Details
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Genres:
- 20th Century Big Band Hard Rock
- Publishers:
- Haakon Bendix
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Early Intermediate
- Artist:
- AC/DC
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 16
SKU: A0.1675071
By AC/DC. By Angus Young; Malcolm Young; Ronald Belford Scott. Arranged by Haakon Bendix; Levin Stracke. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Big Band, Jazz, Rock. 16 pages. Haakon Bendix #1240655. Published by Haakon Bendix (A0.1675071).Highway to Hell – Big Band Arrangement (AC/DC)
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes • 4 Trumpets • 4 Trombones • Guitar • Piano • Electric Bass • Drum Kit
Level: Medium (Grade 4) • Full Score + 17 Parts • 120 Bars (approx.)
Ignite your band’s energy with this bold and rock-solid Big Band arrangement of AC/DC’s legendary “Highway to Hell.” Designed for school ensembles, community bands, and professional groups alike, this chart delivers a tight, groove-based experience that captures the raw spirit of the original while remaining accessible and well-structured for rehearsals and concerts.
Features:
17 clearly notated parts, professionally engraved in 300 DPI resolution
(Alto 1–2, Tenor 1–2, Bari, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums)
Accurate articulations and dynamics throughout – ideal for teaching stylistic phrasing
Melody passed between sections (e.g. saxes, trumpets, guitar), creating contrast and variety
Consistent rock groove with notated drum part (no ad-lib necessary)
Compact form: ~120 bars – perfect for rehearsals and concert planning
Written in B♭ major, with clear roadmap sections and well-marked cues
Guitar and Rhythm Section:
Rhythm guitar part includes distortion and groove indicators
Piano is fully notated but can be comped freely if preferred
Electric bass is written out with driving 8th-note lines
Drum kit part includes fills, groove patterns, and ensemble figures – no improvisation required
Educational & Practical Use:
Excellent for teaching rock ensemble blend, tight section work, and form awareness
No extreme ranges – playable by high school and advanced middle school groups
Ideal for festivals, spring concerts, or themed “rock night” programs
What’s included:
Full conductor score (transposed)
17 separate parts (PDF format)
All files bundled in a convenient ZIP archive
File format: Professionally engraved PDFs, exported at 300 DPI
Approximate duration: 3:00 min
Total length: ca. 120 bars
If you're looking for a powerful, well-crafted and playable chart that brings a rock anthem to your jazz band repertoire — this is it. Let your audience know you're on the Highway to Hell… Big Band style.
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- ArrangeMe:
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- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- AC/DC
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Haakon Bendix