Rise the Sun (Jazz Band Gr. 4)

A jazz waltz is essential to every big band library. Try this chart with its modal harmonies, intricate ensemble interplay, and stylistically appropriate rhythm section parts. Chords are included for skilled improvisers, as well as an optional written tenor sax solo. Rise the Sun will provide atmospheric variety to your concert program.

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard
Series: Ruby Band Series
Level: 4 | Duration: 4:50

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Alto Sax 1
Alto Sax 2
Tenor Sax 1
Tenor Sax 2
Bari Sax

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
B-flat Trumpet 4

Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Trombone 4

Percussion (Vibraphone, Bell Tree)
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum Set

Optional Parts:
Flute

Program Notes
Rise the Sun is a minor jazz waltz inspired by and composed for Joey Stempien. The main melody is set to a repeating four-bar modal harmonic progression while the bridge uses more traditional II-V jazz harmonies. Intricate ensemble interplay is a key element of this chart, requiring each instrument section to be independent while listening for its own proper place in the blend. Chord changes are provided for skilled improvisers, as well as an optional written tenor sax solo.