Paul Desmond Sheet Music
About this collection
Paul Desmond Sheet Music
Paul Desmond's compositions have captivated musicians across multiple genres and skill levels. This collection centers on his most beloved work, "Take Five," available in arrangements for jazz ensembles, choirs in multiple voicings, and solo piano. Alongside Desmond's catalog, the collection includes related jazz standards and arrangements from collaborators like Dave Brubeck and carefully selected orchestrations for concert and string settings.
Who it's for
- Jazz ensemble directors and young jazz musicians
- Choir directors seeking accessible secular arrangements
- Piano teachers and intermediate to advanced students
What's inside
- Multiple voicings of "Take Five" for SATB, SSA, and 3-part mixed choirs
- Jazz ensemble conductor scores with parts, plus solo piano arrangements
- Jazz standards and pop arrangements for concert band, orchestra, and string ensembles
Things to consider
"Take Five" dominates this collection in several formats, so clarify your ensemble type and size before ordering. Jazz ensemble versions come as complete conductor score and parts sets (Grade 2, accessible for younger groups), while choral octavos work well for school and community singers. For piano study, the solo arrangement sits at Intermediate to Early Advanced level and pairs well with a teacher-led introduction to jazz voicing and syncopation.