By Spiritual. Arranged by Michael Brown. Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: S. Jazz Ensemble. Level: Grade 3. Score and Set of Parts. Composed 2001. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.43674S

Composed by Spiritual. Arranged by Rick Hirsch. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz; Sacred; Spiritual. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:04. Alfred Music #00-43674S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43674S).

UPC: 038081494753. English. Spiritual.

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1. A great chart for all occasions. (3:04).

Jazz Band - Grade 1

SKU: XC.OJE2301

Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Carl Strommen. Jazz Odyssey Series Grade 1. Rock. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #OJE2301. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.OJE2301).

Instantly recognizable, this traditional spiritual receives the full Carl Strommen treatment and showcases the entire band. The familiar, bluesy melody is carefully crafted to be perfect for younger jazz groups.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4853-00

Arranged by Barton. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4853-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4853-00).

This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, Down to the River kicks into high gear, with the composer’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Down to the River is accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with lots of appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!

Arranged by Andy Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2005. Duration 0:03:01

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-4956-01

Arranged by Barton. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4956-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4956-01).

This up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is fire! From start to finish, Wayfaring Stranger is high octane all the way, featuring Larry Barton’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this chart features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation or full big band, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Wayfaring Stranger will be accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with performer and audience appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!