You Raise Me Up: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Rolf Løvland and Brendan Graham / arr. Mike Smukal
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0002536
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| You Raise Me Up: Score | $9.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 4th B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 4th Trombone | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: Drums | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: Flute | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| You Raise Me Up: 2nd Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
A hit by vocal star Josh Groban, sung as a tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts, this uplifting melody is arranged by Mike Smukal for the young jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo with modest brass ranges, this straight-eighth-note chart will come together quickly. The chart builds intensity with modulations from F to G to A-flat. (3:56)
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
50
SKU:
00-PK-0002536
More about this title
About the Composer: Rolf Lovland
Rolf Lovland is a Norwegian composer and pianist best known for his work in film scoring and popular song composition. He co-wrote "You Raise Me Up" with lyricist Brendan Graham, a composition that has become one of the most recorded contemporary songs across multiple genres and languages. His ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that transcend stylistic boundaries makes his work particularly valuable in educational settings.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the song's emotional core while keeping the ensemble writing accessible for young players. The modulation sequence from F to G to A-flat builds genuine momentum without requiring advanced harmonic vocabulary, and the modest brass ranges mean the whole ensemble can participate fully rather than sitting out on exposed passages.
What to expect
Hopeful and driven. The melody sits naturally in the ensemble's range, and the straight-eighth-note groove gives the piece a contemporary pop-jazz feel that resonates with younger musicians. The arc moves from contemplative to celebratory, mirroring the emotional journey of the original composition.
Who it's for
Young jazz ensemble directors looking for material that builds ensemble cohesion without overwhelming less experienced players. The song's familiarity and uplifting message appeal to high school and middle school ensembles ready to move beyond pure method book work into arranged repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the straight-eighth-note feel early in rehearsals. This chart's forward motion depends on consistent rhythmic precision across the ensemble, not on rubato or swing interpretation.
- Feature the tenor sax soloist once you're confident in the section work. The solo is modest in range but sits in a sweet spot for young players to sound confident and heard.
- Shape the modulations as structural moments, not accidents. Each key change climbs the intensity, so mark those transitions in your score and help the ensemble hear them as intentional peaks.
- Control the final A-flat section with dynamics. The piece naturally wants to get loud here; guide the brass to play with clarity rather than volume so the ensemble stays balanced.
How to use it
Program this as a spring concert closer or as part of a set that pairs classical and contemporary inspirational music. At just under four minutes, it works well as a standalone moment of uplift or as the emotional peak of a larger thematic program about perseverance or tribute.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing straight-eighth-note rhythm with ensemble precision
- Navigating key modulations while maintaining groove and tonality
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in a pop-jazz context
- Supporting a featured soloist while maintaining ensemble integrity
- Building intensity through orchestration and dynamic control across register changes