Stompin' at the Savoy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Stompin' at the Savoy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Stompin' at the Savoy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41157
Price: 52.00 USD
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By Benny Goodman, Chick Webb, and Edgar Sampson / arr. Greg Yasinitsky

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-41157

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A great swing tune with great dynamic contrasts, "Stompin' at the Savoy" includes a sax section soli, ensemble interludes, and a written trumpet 2 solo---and it's all played around 168 BPM. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff. You'll love it! (4:07)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081478548

SKU: 00-41157

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About the Composer: Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman (1909-1986) was a clarinetist and bandleader who defined the swing era and brought jazz into mainstream concert halls. His 1938 Carnegie Hall performance remains a landmark moment in American music history, proving that jazz could command the respect of classical audiences. Goodman's distinctive sound and his ability to blend swing innovation with accessibility made him central to the development of big band jazz.

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Why we love this

Greg Yasinitsky's arrangement captures the infectious energy of this swing standard while keeping it accessible for Grade 3.5 ensembles. The sax section writing and written trumpet 2 solo give your soloists genuine moments to shine, and the dynamic contrasts keep the whole band engaged throughout a performance that works equally well in a concert or festival setting.

What to expect

Pure swing energy. The drive of the rhythm section combined with the dynamic contrasts creates momentum that pulls the ensemble forward, while the written solos offer moments of jazz expression and individuality. There's a celebratory lightness here, the feeling of musicians genuinely enjoying themselves playing together.

Who it's for

This arrangement is designed for developing jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who are ready to tackle authentic swing style with genuine solo opportunities. Conductors working with groups that have solid sight-reading and a foundation in jazz articulation and phrasing will find this piece motivates players without overwhelming them.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the driving tempo at 168 BPM with the written articulations in the ensemble parts. Crisp tonguing and clean section attacks will lock the rhythm section's swing feel.
Feature your trumpet 2 soloist in the written solo section with enough space and confidence. Make sure the ensemble understands when to lay back and support rather than push.
Let the sax section soli breathe. These passages need clarity and blend, so front-load sectional rehearsal time there before full ensemble run-throughs.
Watch the lead trumpet's upper range (written B-flat above staff) carefully. Build endurance gradually over rehearsals and consider doubling at lower octaves if necessary for ensemble balance.

How to use it

This works equally well as a concert closer or a festival contest piece. The 4:07 duration fits neatly into programming, and the combination of full ensemble writing with solo features makes it appealing to audiences while giving adjudicators clear evidence of your section's abilities and your soloists' development.