Shout, Stomp, and Swing!: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Les Sabina
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005996
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Description
Check out this swing chart played around 160 BPM. The melody is handled initially by alto and trumpet 1, solos for the alto and trumpet are written, and the trumpet 1 range it to written E-flat top space. The ideal swing chart. (3:07) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
90
SKU:
00-PK-0005996
More about this title
About the Composer: Les Sabina
Les Sabina earned degrees from the University of Toronto, University of Windsor, University of Miami, and Michigan State University. He serves as professor of music and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at St. Bonaventure University in upstate New York.
As a saxophonist, Sabina has shared the stage with jazz luminaries including Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Della Reese, and Manhattan Transfer. He performs regularly with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the BPO Jazz All-Stars, and has written a monthly jazz transcription column for Jazz UK Journal.
Why we love this
Sabina writes with first-year ensembles in mind, and it shows. The chart sits perfectly in the early Grade 1 range while delivering the swing feel and solo opportunities that make jazz ensemble work genuinely rewarding. Scored for standard instrumentation with written solos and a melody that passes between sections naturally, this is the kind of straightforward, musical writing that builds student confidence without sacrificing style.
What to expect
A straightforward, buoyant swing with clean lines and a relaxed pulse. The melody exchanges and solo breaks give the piece momentum and individual voice, while the moderate tempo lets everyone breathe together.
Who it's for
First-year jazz ensemble directors seeking material that builds foundational swing vocabulary without overwhelming inexperienced players. The Grade 1 level, written solos, and manageable range make this accessible for developing improvisation skills and section independence.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the swing eighth-note feel early in rehearsals by isolating the rhythm section and locking the hi-hat pattern with the ride cymbal before bringing in the horns.
- Encourage the alto and trumpet soloists to listen to each other's phrasing during their exchanges; marking a few call-and-response moments in rehearsal will tighten the dialogue.
- Keep the overall energy consistent at the top space trumpet passages, that high register can either soar or squeak depending on whether the student is relaxed through the phrase.
How to use it
Program this early in the year to establish swing conventions and sectional listening habits. Its festival suitability and compact 3:07 runtime make it strong contest material once students internalize the groove.
Skills your students will build
- Swing feel and rhythmic interpretation at moderate tempo
- Trading melody between sections with balance and precision
- Written solo performance with accompaniment
- Listening and responding to rhythm section comping
- Reading and executing standard jazz chord changes