The Lunch Bunch: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

The Lunch Bunch: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Lunch Bunch: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46146
Price: 42.00 USD
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By Rich Sigler

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-46146

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This is the ideal swing chart for the young player; the tempo is 120 BPM, easy brass ranges, a great shout chorus, a catchy melody, and a written-out trumpet 1 solo. Tasty piano fills, well-notated rhythm parts, what's not to like? (3:10)

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 84

UPC: 038081523170

SKU: 00-46146

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About the Composer: Rich Sigler

Rich Sigler is a trumpeter, composer, and arranger with deep roots in both the military jazz tradition and the broader commercial music world. As music director of the USAF Airmen of Note, he shapes one of the country's premier jazz ensembles while maintaining an active career in recording and composition.

Beyond the bandstand, Sigler designed the Jazz Font used in Finale, making him instrumental in how jazz music appears on the page for educators and students everywhere. His arrangements and original compositions have been recorded across multiple Airmen of Note releases, and his work has brought him into the studio with artists ranging from Clark Terry to the Brecker Brothers.

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Why we love this

Sigler understands what first-year jazz players actually need: a swinging tune with reasonable demands that doesn't talk down to them. The written-out trumpet solo removes the intimidation factor for young improvisers, the shout chorus gives everyone a moment to shine, and the rhythm section parts are specific enough to sound professional without requiring advanced reading skills.

What to expect

Bright, social, and buoyant. The melody sticks with you from the first read-through, and there's genuine joy in the way the parts interact. Nothing feels forced or overly cerebral; instead, the chart invites players to settle into the pocket and enjoy playing together.

Who it's for

Young jazz ensembles ready to move beyond unison reading into real big band writing. This chart rewards players who can manage medium ranges and comfortably navigate the basics of swing feel without overwhelming them with extremes.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the swing feel light and bouncy at 120 BPM; the chart will breathe better if you resist the urge to push the tempo forward.
The trumpet 1 solo is notated, so treat it as a written statement first, then encourage your soloist to own the phrasing and dynamics once they're secure with the notes.
Lock in the piano fills with your rhythm section in rehearsal; they're written cues that anchor the ensemble during transitions.
Balance the shout chorus so the melody cuts through without the ensemble parts getting buried underneath.

How to use it

Launch a jazz concert or festival performance with this. Its moderate length (3:10) and accessible energy make it a natural opener that sets a confident, welcoming tone. You could also pair it with more challenging material later in the same set to show growth across your program.