Them Changes: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Buddy Miles / Arranged by Roger Holmes
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00118819
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Them Changes - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Them Changes - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
Here is the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn figures.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00118819
More about this title
About the Composer: Buddy Miles
Buddy Miles was a drummer, vocalist, and bandleader who helped define the sound of 1970s funk and soul. His work bridged rock sensibilities with deep groove pocket, earning him respect across multiple genres. As an educator through his music, Miles demonstrated that authenticity and pocket matter as much as technique, a lesson that translates directly to jazz ensemble work.
Why we love this
Roger Holmes's arrangement captures the essence of that iconic bass riff while opening the door for your best soloists to shine. The balance between scripted horn lines and open solo space means students get to live in the groove rather than just read it, which builds genuine jazz chops. Grade 4 charts with this kind of personality are rare: accessible but never dumbed down.
What to expect
Tight, syncopated, and undeniably groovy. The arrangement respects the original's swagger while giving your ensemble permission to swing hard and sit into the pocket.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the high school level or competitive middle school groups ready for authentic funk repertoire. Directors looking to program something with immediate audience appeal and real teaching value will find this rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the bass riff first, in isolation. That groove is the spine of the entire arrangement; everything else orbits around it.
- Push soloists to play over, not under, the rhythm section. The background figures support without crowding.
- Record a rehearsal and play it back. Hearing how the band locks creates accountability and builds ears.
How to use it
Pair this with a classic straight-ahead jazz standard to show the range of your ensemble in a single concert. It also works as a first-set opener, especially for mixed audiences who connect with funk and soul.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing tight rhythmic figures across the section
- Listening for and locking into a foundational groove
- Soloing over blues-based changes with harmonic awareness
- Balancing precision with swing feel