Shake, Twist, and Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

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Shake, Twist, and Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Shake, Twist, and Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-JE4132
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Erik Morales

Grade: 2

Item: 98-JE4132

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Straight-up rock 'n' roll reminiscent of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Fats Domino, to name a few! A great way to get your audience involved as horns imitate the popular doo-wop style of early rock. A solo section with classic blues-style breaks features your best students (written solos and changes provided for most players). Energetic and great as a closer or encore!

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Series: FJH Developing Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398220649

SKU: 98-JE4132

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About the Composer: Erik Morales

Erik Morales began composing while still in high school in South Florida, when his former band director asked him to arrange music for the marching band in 1985. This early opportunity launched a prolific career; he went on to study composition at Florida International University and completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette in 1989. Since 2002, his works have been published and performed worldwide across wind, jazz, orchestral, and chamber settings, with over 150 publications to his name.

Morales has built a reputation for balancing artistic ambition with educational accessibility, making his work especially valued in school settings. As a trumpeter himself, he has made significant contributions to the trumpet repertoire; his trumpet ensemble works have won first place at the National Trumpet Competitions (2006, 2008), and his Concerto for Trumpet in C and Piano premiered at the 2009 International Trumpet Guild conference. In 2016, he was inducted into the Louisiana Association for Jazz Education's Hall of Fame, recognizing his sustained impact on jazz education.

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Why we love this

This piece captures the unmistakable energy of early rock and roll without requiring your ensemble to navigate complex harmonic territory. The doo-wop horn writing and blues-style breaks give your strongest players showcase moments while keeping the overall ensemble parts accessible to Grade 2 readers, making it a genuine crowd-pleaser that builds student confidence.

What to expect

Straight-ahead rock and roll energy with that irresistible early 1950s swagger. The doo-wop horn voicings evoke the infectious call-and-response spirit of Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino, while the blues-style breaks invite moments of solo spotlight and improvisation over a tight, groovy rhythm section.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the developing level looking for repertoire that excites both players and audiences. The Grade 2 difficulty makes it accessible to younger or less experienced jazz groups, while the solo opportunities and period style appeal to ensembles ready to explore blues phrasing and rock and roll performance practice.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the horn sections with clear articulation to nail that classic doo-wop aesthetic; think short, punchy attacks that let the melodic contour sing through.
Balance the written solos carefully so they speak over the rhythm section without drowning out the ensemble. Make sure your rhythm section locks in tight before the soloists take the stage.
Lean into the groove. This isn't a march. Encourage players to feel the swing and pocket, letting the piece breathe with genuine rock and roll attitude rather than classical precision.
Use the provided chord changes as a guide for your soloists, but rehearse them separately so they're comfortable with the changes before the full ensemble run-through.

How to use it

Program this as your finale or encore to send audiences out on a high-energy note. It works equally well as a mid-concert pick-me-up that shifts the mood from more serious jazz standards into something immediate and fun, or as a special treat during a rock and roll or 1950s-themed concert.