The Beat Goes On: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

The Beat Goes On: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Beat Goes On: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38699
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Sonny Bono / arr. Alan Baylock

Grade: 5 (Advanced / Difficult)

Item: 00-38699

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Yep, it's the tune by Sonny Bono, from Sonny and Cher fame! With a driving shuffle feel, this contemporary and hip treatment of this classic pop-rock tune let's you know you are in for a treat from the first note. This is a powerful and fun-to-play chart with solo space provided for tenor, trumpet 2, and guitar if desired. The lead trumpet range is to written high D. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Premier Jazz Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 76

UPC: 038081439969

SKU: 00-38699

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About the Composer: Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono became a household name as part of the entertainment duo Sonny and Cher, but his work as a songwriter and composer extended far beyond television. He crafted songs that merged pop sensibility with memorable melodic hooks, creating material that has endured across decades and musical styles.

For music educators, Bono's compositions offer accessible entry points into contemporary songwriting. His melodies are singable and his structures clear, making his work ideal for arrangements that challenge ensembles without losing the energy and warmth of the original.

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Why we love this

Alan Baylock has taken a pop standard that most audiences recognize and reimagined it with genuine jazz vocabulary and ensemble sophistication. The chart respects the original's groove while demanding real musicianship from your players; the solo opportunities for tenor, trumpet 2, and guitar give your strong section members something meaty to work with, and the high D writing for lead trumpet ensures your section stays engaged throughout.

What to expect

Hip and swinging, with a shuffle groove that makes audiences sit up immediately. The arrangement walks that line between honoring a pop hook everyone knows and treating it with genuine jazz respect, creating something that feels both familiar and fresh.

Who it's for

Advanced high school and college jazz ensembles ready to dig into a chart with real solo demands and contemporary energy. Your ensemble needs solid section players who can comp effectively and at least one strong tenor and trumpet voice willing to carry solo responsibility.

How to get the most out of it

Nail the shuffle feel before adding layers. Have the rhythm section lock the groove in isolation first, then bring in melody and comping voices once the pocket is solid.
Give your soloists space to develop their ideas across multiple choruses. The chart wants conversational exchanges, not just single-chorus hits.
Balance the lead trumpet's high register carefully; at forte, the high D can cut through aggressively, so shape dynamics with awareness of what's happening underneath.
Keep the energy consistent across tempo changes. This arrangement breathes, and if the band relaxes too much between sections, you'll lose the drive that makes this chart work.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary jazz arrangements for a concert that speaks to modern ears while showcasing your ensemble's versatility. It works as a second-set opener when you want to shift energy or as a closer that leaves the audience smiling; either way, it signals that your band plays what matters now.