Seven's The One: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Mark Taylor
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00488711
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Seven's The One - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Seven's The One - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - C Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Bb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Eb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Seven's The One - Bass Clef Solo Sheet | $6.00 |
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Description
Featuring a distinctive up-beat groove in 7/4 throughout (3+4), Mark's inventive original is a fabulous duet feature for trumpet and tenor sax. In between the duet statements and solos are full ensemble passages adding a nice variety and pacing to this creative piece.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00488711
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About the Composer: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is a prolific composer and arranger whose original works have become staples in jazz education. His writing demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how to balance technical interest with ensemble accessibility, creating pieces that challenge students while remaining genuinely enjoyable to perform.
Why we love this
The 7/4 meter feels natural rather than gimmicky, propelled by the elegant 3+4 subdivision that gives the groove its forward momentum. The alternating duet and full ensemble structure solves a real pacing problem in jazz programs, letting your soloists shine without sacrificing collective energy.
What to expect
The piece walks a sophisticated line between cool and swinging. The 7/4 meter creates a lilting, almost off-balance quality that keeps listeners slightly off their toes, while the groove itself is warm and engaging rather than abstract or cerebral.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate to advancing level who are ready to explore metric variety beyond 4/4 and 3/4. Players need solid fundamentals and soloists willing to stretch their ears, but the reading difficulty stays manageable for grades 4 and up.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the 7/4 pulse early in rehearsals by having the rhythm section establish the 3+4 subdivision before adding melodies. Feeling the beat as two unequal pulses rather than seven individual beats accelerates ensemble confidence.
- Balance the trumpet and tenor sax duet passages so both voices remain distinct even when playing complementary lines. Have them sit closer to the front than the ensemble during these sections.
- Keep the full ensemble passages crisp and articulate. The contrast between duet intimacy and group energy carries the piece's forward motion.
How to use it
Program this in a jazz concert where you want to showcase your ensemble's rhythmic sophistication without alienating a general audience. It works well as a set opener or closer because the meter makes an immediate impression, and the balanced duet/ensemble structure provides a satisfying arc.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and maintaining 7/4 meter with a 3+4 subdivision
- Supporting solo improvisation through ensemble backing figures
- Listening and adapting to another soloist's phrasing within an asymmetrical meter
- Creating contrast and texture between duet and full ensemble passages
- Jazz articulation and inflection appropriate to an up-beat groove