Soul Sermon: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Soul Sermon: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Soul Sermon: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50465
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Mike Kamuf

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-50465

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A hot chart that bounces between swing and second-line groove played around 170 BPM. Solo opportunities for alto, trumpet 2, tenor, trombone 1 and drumset. Lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff with solis and a big shout chorus. Includes optional vibes. Exciting!

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Series: Belwin Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-8632-5

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-8632-1

UPC: 038081620251

SKU: 00-50465

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About the Composer: Mike Kamuf

Mike Kamuf has built a reputation as a composer who understands what works in the jazz ensemble classroom. His writing for Belwin Jazz reflects a keen ear for balancing accessibility with genuine musicality, creating charts that sound impressive without demanding virtuosity from every player.

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Why we love this

This chart swings hard while staying accessible to developing ensembles. The solo opportunities span your section, giving every player a chance to shine, and the second-line groove section breaks up the chart with genuine stylistic variety that keeps both the band and the audience engaged.

What to expect

Propulsive and soulful, with the chart bouncing between the crisp articulation of swing and the earthy, syncopated swagger of second-line grooves. The lead trumpet soars over solid ensemble voicings, and the solo section feels like a genuine conversation between players rather than a showcase moment.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the high school and college level with solid section players and at least one strong lead trumpet who can handle the range comfortably. Conductors looking for a energetic, straightforward chart that balances swing fundamentals with the groove vocabulary students love.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the pulse at 170 BPM with the drumset and bass before the full ensemble enters; the bounce of this chart depends on that foundation staying rock-solid.
Balance the solis carefully during the lead trumpet shout chorus so the section behind it can be heard without drowning out the written top line.
Let the alto, trumpet 2, and tenor solos breathe; encourage players to play through the changes rather than over them, especially during the swing sections.
Highlight the rhythmic contrast when you shift into the second-line groove; rehearse this transition as a deliberate gear shift, not a stumble.

How to use it

Program this as a strong closer for a jazz concert or as the peak energy piece in a mixed-repertoire evening. It also works beautifully on concert programs that pair it with a ballad, since the contrast highlights both the lyrical and percussive sides of your ensemble.