor, and this great-sounding chart gives every section a chance to shine. Built over a recurring bass line, the catchy sax melody is accompanied by riffs from the brass. A solo for tenor sax is also featured along with brief drum breaks and a solid shout for the entire ensemble.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01275007
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About the Composer: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor has become synonymous with accessible yet sophisticated jazz writing for student ensembles. His charts balance straightforward section parts with genuine musical substance, making them reliable choices for programs that need to sound polished without sacrificing pedagogical value.
Why we love this
Taylor writes funk with real groove foundation rather than superficial rhythmic tricks. Every section has meaningful material to play, so your trumpet players aren't just comping while the saxes get all the action, and your rhythm section feels like they're driving the band rather than just keeping time.
What to expect
Septaurian Funkfest breathes with the easy confidence of a chart that knows exactly what it is. The recurring bass line gives everything a hypnotic forward momentum, while the interplay between melody and brass riffs creates the kind of conversational texture that makes funk ensembles fun to both play in and listen to.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who want a contemporary chart that sounds professional without requiring advanced harmonic or rhythmic reading. This works equally well for groups still building their funk vocabulary and those ready for more stylistically demanding material.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the bass line and kick drum together first. Once your bassist and drummer feel completely unified on that recurring groove, the rest of the chart sits on an unshakeable foundation.
- Shape the sax melody with gentle articulation rather than punchy staccatos. This melody needs to feel relaxed and conversational over the funk foundation underneath it.
- Give the tenor saxophonist space to breathe during the solo section. A funk solo works best when the soloist has room to respond to the band rather than rush through changes.
- Balance the brass riffs so they support rather than overshadow the melody line. Think of them as textural color layered underneath, not a competing voice.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary jazz charts in a concert set to show your audience the breadth of modern ensemble writing. It also serves as an excellent showcase moment for musicians taking jazz electives, offering a vehicle where every section gets individual time and responsibility.
Skills your students will build
- Funk rhythm section coordination (bass line stability and kick drum integration)
- Stylistic articulation and phrasing in a contemporary idiom
- Supporting a soloist with ensemble backing and response
- Brass riff writing and layered texture awareness
- Reading a chart built on groove rather than traditional harmonic structure