Undecided: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Sid Robin / By Charles Shavers / Arranged by Michael Sweeney
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00118137
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Undecided - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Vibes | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - C Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Bb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - Eb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Undecided - C Bass Clef Solo | $6.00 |
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Description
Over the years this classic standard from the '30s has been recorded by countless jazz artists and big bands. Here in the hands of Michael Sweeney is a medium swing chart designed for young players that features a nice mix of feature spots for saxes as well as brass. This chart includes short written, or ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00118137
More about this title
About the Composer: Sid Robin
Sid Robin was a prolific songwriter and composer active during the Great American Songbook era. His work with composer Charles Shavers produced "Undecided," a standard that has endured across decades of jazz interpretation and remains a vehicle for both ensemble and solo work in educational settings.
Why we love this
Michael Sweeney has stripped away nothing essential while keeping this chart accessible to young players. The balance between ensemble writing and solo moments gives students real responsibility without overwhelming them, and the medium swing tempo sits perfectly in that zone where ensemble precision and jazz feel can actually coexist.
What to expect
Bright and buoyant with a clean, driving swing groove. The chart captures the vintage charm of this 1930s standard while avoiding any stuffiness; it breathes naturally and invites the ensemble to settle into the pocket rather than fight it.
Who it's for
Grade 2 jazz ensembles with developing players who are ready to engage with a recognizable standard without needing the complexity of advanced big band charts. This works equally well for school jazz bands, community ensembles, and youth jazz programs building foundational swing vocabulary.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a clear swing eighth-note feel early in sectional rehearsals. Lock the rhythm section first, then layer in the horn parts so everyone hears where the pocket lives.
- Treat the alto and trumpet solos as opportunities for students to own their voice. Even if they're reading the written solos, encourage phrasing that speaks to the jazz idiom rather than straight classical articulation.
- Balance the sax feature spots against the brass writing. Both sections get real moments, so resist the urge to let one dominate simply because it's louder.
How to use it
Include this on a jazz ensemble concert focused on standards, or use it as the anchor piece in a program that explores how one tune has been interpreted across generations. It also serves well as a confidence builder midseason when your group needs a win before tackling harder material.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing swing eighth-note articulation and phrasing
- Trading solos between sections and managing written versus improvised solo space
- Balancing feature sections in ensemble context while maintaining groove consistency
- Interpreting jazz style markings and translating them into idiomatic sound