Sesame Street Theme (arr. Mike Tomaro): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Mike Tomaro
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00493728
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This well-known television theme has long been a favorite with jazz artists. Mike Tomaro's moderate swing version features a nice blend of scoring between the saxes, brass, and full ensemble in an appealing arrangement. Solo space is provided for any player. (Grade 4)
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00493728
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About the Arranger: Mike Tomaro
Mike Tomaro is a prolific arranger and composer whose work spans jazz, concert band, and educational settings. His arrangements are known for balancing accessibility with genuine musicality, making them favorites in high school and college jazz programs nationwide.
Why we love this
Tomaro captures the infectious melodic hook of the theme while giving your ensemble room to swing. The scoring lets saxes, brass, and rhythm section each shine without overwhelming younger players, and the built-in solo space means every section gets a moment to feature.
What to expect
Bright, approachable, and genuinely swinging. The arrangement has the warmth of a public television broadcast played live by an actual band, not a backing track. There's lightness here, but also musicianship.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles working at Grade 4 level, whether you're building a program or looking for a crowd-pleaser that teaches real swing concepts. It works equally well for ensembles wanting to explore jazz standards that audiences recognize or for directors seeking a piece that builds confidence in younger improvisers.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section first. The groove sits in the pocket of the ride cymbal and walking bass line, so spend rehearsal time getting those two voices locked before layering in the horn sections.
- Balance the sax section carefully during the opening statement. The melody is memorable enough to carry the tune, but if saxes dominate, the arrangement loses the blend Tomaro scored for.
- Encourage soloists to play with personality. This tune invites conversational phrasing and call-and-response feel, so give players permission to bend the time slightly rather than metering every eighth note.
How to use it
Program this at a spring concert where you want to shift energy or invite families who might not typically attend jazz performances. It also works beautifully as a warm-up or closer in a concert that mixes jazz with classical repertoire, offering a palate cleanser that audiences immediately connect with.
Skills your students will build
- Swing feel and rhythmic precision in moderate tempo
- Section-by-section scoring balance and blend
- Improvisation within harmonic changes and form
- Listening to and responding to other sections during ensemble playing
- Solo navigation and melodic phrasing in a jazz context