Summertime: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By George Gershwin / arr. Dave Rivello
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0005022
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Summertime: Score | $12.00 | |
| Summertime: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 4th B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 4th Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 2nd Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Summertime: 3rd Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
"Summertime" from Porgy and Bess is one of George Gershwin's best-known compositions. Arranger Dave Rivello captures the distinctive Miles Davis Harmon mute sound in this outstanding chart. The 2nd trumpet solo part goes to written F on the top line, and the lead trumpet goes to written A. Superb!
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
72
SKU:
00-PK-0005022
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About the Composer: George Gershwin
George Gershwin (1898–1937) bridged classical composition and American popular music with rare fluency. His ability to weave jazz idioms into sophisticated harmonic structures made him a defining voice of the 20th century, and his work remains central to music education because it demonstrates how vernacular forms can achieve artistic depth.
Why we love this
Dave Rivello's arrangement captures the specific sound world of Miles Davis's Harmon mute recordings, giving your ensemble a genuine reference point for tone and phrasing rather than a generic jazz treatment. The trumpet writing is realistic and rewarding: the 2nd trumpet part climbs to written F while the lead settles at written A, offering both challenge and clarity across your section.
What to expect
Languid and introspective, with a bluesy undertone that never tips into sentimentality. The Harmon mute softens the ensemble's edges and draws listeners into an intimate space, even in a full concert hall. There's a restrained elegance here, a kind of quiet confidence.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3 level looking for a masterwork that sits comfortably in their range while delivering genuine musical substance. Conductors seeking repertoire that connects students to jazz history through an arrangement that respects both Gershwin's original and the Davis aesthetic.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with space and breath; Gershwin's blues-influenced phrases need air around them to land properly, especially in the exposed sections.
- Study Miles Davis recordings of this tune to internalize the Harmon mute character Rivello notates. Listen for the tonal quality and how he articulates across phrases.
- Balance the ensemble so the melody sings without the rhythm section receding; this chart asks your band to accompany and support, not dominate.
- Attend to the harmonic movement underneath the melody. The comping chords define the tune's sophistication, so keep your rhythm section locked and precise.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece of a jazz standards concert or as part of a set exploring American songbook arrangements. Its moderate difficulty and accessible melody make it an excellent choice for mid-season programming when your ensemble has built solid fundamentals. Pair it with other Gershwin works or contemporaneous jazz compositions to frame a coherent concert theme.
Skills your students will build
- Harmon mute tone production and control
- Blues-inflected phrasing and articulation
- Section balance in jazz ensemble context
- Reading and executing jazz comping figures
- Playing with space and lyrical sensitivity in jazz idiom