Swang
Jessika Smith's composition "Swang" is a captivating and quirky medium swing piece. With a skill level suited for the college-level ensemble, this composition offers abundant chances for soloists to explore improvising on a variation of the minor blues. The somewhat “hardcore” shout section is the highlight of this piece, with a fun almost-12 tone row thrown in for flavor.
Swang is a wonderful choice for the ensemble seeking something refreshingly unconventional that still pays homage to the rich traditions of big band swing music.
Included: PDF digital downloads of full transposed score, all parts, and reference mp3.
Level: College
Standard big band instrumentation: 5/4/4/guitar, piano, bass, drums. Soprano sax double in alto 1 part.
Solos for trombone 1, tenor 1, and trumpet 2
Highest note for lead trumpet = Concert D6
Highest note for lead trombone = Concert Ab4
Jessika Smith's composition "Swang" is a captivating and quirky medium swing piece. With a skill level suited for the college-level ensemble, this composition offers abundant chances for soloists to explore improvising on a variation of the minor blues. The somewhat “hardcore” shout section is the highlight of this piece, with a fun almost-12 tone row thrown in for flavor.
Swang is a wonderful choice for the ensemble seeking something refreshingly unconventional that still pays homage to the rich traditions of big band swing music.
Included: PDF digital downloads of full transposed score, all parts, and reference mp3.
Level: College
Standard big band instrumentation: 5/4/4/guitar, piano, bass, drums. Soprano sax double in alto 1 part.
Solos for trombone 1, tenor 1, and trumpet 2
Highest note for lead trumpet = Concert D6
Highest note for lead trombone = Concert Ab4
Jessika Smith's composition "Swang" is a captivating and quirky medium swing piece. With a skill level suited for the college-level ensemble, this composition offers abundant chances for soloists to explore improvising on a variation of the minor blues. The somewhat “hardcore” shout section is the highlight of this piece, with a fun almost-12 tone row thrown in for flavor.
Swang is a wonderful choice for the ensemble seeking something refreshingly unconventional that still pays homage to the rich traditions of big band swing music.
Included: PDF digital downloads of full transposed score, all parts, and reference mp3.
Level: College
Standard big band instrumentation: 5/4/4/guitar, piano, bass, drums. Soprano sax double in alto 1 part.
Solos for trombone 1, tenor 1, and trumpet 2
Highest note for lead trumpet = Concert D6
Highest note for lead trombone = Concert Ab4
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