There's the Rub: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

There's the Rub: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: There's the Rub: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43676
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Gordon Goodwin / arr. Peter Blair

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-43676

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It's funky and accessible---it's a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for young band. The tempo is around 180 BPM with written-out solos available for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Great chart! (2:38)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 98

UPC: 038081496009

SKU: 00-43676

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About the Composer: Gordon Goodwin

Gordon Goodwin has been composing complete works since childhood, writing his first big band chart at age 13. His career spans film, television, and live performance; his orchestrations appear in blockbuster films including Bad Boys II, Con Air, Remember the Titans, and Star Trek: Nemesis, and his work has earned three Emmy Awards and multiple Grammy nominations.

Beyond Hollywood, Goodwin leads Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, one of Los Angeles's premier jazz ensembles. He has conducted major symphony orchestras across North America and the UK, collaborated with artists ranging from Christina Aguilera to Ray Charles, and continues to balance his compositional voice across media, live performance, and education through accessible young jazz arrangements.

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Why we love this

Goodwin writes with genuine knowledge of what young ensembles can execute. The funky groove sits solidly in the pocket without overwhelming the players, and the written-out saxophone solos provide interpretive opportunity while staying within reach. This is the kind of chart that makes rehearsals energetic and performances feel accomplished.

What to expect

Funky and forward-moving, with the kind of infectious rhythm that makes audiences lean in. The groove breathes with jazz confidence without pretension; it feels modern and playful, built on a foundation of solid blues sensibilities.

Who it's for

Young jazz ensembles at the high school or advanced middle school level who are ready for contemporary material with attitude. Players should be comfortable with swing articulation and blues vocabulary, though technical demands remain accessible. Directors seeking a crowd-pleasing contest or festival selection will find this chart rewarding to teach.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into a tight backbeat groove at this tempo; a fractional rush will pull the whole ensemble off the pocket.
Balance the trumpet lead against the horn section so the melody cuts through without forcing your lead player into uncomfortable register.
Work the saxophone solos individually before running them with the full ensemble; Goodwin's lines sit differently on each voice and deserve attention to phrasing.
Use the recorded accompaniment if available to help sections internalize the groove independently during sectional rehearsals.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a festival or contest submission where contemporary jazz writing is valued. It also pairs well with older standard big band repertoire on a concert, giving students the chance to demonstrate range across jazz history. Its energy makes it an effective closer or early-season repertoire choice to build momentum in a young ensemble.