Sign Me Up!: Baritone T.C.
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Sign Me Up!: Baritone T.C.

Commissioned by the Greencastle-Antrim Middle School Jazz Band, Greencastle, PA. Dr. Eric Plum, Director

By Mike Kamuf

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0017860_BTC1
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An excellent chart by one of the finest writers of grade 2 level charts. It's a funky-rock groove at 132 BPM with written-out solos for trombone and alto. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A big shout chorus, a stop-time section, and a brief drum solo, too. This chart has all the ingredients for your band to succeed. Optional parts include flute, clarinet, and vibes.

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 98
SKU: 00-PC-0017860_BTC1

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About the Composer: Mike Kamuf

Mike Kamuf has established himself as one of the most reliable composers of accessible jazz and contemporary ensemble music for student musicians. His writing consistently balances musical substance with practical pedagogy, creating charts that sound mature while remaining achievable for developing players.

Why we love this

Kamuf delivers a fully realized funk-rock arrangement with genuine jazz vocabulary that never talks down to the ensemble. The balance of written solos, rhythmic precision, and shout section energy makes this chart engaging to rehearse and thrilling in performance, hitting that sweet spot where students feel they're playing real jazz rather than simplified exercises.

What to expect

Funky, confident, and road-ready. The groove sits heavy and purposeful while the solos invite personality and swing. There's room for the ensemble to breathe and play musically within a tight rhythmic framework, creating that satisfaction that comes from locking into a real pocket.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors seeking a grade 2 chart with real substance and style. This works perfectly for festival or contest programming, for ensemble concerts where you want energy and accessibility together, or for introducing newer ensemble members to funk and jazz idioms without overwhelming complexity.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the groove pocket before adding anything else. Lock the drums and rhythm section around the 132 BPM tempo, then layer in the horns once that foundation feels natural and settled.
  • Shape the trombone and alto solos with dynamic conversation. These aren't timid passages; encourage the soloists to sit confidently in the pocket while the section underneath stays locked and supportive.
  • The stop-time section demands precision. Rehearse with a clear downbeat click and exaggerated articulation until the ensemble can anticipate the rhythmic punches without rushing or dragging.
  • Balance the shout chorus by having the ensemble play it straight and strong rather than overplaying for effect. The arrangement already has the punch built in.

How to use it

Program this on a spring jazz concert or festival appearance where you want to showcase ensemble energy without stretching into advanced material. It pairs well alongside a ballad or blues number and serves as an excellent confidence builder for developing ensembles preparing for contest.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and playing consistent funky-rock grooves at tempo
  • Balancing section sound in stop-time rhythmic figures
  • Supporting and responding to soloists with locked ensemble rhythm
  • Phrasing and articulation within jazz-funk vocabulary
  • Dynamic control across shout chorus writing

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