Title:

La Cucaracha (Woody Herman)

Product code:

1258

Style:

Latin

Tempo:

160

Grade:

Medium / Advanced

Duration:

2 mins 40 secs

Trumpets 1-4:

D6, D6, D6, A5

Trombones 1-4:

A4, A4, A4, F4

Arranged by:

Billy May

Transcribed by:

Jon Harpin

PDF Score sample:

Audio sample:

Description:

La Cucaracha - Woody Herman version for jazz orchestra. Although it is one of Woody Herman's less well known works, La Cucaracha is nevertheless a great piece of latin scoring by Billy May which develops this simple tune into a fine number. The reeds are scored for CTTTB, but we have included an optional Alto part to be played in lieu of the second Tenor, giving you a CTATB section. Being a Herman chart, the solo spots are all for Clarinet, and the sectional band writing is supportive of the soloist and blastingly powerful in the tutti sections. A fine transcription from Jon Harpin. There are no sax doubles.

Price

£37.95
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