Stompin' at the Savoy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

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Stompin' at the Savoy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Stompin' at the Savoy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41157S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Benny Goodman, Chick Webb, and Edgar Sampson / arr. Greg Yasinitsky

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-41157S

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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: 20

UPC: 038081478555

SKU: 00-41157S

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About the Composer: Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman (1909-1986) earned his place as the "King of Swing" through his clarinet mastery and his ability to lead ensembles that merged jazz sophistication with popular appeal. His band became one of the most commercially successful orchestras of the 1930s and 1940s, breaking racial barriers by integrating Black and white musicians when such ensembles were still rare in American music.

Goodman's compositional legacy rests partly on his collaborative work with other jazz writers, including "Stompin' at the Savoy," which became a jazz standard. His influence on jazz ensemble writing established conventions for soli, section work, and solo features that educators still teach today.

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Why we love this

Yasinitsky's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original while remaining genuinely playable at Grade 3.5. The sax soli and written trumpet 2 feature give players memorable solo moments without requiring virtuosos, and the dynamic contrasts mean every section stays engaged throughout the four-minute runtime.

What to expect

Pure swing energy: the kind of tune that makes audiences tap their feet and nod along. The interplay between sections has a conversational quality, almost like the band is trading jokes, and the bright lead trumpet writing gives the whole piece an optimistic, driving momentum that carries through its four-minute arc.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who want a standard that sounds authentically swinging without requiring advanced technical facility. Directors preparing for contests or festivals will appreciate the polished, well-balanced orchestration that still leaves room for student interpretation.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the swing articulation light and bouncy at 168 BPM; too much weight on the beat will drag the tempo and kill the tune's propulsive feel.
Balance the sax section soli so the melody voice cuts through without overpowering the rhythm section underneath.
Treat the written trumpet 2 solo as a feature moment; the soloist should feel supported by the ensemble interludes rather than competing with them.
Pay close attention to the dynamic markings, especially the contrasts between ensemble sections and quieter passages. These shifts are what make the arrangement swing.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or as a crowd-pleasing finale; its familiarity and accessible groove make it an excellent vehicle for showing off your ensemble's swing style. It also works beautifully on a mixed jazz-standards program alongside other mid-century swing repertoire, where it can anchor a set of classic big-band material.