Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing Waltz - Medium

Publisher: Kendor Music

Jeff Jarvis has transformed this simple eight-measure carol into a full-blown jazz waltz for a big band. Jeff created a clever introduction and several transitional passages with a ton of cool chords to make the chart sound interesting and fresh from beginning to end. This will add some sparkle to your holiday concert!

The Holly And The Ivy is a tuneful 18th century Christmas carol arranged for big band by Jeff Jarvis. Whether your ensemble has some experience or is in the developmental stages, this medium difficulty chart is sure to be an audience pleaser at holiday concerts. Set in a swinging Jazz waltz style, the effectively syncopated melody is shared by all three horn sections and is supported by dense ensemble writing. All instruments have well-articulated parts, the rhythms and ranges are accessible, and Piano and Bass parts are notated with chord symbols provided. Ad lib or as is solo space is provided for Trumpet 2.

 

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum Set