Sinatra!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Bulla captures the essence of Sinatra's sophisticated swing style while respecting the technical realities of school bands. The medley format keeps energy high across four beloved standards, and the Grade 4 level sits in that sweet spot where players feel genuinely musical without drowning in technical demands.

Smooth, sophisticated, and undeniably fun. The medley radiates the polish and charm Sinatra brought to every performance; students feel like they're part of something classy while the music swings and grooves naturally.

Concert bands at the Grade 4 level looking for stylistically authentic but accessible jazz-pop material. Directors seeking an arrangement that engages both players and audiences with recognizable, beloved melodies.

• Treat the rhythmic phrasing like a vocalist would. Sinatra's interpretations breathe and push ahead of the beat in specific places; study recordings to find where the band can mirror that conversational quality.
• Balance the saxophone section carefully during the melody statements. These songs live or die on smooth, warm articulation in the reeds.
• Let the brass answer phrases from the woodwinds with personality. The call-and-response nature of these standards means sections need to listen actively to one another.
• Nail the transitions between songs. Each bridge should feel like a natural pivot, not an abrupt stop-and-start.

Perfect for pops concerts, spring showcases, or any program needing a breather from classical fare. The five-minute-plus duration gives it substance as a standalone feature, or it can anchor a set of American standards paired with show tunes or light jazz selections.

• Singing phrased articulation in jazz contexts
• Balancing melody and accompaniment textures
• Interpreting swing rhythms and rubato
• Sectional blend and ensemble listening
• Stylistic contrast across song forms within a single piece