Uptown Funk!: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00306148
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown Funk! - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Uptown Funk! - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around from section to section, and solo options are provided for trumpet and tenor sax.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00306148
More about this title
About the Artist: Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Mark Ronson is a British music producer and DJ known for his work across multiple genres, from funk and soul to rock and pop. His 2014 album "Uptown Special" established him as a curator of contemporary groove, and his collaborations with major artists have earned him Grammy recognition and a reputation for meticulous arrangement and production detail.
Bruno Mars is a singer, songwriter, and musician whose style draws from funk, pop, and R&B. His vocal control, rhythmic precision, and commitment to the craft of song structure have made him one of the most commercially successful recording artists of the 2010s. "Uptown Funk!" became a cultural phenomenon and remains a quintessential example of modern funk composition.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement preserves the infectious funk pocket and swagger of the original while giving your ensemble real work to do. The sectional melody trading keeps everyone engaged and allows you to showcase different colors in your band, and the trumpet and tenor sax solos create natural performance opportunities for your strongest improvisers.
What to expect
Infectious, confident, and irresistibly groovy. The chart radiates the sleek production aesthetic of the original while maintaining the playful attitude and energy that made "Uptown Funk!" impossible to ignore.
Who it's for
Directors building a contemporary jazz ensemble repertoire that connects with today's students. This works for groups with solid fundamentals in swing and groove but who want material that feels current and fun to play.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section into a tight pocket first; the groove lives in the precision of the drum and bass lines, not in pushing the tempo.
- When melody moves between sections, treat each handoff as a conversation rather than a relay. The phrasing should feel connected and purposeful.
- Encourage your soloists to use space and dynamics. The chart works best when improvisation breathes within the framework rather than overfilling every beat.
- Nail the articulation and stab rhythms in the horn section. These punctuations are part of the groove architecture.
How to use it
Program this as a closer on a spring concert or as a show-opener that immediately captures the room's attention. It pairs well with a set of classic funk standards and gives audiences a modern touchstone they actually know and love.
Skills your students will build
- Funk rhythm and pocket playing
- Sectional melody passing and ensemble blend
- Jazz improvisation in a contemporary context
- Articulation and punctuation in funk and pop idioms
- Listening and responding to ensemble members during melody trading