We Three Swing: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

We Three Swing: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: We Three Swing: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43664
Price: 42.00 USD
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Arr. Vince Gassi

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-43664

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This holiday jazz waltz is based on "We Three Kings" arranged with lots of ensemble parts and a written alto solo. The quarter note tempo is 138 BPM, and the chart has accessible brass ranges and is easy to assemble. (2:19)

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 86

UPC: 038081494081

SKU: 00-43664

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About the Arranger: Vince Gassi

Vince Gassi has been composing and arranging for young ensembles since earning his Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Ontario. He studied composition and arranging at the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles and completed his Ph.D. at York University in Toronto. Over his career, he has published more than 100 works that balance accessibility with genuine musical substance, earning him recognition as a clinician and guest conductor throughout North America, Europe, and Japan.

For a quarter-century, Gassi taught instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels while building a reputation for creative engagement with student musicians. He regularly appears at the Midwest Clinic and leads seminars on arranging concepts and digital workflows for music directors. His commissions and concert works have been performed internationally, and his pieces frequently appear on festival and contest programs.

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Why we love this

This arrangement brings real jazz sensibility to a beloved hymn without overwhelming young players. The waltz feel, accessible brass ranges, and single alto solo create an immediate sense of authenticity while the straightforward logistics (easy to assemble, reasonable page count) mean you spend rehearsal time on music, not logistics.

What to expect

Warm and swaying, like "We Three Kings" reimagined in a smoky club rather than a concert hall. The arrangement glows with holiday spirit while maintaining the easy sophistication of a proper jazz waltz, inviting listeners to relax into the groove.

Who it's for

First-year jazz ensemble directors and programs looking for a holiday piece that teaches genuine jazz language without technical barrier. High school and advanced middle school jazz ensembles will find accessible ranges alongside the rhythmic and harmonic sophistication needed to develop real jazz musicianship.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the waltz lilt early by having the rhythm section lock the triplet subdivision of the quarter note. This foundation makes the melodic phrasing feel natural rather than forced.
Balance the written alto solo so it sits warmly in the texture without dominating. The part is designed to sing, not shout, so subtle dynamics honor Gassi's voicing.
Let the 138 BPM quarter note feel unhurried. A waltz that breathes has more swing than one driven by tempo.

How to use it

Program this alongside other sacred jazz pieces to create a cohesive winter concert set, or use it as a closing number where the familiar melody signals warmth and closure. It works especially well as a palate cleanser between more driving big band charts, giving audiences and players a moment of lyrical breathing room.