Swing Thing: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Mike Story
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005993
$42.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Thing: Score | $7.00 | |
| Swing Thing: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Vibraphone | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Swing Thing: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
An easy swinger played at 120 BPM with everything written out to include a tenor sax solo and a very cool shout chorus. Trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line. Your young players will love this one! (2:46) 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:
48
SKU:
00-PK-0005993
More about this title
About the Composer: Mike Story
Mike Story has built a reputation as a composer who understands the practical needs of school jazz programs. His work spans accessible big band charts, educational jazz literature, and compositions designed specifically for developing ensembles, making him a trusted voice in jazz education.
Why we love this
Story writes for real rehearsal rooms where not every player reads jazz fluently yet. The written-out solo and shout chorus remove the improvisation barrier while keeping the energy and swagger intact. At Grade 1 with a reasonable tempo and practical ranges, this lands exactly where young ensembles can execute it successfully in concert or festival.
What to expect
A bright, propulsive swing that bounces without demanding complex rhythmic thinking. The tenor solo carries the melody with a modern edge, and the shout chorus builds to a satisfying climax that sends the ensemble home smiling.
Who it's for
New jazz ensembles, middle school groups getting their first taste of swing, and high school bands introducing younger players to big band literature. Anyone building a Grade 1 jazz program needs accessible material with real personality, and this delivers.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the swing feel relaxed at 120 BPM; rushing the eighth notes flattens the groove. Lock the rhythm section together first, then have the section leaders match their feel to that foundation.
- Balance the tenor sax solo so it speaks over the ensemble without dominating. The written part gives you control, so shape it as a feature moment, not background accompaniment.
- Attack the shout chorus with confidence. Clean articulation and rhythmic precision on the hits make the chart feel polished, even if this is early in the year.
How to use it
Program this early in the concert season when you want an uplifting moment that also showcases young soloists without the pressure of improvisation. It pairs well before or after a standard ballad, giving the audience variety in texture and energy.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and phrasing
- Section balance with featured soloists
- Reading and executing written jazz figures
- Rhythmic precision in shout chorus hits
- Ensemble blend across a full big band voicing