Sleigh Ride: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Sleigh Ride: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Sleigh Ride: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JEM00022
Price: 60.00 USD
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Arr. Mike Lewis

Grade: 4.5 (Medium Advanced / Difficult)

Item: 00-JEM00022

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Here is a great jazz ensemble arrangement for your more experienced band. Leroy Anderson's clever holiday tune joined with Mike Lewis's creative treatment makes this a must-have in your library. Mike has used a rhythm section pedal note pattern behind the melody, giving this classic a brand new life. This chart moves along at a bright swing tempo, yet the brass demands are very reasonable with first trumpet to D and lead trombone up to A. A big shout chorus and no jazz solos---just ensemble and section work galore---keep your band thinking, playing and swinging together throughout this exciting chart. First-class writing!

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Series: Premier Jazz Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 110

UPC: 654979014164

SKU: 00-JEM00022

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Why we love this

Mike Lewis keeps the infectious charm of Leroy Anderson's original while repositioning it squarely in the swing tradition. The rhythm section pedal point architecture gives experienced players a sophisticated harmonic anchor that rewards their attention to detail, and the elimination of solo spots in favor of ensemble and section work means everyone stays engaged and responsible for the groove throughout.

What to expect

Bright, propulsive, and thoroughly modern in its harmonic treatment. The pedal point foundation gives the classic tune an almost hypnotic forward drive while the full ensemble passages create moments of real swinging power. It feels like a holiday celebration that swings with genuine joy rather than novelty.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors with experienced musicians who read fluently and can lock into section voicing work. This is ideal for ensembles comfortable with solid swing feel and ready to tackle medium-advanced harmonic language without relying on solo spotlights.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section tight on that pedal note pattern; it's the foundation that makes the whole arrangement breathe. Once the bass and drums commit to the pulse, the brass can lean into the swing feel with confidence.
Balance the shout chorus carefully so section work stays visible. This isn't a moment to let one section dominate; the writing asks every chair to contribute equally to the ensemble sound.
Keep the bright tempo from dragging. The arrangement lives in its forward momentum, and even brief moments of laying back will flatten the energy. Trust the swing eighth-note feel and push gently through phrase endings.
Mark dynamic contrasts clearly in rehearsal. The chart builds its excitement through layering and density, not just volume, so defining when sections enter and exit will sharpen the overall architecture.

How to use it

Program this as the anchor of a winter concert, particularly if you're balancing classic repertoire with contemporary arranging. It reads beautifully next to bebop-influenced standards or straight-ahead swing charts and gives your ensemble a chance to show off section unity and harmonic sophistication in a festive context.