Description
Mambo on the Housetop by Benjamin Hanby
Up on the Housetop
Arranged by Ryan Meeboer for Interchangeable 5-Part Woodwind Ensemble
Published by Eighth Note Publications
Includes score and parts
Duration: 2:10
Instrumentation:
Part 1: flute, oboe, or clarinet
Part 2: flute, oboe, or clarinet
Part 3: clarinet, alto saxophone, or F horn
Part 4: clarinet or tenor saxophone
Part 5: Bass clarinet, bassoon, or baritone saxophone
Drum Set (optional)
After a short introduction, Up on the Housetop kicks into a catchy, latin flavoured version of this children's favourite Christmas carol. Starting in measure 9, Part 5 plays a standard latin bass line, Part 3 imitates the arpeggios used by the piano in a mambo chart, while Parts 1 and 2 perform the melody and harmony of the song. At measure 29, Part 4 takes over the tune, and the other parts provide a response to its melody, so make sure the two parts are well balanced. After the first solo, the piece moves into a new section, where all the instruments drop out, and each is re-introduced with new material. So, as each instruemnt enters, the new material should take precedence.
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