White Boys by Galt Macdermot Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1144223

White Boys is one of the short but striking musical numbers from the iconic rock musical Hair. In this wind band arrangement, the original energetic and playful character of the song is preserved while being adapted to the colorful sonority of a modern concert band.

The arrangement follows the straightforward and rhythmically driven style of the original song. Clear melodic lines and lively accompaniment figures create a light, entertaining atmosphere that captures the theatrical spirit of the musical. The instrumentation allows different sections of the band to share the melodic material, while the rhythmic background maintains the forward momentum typical of the rock-influenced score.

Due to the brief length of the number, it works particularly well when performed together with Black Boys, just as the two songs appear in sequence in the original stage production of Hair. When paired, the two pieces form a compact and effective concert item that highlights the contrasting characters of the songs.

An optional vocal part is also included, allowing the arrangement to be performed either as an instrumental wind band piece or together with singers, bringing the performance even closer to the theatrical atmosphere of the original musical.

Instrumentation:

Full Score (A4 Portrait), Parts (A4 Portrait): Flute 1., 2., Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1., 2., 3., Bass Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone 1., 2., Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1., 2., 3., Horn in F, Trombone 1., 2., 3., Euphonium, Tuba, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Glockenspiel

Optional Parts:

Horn in Eb, Trombone in Bb 1., 2., 3. (T.C.), Euphonium in Bb (T.C.), Tuba in Eb (T.C.), Tuba in Bb (T.C.)

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