Take the "A" Train: Score Sheet Music Preview

Take the "A" Train: Score

Words and music by Billy Strayhorn / arr. Victor López

Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PR-0004985

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Perhaps one of the most well-known jazz standards, check out this vocal with big band chart. At a swinging 152 BPM, the key is F and the vocal range is A below middle C to 3rd space C, treble clef. No instrumental solos, lead trumpet range is to G on top of the staff. Plus, there are optional solos instrumental parts for B-flat, E-flat and bass clef instruments in lieu of the vocal. A great tune, and great chart, it will be a hit for sure. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series: Jazz Vocal Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 86
SKU: 00-PR-0004985
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Take the "A" Train” — Jazz Ensemble

You're viewing the Score part for Take the "A" Train by Billy Strayhorn , arranged by Victor López. Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 22 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Billy Strayhorn
Arranger Victor López
Grade / Level Grade: 2½ (Medium Easy)
Ensemble Jazz Ensemble
Individual Parts 22 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Take the "A" Train”?

This Jazz Ensemble arrangement includes 22 individual parts: E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 4th B-flat Trumpet, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, 4th Trombone, Guitar Chords, Guitar, String Bass, Vocal Solo, Solo Bb Part, Solo Eb Part, Solo Bass Clef Part, Drums, Piano Accompaniment. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Take the "A" Train”?

“Take the "A" Train” is rated Grade: 2½ (Medium Easy), written for Jazz Ensemble.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 1
2nd B-flat Trumpet 1
3rd B-flat Trumpet 1
4th B-flat Trumpet 1
1st Trombone 1
2nd Trombone 1
3rd Trombone 1
4th Trombone 1
Guitar Chords 1
Guitar 1
String Bass 1
Vocal Solo 1
Solo Bb Part 1
Solo Eb Part 1
Solo Bass Clef Part 1
Drums 1
Piano Accompaniment 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Take the "A" Train: Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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