The Art of Chicken: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

The Art of Chicken: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Art of Chicken: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50461
Price: 52.00 USD
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By Kris Berg

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-50461

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Of course it's funky! The groove is around 110 BPM, with solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet 2, and trombone 1. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts include flute and vibes. This chicken is delish!

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Series: Belwin Young Jazz

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-8624-4

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-8624-6

UPC: 038081620176

SKU: 00-50461

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About the Composer: Kris Berg

Kris Berg directs the jazz program at Collin County Community College in Texas, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in jazz studies from the University of North Texas. His work has shaped ensembles that have earned invitations to the Montroux Jazz Festival multiple times, and he founded both the Collin Jazz Fest and the Texas All-Star Jazz Camp.

Berg's arrangements and compositions have circulated internationally through recordings and performances. As a best-selling composer and arranger for Belwin Jazz (part of Alfred Publishing), he has also written the widely used method book Bass Lines in Minutes. He remains active as a clinician and artist for Yamaha Corporation of America and has performed alongside accomplished musicians including Kurt Elling, Randy Brecker, Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, and Clark Terry.

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Why we love this

The Art of Chicken delivers exactly what a Grade 2.5 jazz ensemble needs: accessible funk grooves paired with genuine solo opportunities that let young players develop their improvisation chops. Berg's orchestration uses optional flute and vibes to accommodate varying instrumentation while keeping the core arrangement tight and playable, making this practical for real-world ensembles with changing rosters.

What to expect

This is funky, swinging music with a steady groove that sits around 110 BPM and invites players to relax into the pocket. The solo spaces let individual voices shine against a supportive ensemble backdrop, creating moments of real musical exchange rather than passive accompaniment.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the Grade 2.5 level gain both musicianship and confidence from this chart. Directors looking for energetic funk material with built-in solo vehicles will find a dependable, playable option that doesn't sacrifice musicality for accessibility.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section on the 110 BPM groove first. Once the drummer and bass anchor the pulse, the horns will sit naturally into the pocket.
Stagger the solo passages by instrument to keep momentum building. Let each soloist have clear space; the ensemble plays time underneath without comping.
Balance the lead trumpet with care around that written G. Young lead players often push too hard when reaching the top; focus on sustaining the note with steady air pressure rather than tension.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to establish energy and audience connection, or pair it with other funk and rock selections to build a cohesive set. It works equally well as a first-concert piece for younger ensembles building jazz repertoire or as a crowd-pleaser in mid-year performances where students have developed comfort with blues changes and improvisation.