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Haitian Fight Song
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Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5
SKU: HL.7010516
Composed by Charles Mingus. Arranged by Sy Johnson. Charles Mingus Big Band Jazz. Blues. Conductor Score (Full Score) and Parts. 54 pages. Hal Leonard #7010516. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7010516).UPC: 073999272406. 9.0x12.0x0.206 inches.
From the Mingus Big Band CD Blues and Politics!, this intense minor blues opens with a bass solo then gradually unfolds layer by layer until the entire ensemble is screaming. Includes plenty of solo space with ensemble backgrounds and interludes.
- Haitian Fight Song
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Based on 2 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Excellent Big Band Challenge for Advanced Students
This Hal Leonard arrangement of Mingus' 'Haitian Fight Song' (Grade 5) is a fantastic piece for advanced high school or college ensembles. The engraving is very clear, making reading complex rhythms and parts straightforward. It's an excellent vehicle for teaching ensemble cohesion, dynamic control, and jazz articulation. Students will love tackling this iconic, intense minor blues.
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Elena P.
December 16, 2025
Essential Rhythm Section Part for Big Band
For a collaborative pianist in a big band setting, the piano part in 'Haitian Fight Song' is expertly crafted. It functions as a vital part of the rhythm section, providing harmonic and rhythmic support rather than doubling melodies. The intense minor blues texture is well-represented, allowing the pianist to drive the ensemble and complement the featured soloists. A challenging but highly effective accompaniment.
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