Skyfall: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Adele / Arranged by Roger Holmes
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00256681
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Skyfall - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Skyfall - Vocal Solo | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Piano/Vocal | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Skyfall - Tenor Sax Solo | $6.00 |
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Description
From the latest James Bond blockbuster motion picture "Skyfall", pop superstar Adele hit the airwaves and charts with this powerful theme song that blends a soulful rock style with a hint of the signature Bond spy music. Here's a terrific setting for jazz ensemble that features either a tenor sax or vocal soloist.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00256681
More about this title
About the Artist: Adele
Adele's 2012 Bond theme became an instant classic, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and securing a place in the 50+ year legacy of iconic 007 soundtracks. Her powerful alto voice and emotionally direct phrasing defined a generation of pop songwriting, bridging the gap between contemporary R&B influenced pop and traditional film scoring.
Why we love this
Roger Holmes captures both the brooding sophistication of classic Bond orchestration and the raw emotional weight that made Adele's original recording so compelling. The arrangement gives you real flexibility with either a tenor saxophone or vocal soloist taking the lead, making it adaptable to your ensemble's strengths without sacrificing the song's dramatic core.
What to expect
Moody and introspective, this arrangement pulls from spy thriller aesthetics while maintaining the soulful, intimate quality of Adele's original vocal. The blend of jazz idiom with rock sensibility creates a sound that feels both cinematic and current, with an undercurrent of mystery and restrained intensity.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles looking for contemporary material with crossover appeal; groups that want a film music selection without the difficulty of full orchestra reduction; directors seeking accessible Grade 3-4 repertoire that engages both players and audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the rhythm section lock in the half-time feel during the verse section; the groove drives the whole arrangement forward, so precision in drums and bass matters more than rushing through the tempo.
- The soloist (whether sax or voice) needs space to breathe and shape the melody with the natural phrasing of the original recording rather than clipping it to fit neat subdivisions.
- Balance the ensemble background figures so they support without overshadowing the lead line; this isn't a full orchestral swell arrangement, and restraint actually builds tension more effectively.
- Pay attention to dynamic shifts between verse and chorus; the contrast is what gives this piece its theatrical punch.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary film music or pop standards to create a "Music from the Movies" concert segment that appeals to diverse audiences. It also works as a powerful closer or highlight piece in a mixed repertoire festival set, giving your ensemble a chance to showcase versatility beyond traditional jazz standards.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing written backgrounds with improvised or shaped solo lines
- Controlling dynamic subtlety in rock and R&B influenced grooves
- Interpreting contemporary vocal phrasing on an instrumental ensemble
- Managing half-time feel rhythms and maintaining groove integrity
- Reading jazz ensemble textures that blend big band and rock instrumentation