Theme from New York, New York: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Music by John Kander, words by Fred Ebb / arr. Erik Morales
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0008784
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Description
Treat your audience to one of the most iconic songs of all time while introducing jazz and swing concepts at a very approachable level. Erik Morales has done a fantastic job with this arrangement of New York, New York, which requires no extra instrumentation to be as cool as the original. Perfect to showcase music from the Broadway show. (3:00)
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Series:
MakeMusic Young Band
Publisher:
MakeMusic Publications
SKU:
00-PK-0008784
More about this title
About the Composer: John Kander
John Kander is a Tony Award-winning composer whose work defined the sound of American musical theater from the 1960s onward. His collaborations with lyricist Fred Ebb produced some of Broadway's most enduring scores, including Cabaret, Chicago, and Zorba, establishing him as a master of both intimate character song and grand theatrical gesture. His melodies balance sophisticated harmony with immediate memorability, making his music singularly effective for both stage and concert hall.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the swaggering confidence of Kander's original while keeping the orchestration lean enough for Grade 2.5 bands to handle with real style. Morales has threaded the needle between authenticity and accessibility, letting students play something that sounds genuinely cool without requiring extended techniques or unusual instrumentation. It's the kind of piece that reminds young musicians why they joined band in the first place.
What to expect
Confident, striding, full of New York attitude. The melody sits high and bright, backed by shuffling rhythms and warm harmonic support that lets young players feel the swing tradition without getting lost in complexity. There's real joy here, the kind that makes an audience lean forward.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for Grade 2.5 concert bands eager to program something with immediate appeal and cultural weight. It suits directors who want to teach jazz and swing vocabulary without abandoning traditional concert band instrumentation, and it reaches audiences who recognize and love this iconic melody.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with clarity and projection; this tune thrives on boldness rather than delicacy, so encourage your soloists to commit fully to the phrasing.
- Lock the rhythmic pulse with your rhythm section from the first rehearsal. The swing feel depends on tight coordination between your snare and bass line.
- Balance the brass so the lead voice carries without drowning out the harmonic support. Test different dynamic layers in sectionals.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to drill steady tempo and groove; three minutes gives you room to let the arrangement breathe in live performance.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece in a "Great American Songbook" concert, or use it to anchor a set exploring Broadway and jazz influences on concert band literature. At three minutes, it pairs well with either classical or contemporary fare, and it works equally well as a season opener or spring concert feature.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and phrasing
- Listening for rhythmic ensemble lock in a groove-based style
- Balancing jazz-influenced harmony with melody
- Dynamic control across full ensemble voicing
- Reading and performing jazz-influenced notation and syncopation