Sunday Morning: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Music by Neal Hefti / arr. Roy Phillippe
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004980
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Sunday Morning: Score | $7.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Sunday Morning: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
Arranger Roy Phillippe has nailed the gospel rock style with this Neal Hefti classic. Roy recognized that Hefti originally wrote this for trumpeter Harry James, so Roy appropriately starts off with a solo trumpet. A stop time treatment of the bridge section offers a nice change of pace for the rhythm players. Ad lib solos are written out for alto and tenor saxophone and the brass ranges are modest. Don't forget this chart will sound great with reduced instrumentation. This catchy melody makes a fun to play chart and teaches easy rock rhythms, too. Enjoy! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
78
SKU:
00-PK-0004980
More about this title
About the Composer: Neal Hefti
Neal Hefti composed and arranged for big band, television, and film throughout a prolific career spanning several decades. His gift for crafting memorable melodies and swinging orchestrations made him a sought-after arranger for some of jazz's most celebrated instrumentalists, including the Harry James Orchestra, for which he originally wrote this piece.
Why we love this
Roy Phillippe's arrangement captures the infectious gospel-rock energy of Hefti's original while keeping the chart playable for developing ensembles. The stop-time bridge gives rhythm section players a rhythmic challenge that feels stylistically authentic, and the written-out ad lib solos for saxophones provide the improvisation experience without requiring students to generate lines from scratch.
What to expect
A bright, optimistic piece with the walk and sway of gospel harmonies layered over a rock-solid backbeat. The trumpet entrance feels like a natural conversation starter, and the bridge's rhythmic pause creates dynamic contrast before the ensemble swings back in with renewed energy.
Who it's for
First-year jazz ensemble musicians who are building rock and gospel-tinged jazz vocabulary alongside traditional swing concepts. This is equally suited for developing ensembles working with a conductor who wants accessible literature with real style and groove.
How to get the most out of it
- Start the lead trumpet solo with confident phrasing and space between phrases; let the rhythm section set a relaxed groove that isn't rushing.
- Make the stop-time bridge crisp and tight with the drummer and bassist. Each hit needs precision to land the style.
- Balance the written saxophone solos so they sit comfortably in the ensemble mix without overpowering the melody.
- The modest brass ranges mean every section can focus on tone quality and articulation rather than managing extreme high notes.
How to use it
Pair this with other Grade 1 jazz charts to build a concert that showcases different stylistic colors within one program. Its upbeat nature and memorable hook also make it a strong opener or closer for a jazz concert aimed at general audiences, especially in spring programming when lighter, feel-good repertoire works well.
Skills your students will build
- Reading written ad lib solos in context
- Playing rock-influenced rhythms with jazz articulation and phrasing
- Stop-time ensemble playing and rhythmic precision
- Balancing solo lines within a full ensemble texture