The Summit: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Sunlit and energetic, with a swagger that comes from those jazz touches. The spirited melody invites smiles without winking at the audience; it simply sounds like musicians having a good time playing together.

Concert bands looking for a crowd pleaser that doesn't compromise musicality. This works equally well for groups wanting to highlight a strong trumpet section or searching for a lighter moment that still respects the ensemble's artistry.

• Nail the jazz inflections without letting them slip into sloppiness. The spirit is lighthearted, but the articulation and rhythmic precision need to be tight.
• If featuring your trumpet quartet, bring them to the front and let the rest of the band sit slightly back in the mix. The contrast makes the feature land harder.
• Lean into the joyous character from the opening. Energy here is contagious; underselling it makes the piece feel flat.

Place this as a second-half opener to lift the energy after a heavier work, or close a concert with it as your final statement. It bridges the gap between serious concert fare and the kind of piece that sends the audience home happy.

• Jazz articulation and phrasing
• Balancing featured soloist(s) with ensemble support
• Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
• Dynamic control and shaping of lyrical phrases
• Flexible scoring interpretation (full section vs. quartet adaptation)