This Is Me (from The Greatest Showman) (arr. Mark Taylor): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00420346
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From the hit movie "The Greatest Showman", this rock anthem is a showstopper and great choice for a vocal soloist with big band. This arrangement is powerfully scored for both the band and soloist.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00420346
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About the Arranger: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is one of the most prolific and respected big band arrangers working in contemporary jazz education. His arrangements for jazz ensembles have become standard repertoire in rehearsal rooms across North America, known for their clarity, accessibility, and musical integrity. Taylor has an exceptional gift for adapting popular material without sacrificing the ensemble's sound or the integrity of the original composition.
Why we love this
Taylor's arrangement strips away none of the anthem's power while actually strengthening the interplay between soloist and band. The scoring sits squarely in the sweet spot where a good high school jazz band can sound genuinely impressive without drowning out a vocalist who knows how to command a stage. This is the kind of piece that makes students understand why they're learning to swing.
What to expect
The arrangement captures the raw confidence of the original without leaning on overblown orchestration. When it builds, it builds with purpose; when it pulls back, there's real vulnerability underneath. The band functions as a sounding board that amplifies rather than obscures the soloist's emotional core.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles with a strong soloist and a rhythm section ready to support vocal performance. This works equally well for a polished high school jazz band or a college ensemble looking for a contemporary showpiece that connects with audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal line carefully in rehearsal; the band should always support rather than compete. Use the recorded accompaniment to help your soloist find the pocket.
- Lock the rhythm section on the backbeat figures. These won't pop if the drums and bass aren't locked in tight.
- Shape the band's dynamic swells underneath the vocal phrases. Listen for moments where the soloist pulls back and the ensemble can gently surge forward.
- Let the section parts breathe in the softer passages. Over-playing will dull the emotional impact when the final chorus hits.
How to use it
This is a natural fit for a spring concert or jazz festival where you want a crowd-pleasing number that still showcases genuine musicianship. Consider pairing it with a more traditional standard earlier in the set to show range, then hit audiences with this modern anthem as a closer or near-closer.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing vocal accompaniment with dynamic sensitivity
- Swing feel consistency across ensemble and solo sections
- Section texturing and layering to support rather than overpower
- Responding to vocal phrasing and tempo flexibility