I Saw Three Ships (VJCP538-FBB)
English Folk Song
arr. by Benjamin Hedquist
$50.00 (USD)
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VJCP538-FBB – Flexible Instrumentation Jazz Ensemble Chart, which has been written to sound complete with as few as 11 pieces or as many as a full (18-piece) big band. The instrumentation is as follows:
Alto Sax I, Alto Sax II, Tenor Sax I, Tenor Sax II (opt.), Baritone Sax (opt.)
Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trumpet III, Trumpet IV (opt.)
Trombone I, Trombone II, Trombone III (opt.), Bass Trombone (IV) (opt.)
Guitar (opt.), Piano, Bass, Drums, Vibraphone (opt.)
Description: Inspired by the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, I Saw Three Ships comes to life as a sprightly jazz waltz. This arrangement by Benjamin Hedquist features playful, syncopated rhythms and provides room for trombone and double bass soloists to take the spotlight. The chart also provides ample room for contributions from additional soloists.
Perfect for any holiday performance, I Saw Three Ships is sure to bring energy to your set and fill the audience with holiday cheer.
This big band arrangement is of intermediate difficulty.
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I Saw Three Ships
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