Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by John Denver Jazz Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1735455

This arrangement of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," by Shane Porter, offers a joyful and spirited setting of the beloved Christmas classic. Tailored for the high school music educator’s jazz ensemble that needs the next level up challenge. Professional Big Bands and Jazz Ensembles will rip through this chart as easily as Rudolph navigated the foggy Christmas night!

After the mellow introduction with saxes and optional Flugelhorn lead line, the drummer counts in the swing waltz feel. From the first downbeat of the first 3/4 section, the chart moves between a 3/4 swing waltz and a 4/4 hard swing section. The arrangement is particularly engaging for up-and-coming or professional drummers due to its exciting 3 over 4 polyrhythmic feel. The drummer can stay in “4/4” the whole time with the high hat hitting beats 2-1-3 (or every two beats with the only exception being the transition from 4/4 back to 3/4) and the rim-click on 2-3-1 (or every 3 beats through the waltz sections) providing a dynamic polyrhythmic challenge and contrast.

Solo sections are featured for Alto Saxophone, Tenor or Trumpet (harmon mute suggested), and keyboards. The baritone saxophone plays integral lines in combination with the Bass player or the full sax section. This arrangement is bound to bring the cheerful holiday feeling to every audience, offering an engaging and musically rich experience, perfect for holiday concerts and performances by advanced ensembles.

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