Sing, Sing, Sing: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Gordon Goodwin's arrangement captures the infectious joy of the original while adding fresh harmonic twists and structural surprises that keep audiences engaged from start to finish. The multiple solo vehicle options (all saxes and lead trumpet) mean every section of your ensemble gets a moment to shine, and the inclusion of an alternate alto part makes this accessible whether your clarinet chair is filled or not.

Pure swing exuberance with sharp contemporary touches. The piece bounces with the irrepressible spirit of the original, but Goodwin's arrangement adds unexpected harmonic colors and structural moments that surprise even players who know the tune.

Advanced jazz ensembles seeking repertoire that balances crowd appeal with genuine musicianship. Directors who want a chart that delivers energy and excitement while offering meaningful solo opportunities across the saxes and trumpet section.

• Balance the ensemble sound during ensemble hits; the chart sits high for lead trumpet (up to F-sharp), so dial back nearby voices to let those bright moments cut through without overwhelming the section.
• Lock the rhythm section tight on the shuffle feel. Goodwin's twists land hardest when the drums and bass anchor each rhythmic phrase with precision.
• Encourage soloists to embrace the bluesy character of their changes rather than playing straight; this is swing, and the vocabulary should reflect that.
• Use the MakeMusic Cloud access to share parts quickly and track practice assignments across your ensemble.

This works perfectly as a finale or showcase closer when you need something guaranteed to land with an audience and leave them smiling. It's equally at home in a spring jazz concert alongside more introspective material, where the contrast heightens its impact.

• Reading lead trumpet range up to high F-sharp with rhythmic precision
• Executing shuffle feel and swing eighth-note articulation
• Solo improvisation over jazz changes with blues vocabulary
• Ensemble balance and section cohesion during ensemble tutti passages
• Sectional independence while tracking multiple textural layers