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Wade in the Water
5385152
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Wade in the Water by Michael Sweeney Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Details

  • Ensembles:
    Concert Band
    Genres:
    Spirituals
    Publishers:
    Hal Leonard
    Series:
    Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method
    Instrumentation:
    1 - Baritone T.C. - 2
    1 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2
    1 - Bb Clarinet - 12
    1 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2
    1 - Bb Trumpet - 10
    1 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1
    1 - Eb Alto Saxophone - 4
    1 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1
    1 - F Horn - 4
    1 - Flute - 8
    8 - Full Score - 1
    1 - Keyboard Percussion - 2
    1 - Oboe - 2
    1 - Percussion 1 - 4
    1 - Percussion 2 - 2
    1 - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon - 8
    1 - Tuba - 4
    UPC:
    073999609523
Concert Band (Score & Parts) - beginning

SKU: HL.860952

Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Essential Elements Performer Level. Concert, Spiritual. Score and parts (with online audio). 76 pages. Hal Leonard #860952. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.860952).

UPC: 073999609523. 9.0x12.0x0.325 inches.

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Here is a marvelous yet easy arrangement of this familiar spiritual in a gospel-rock style. The flutes and percussion start things off, then the entire band joins in the fun. Woodwinds and brass trade phrases and there is even a short canonic section bringing everything to a grand finish. (1:55).

About Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method

About Essential Elements Band Method: Essential Elements Band Method provides a complete system of books and accompanying materials that make the educator's job easier, and the students' learning more thorough and enjoyable. By Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgens, Linda Petersen.

  • Wade In The Water

Ratings + Reviews

★ Based on 2 Reviews
★
Maria R.
December 16, 2025
Fun and Achievable Band Piece!
I absolutely love playing this 'Wade in the Water' arrangement with my community band! Michael Sweeney's gospel-rock style is so uplifting, and the 'Beginning' level means it's genuinely enjoyable without being overwhelming. It's fantastic to play a familiar spiritual that sounds great and feels authentic. Definitely a highlight for our rehearsals and performances, bringing a lot of joy.
★
Marcus J.
December 15, 2025
Masterful Ensemble Writing for Beginners
As an ensemble director, I appreciate how Sweeney's 'Wade in the Water' supports collaborative playing. This 'Beginning' level arrangement expertly balances parts, allowing woodwinds and brass to trade phrases effectively. The overall band texture supports the iconic melody beautifully, culminating in a short canonic section that fosters crucial listening skills and seamless group musicianship for young players.

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This score is ideal for beginning student musicians using the Essential Elements instructional method, and their band directors. As a Concert Band arrangement at the Beginner level, it offers an accessible way to perform this title. Its clear identification of arrangement level, high production value from the Hal Leonard Essential Elements series, and professional arrangement by Michael Sweeney make it suitable for developing ensemble skills in an educational context.

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