Shiny Stockings: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Frank Foster / Arranged by Mike Tomaro
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00248998
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny Stockings - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - C Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Bb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Eb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Bass Clef Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Alternate Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Alternate Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Alternate Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Sample Solo - C Instruments | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Sample Solo - Bb Instruments | $6.00 | |
| Shiny Stockings - Sample Solo - Eb Instruments | $6.00 |
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Description
One of the best-known standards from the Basie era, Frank Foster's medium swing tune adapts beautifully in the Little Big Band format. And Mike Tomaro adds a few twists of his own in this appealing chart.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00248998
More about this title
About the Composer: Frank Foster
Frank Foster was a saxophonist, composer, and arranger who shaped the sound of the Count Basie orchestra from the 1950s onward. His gift for writing swinging, accessible big band charts earned him a place among the essential voices of the Basie era, and his compositions remain staples in jazz education and performance.
Foster's best work bridges sophistication and immediate appeal. His melodies sit naturally in the horn section, his harmonies swing without pretension, and his arrangements respect both the ensemble and the soloist. "Shiny Stockings" exemplifies this balance: a tune that sounds effortless but reveals layers of craft under repeated listening.
Why we love this
Mike Tomaro's adaptation captures everything that makes Foster's original brilliant while reshaping it for the Little Big Band instrumentation. The result swings immediately and offers your ensemble genuine musical satisfaction at a Grade 4 level. You get a standard that sounds professional without requiring advanced virtuosity.
What to expect
Warm, grooving, and instantly familiar. The tune carries the relaxed confidence of a tune that has swung in countless clubs and concert halls. There is joy in the writing and room for your ensemble to find its own voice within the changes.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles working at solid Grade 4 level who want a proven standard in their book. Directors seeking a chart that teaches the fundamentals of swing phrasing and section balance without overcomplicating the task.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between trumpet and saxophone sections. The chart works only when both voices feel equally present; resist the temptation to let either dominate.
- Lock the rhythm section into a relaxed medium swing feel rather than pushing the tempo. This tune breathes better when it settles into pocket than when it rushes.
- Shape the ensemble hits with precision. Each punched note should speak cleanly but never sound stiff; Basie-era swing depends on articulation married to natural phrasing.
- Let soloists breathe. This is a standard, which means it begs for interpretation. Give players space to find their voice within the changes.
How to use it
Anchor a jazz concert set with this crowd-pleasing standard. Pair it with a newer composition or a blues to show your students' range. It also works beautifully in a "standards through the decades" concert exploring the enduring appeal of this repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing swing eighth-note articulation
- Section blend and balance within homophonic writing
- Medium-tempo swing feel and groove pocket
- Accompaniment listening and responding to soloists
- Interpretation of melody within a stylistically specific idiom