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"Jerome Kern Medley"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Jerome Kern Medley |
| Composer | J. Kern (arr: F.G.J. Absil) |
| Instrum. | Concert Band |
| Date | 1984 |
| Duration | 9'30 |
| Style | Maestoso - Swing - Latin - Ballad |
| Key | Various |
| Meter | Various |
| Measures | 307 |
| Tempo | Various |
| Grade | 3 |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Flute 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-2-3;
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Baritone 1-2-3, Tuba;
- Double Bass, Drums, Timpani, Percussion.
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
This medley for concert band consists of the following titles:
- Ol' Man River, maestoso opening, 14 mm. (0'40), Eb, 80 BPM,
- They didn't Believe Me, medium swing - latin, 66 mm. (2'10), Eb-F, 120 BPM,
- Pick Yourself Up, medium-up tempo swing, 66 mm. (1'30), F, 168 BPM,
- Yesterdays, ballad, 39 mm. (2'10), Dm, 60 BPM,
- All the Things You Are, allegro - medium swing, 34 mm. (1'00), Ab, 138 BPM,
- Long Ago and Far Away, latin, 88 mm. (2'00), F, 108 BPM (2/2).
The medley is based on a number of songs by Jerome Kern. The instrumentation requires a concert band. This arrangement is of medium grade complexity. The rhythm section must contain a bass player, preferably on both string bass and bass guitar, and drum set. Guitar and piano/keyboard may be added for improved rhythmic support.