Too Little Time (arr. Sammy Nestico): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Bill Watrous / Arranged by Sammy Nestico
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00432501
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Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini's "Too Little Time". Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute to a towering performer.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00432501
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About the Artist: Bill Watrous
Bill Watrous stands as one of jazz's most influential trombonists, known for his technical brilliance, warm tone, and ability to navigate everything from bebop to ballad playing with equal facility. His career spanning decades established him as a first-call session musician and bandleader whose work shaped the sound of modern jazz trombone.
Why we love this
Nestico's arrangement honors Watrous by centering the trombone within a richly voiced ensemble texture that never overshadows the soloist. The Grade 4 difficulty level makes this accessible for strong high school and college groups while maintaining the sophistication that keeps professional ensembles engaged.
What to expect
Lush and introspective, with Mancini's elegant melody unfolding over Nestico's warm harmonic bed. The arrangement evokes gratitude and respect, creating a moment of quiet focus within any concert program.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate to advanced high school level and college programs looking for meaningful ballad repertoire that teaches both section playing and soloist accompaniment. Directors seeking a tribute piece that feels genuine rather than performative will find this particularly rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lead voice carefully; Watrous's sound thrives on clarity within the ensemble voicing rather than cutting through it.
- Shape the ballad phrasing with singers' sensibilities in mind. This arrangement rewards legato articulation and careful breath management across the ensemble.
- Allow space for the trombone's natural vibrato and expressive devices. The accompaniment should support rather than compete with its warmth.
- Pay attention to Nestico's voice leading in the harmony; the chord colors shift subtly throughout, and students will benefit from hearing how each section contributes to the overall emotional arc.
How to use it
Nest this between uptempo selections to provide dynamic contrast and allow your ensemble a chance to showcase its sensitivity. It works equally well as a concert opener that establishes mood or as a closing piece that leaves the audience reflective.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legato ensemble playing in a ballad context
- Supporting and accompanying a featured soloist without overshadowing
- Voice leading awareness and harmonic independence within sections
- Dynamic control and phrase shaping across longer melodic lines
- Jazz articulation and vibrato application in lyrical settings