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!