The Very Thought of You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$54.00 USD

The Very Thought of You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Very Thought of You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47508
Price: 54.00 USD
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Words and music by Ray Noble / arr. Scott Ragsdale

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-47508

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A lush ballad for your vocalist on a great standard played at 74 BPM. The vocal range is from G below middle C to third line B-flat, with an optional C. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Optional instrumental lead parts are included for B-flat and E-flat instruments and trombone. A gorgeous chart.

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Series: Jazz Vocal Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 52

UPC: 038081546797

SKU: 00-47508

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About the Composer: Ray Noble

Ray Noble (1903-1978) was a British composer and bandleader who became one of the most prolific songwriters of the 1930s and 1940s. His gift for crafting elegant melodies and sophisticated harmonies made him a fixture in both British dance bands and American jazz circles, and his songs have remained standards in the jazz vocal repertoire for nearly a century. Noble's work defined an era of refined popular song, balancing accessibility with genuine musical substance.

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Why we love this

Scott Ragsdale's arrangement honors the song's inherent elegance while giving your ensemble ample space to support the vocalist. The optional instrumental lead parts (trumpet, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone) let you feature different soloists across performances or rehearse flexibility into your section work without losing the intimacy that makes this ballad work.

What to expect

A hushed, intimate moment with the vocalist at the center. The lush harmonies and moderate tempo create space for reflection and genuine emotional connection, letting the lyrical beauty of the tune breathe without rush or overstatement.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble programs with a strong vocal soloist who's ready for a standard that demands phrasing maturity and control. The Grade 3.5 level makes it accessible to upper-level high school and college groups while preserving musical sophistication.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the ensemble's dynamic arc around the vocalist's phrasing. This ballad lives or dies by the quality of support behind the voice, not the volume.
Lock in the swing feel early in rehearsal. At 74 BPM, small rhythmic inconsistencies become obvious; emphasize the precision of the rhythm section.
Use the optional instrumental lead parts as an ear-training tool. Rotate soloists through rehearsals so players hear the melody from different angles before settling on your performance assignment.

How to use it

Build a ballad set around this piece, pairing it with contrasting uptempo numbers to showcase your ensemble's dynamic range. It also works beautifully as an opening number for a concert, setting an elegant tone before moving into more energetic material.

Skills your students will build

Accompanying a vocalist with ensemble sensitivity and rhythmic precision
Reading jazz voicings and voice-leading in a ballad context
Executing swing feel at a moderate tempo without dragging
Transitioning between optional instrumental lead parts while maintaining ensemble cohesion