Description
Glory to That Good Jump Swing
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Composed by William H. Cummings (1831-1915)
For Interchangeable 5-Part Woodwind Ensemble
Arranged by Ryan Meeboer
Published by Eighth Note Publications
Duration: 2 minutes
Includes score and parts
Instrumentation:
Part 1: flute, oboe, or clarinet
Part 2: flute, oboe, or clarinet
Part 3: clarinet, F horn, or alto saxophone
Part 4: clarinet or tenor saxophone
Part 5: bass clarinet, bassoon, or baritone saxophone
Drum Set
This jump swing version of Hark the Herald Angels Sing will definitely get the toes of listeners tapping. Part 5 introduces the style, by playing a bass line a la Sing, Sing, Sing. Each instrument enters with the same riff that was introduced at the beginning of the piece. Chords are provided during solos, so these can either be improvised, or played as written. At measure 57, the piece moves into a call and response section between players. In this section, the dynamics of the parts should be well balanced.