A Saint-sational Trio!: Score
Based on "When the Saints Go Marching In" (Featuring a Trumpet Trio with Concert Band)
Traditional / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0004165
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Description
Spotlight your three hottest trumpet soloists in this Dixieland-style feature. Based on "When the Saints Go Marching In," this fresh arrangement has a contemporary high-energy flavor. Swing on in with some hip saints! (3:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
130
SKU:
00-PR-0004165
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and educational contexts. His arrangements are known for their accessibility at lower grade levels combined with genuine musical sophistication and contemporary style, making him a trusted voice for directors seeking repertoire that engages both students and audiences.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a New Orleans street parade without requiring advanced technical chops from your trumpet section. The Dixieland idiom gives three soloists equal time to shine, and Story's contemporary approach to the swing style keeps the piece from feeling nostalgic or dated—your band will sound modern and confident.
What to expect
Hip, celebratory, and thoroughly alive. The arrangement swings with genuine groove while maintaining a light, accessible quality that invites audiences in rather than asking them to work. It's the sound of brass players having genuine fun together, grounded in a musical tradition but speaking in a contemporary voice.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 3 level with at least three capable trumpet soloists who can handle swing idiom comfortably. The piece works equally well for concert programming or pep band contexts, and it's especially valuable for programs looking to showcase individual players without isolating them from the ensemble sound.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the trumpet solos carefully in relation to the ensemble; they should cut through the texture without the band overwhelming them. A brief rehearsal focus on dynamic control in the supporting sections pays immediate dividends.
- Shape the swing feel by anchoring the rhythm section's articulation. The groove depends on consistent, relaxed eighth-note subdivision rather than strict metronomic precision.
- Let the three trumpet soloists rotate through their features without rushing the transitions. These moments of handoff are part of the arrangement's charm and should breathe naturally.
- The 3:45 runtime suggests this works best at a tempo that feels danceable and propulsive without sacrificing the soloists' ability to phrase expressively over the changes.
How to use it
Program this as a showcase feature on a winter or spring concert, ideally positioned where it can energize the room without overshadowing the concert's more substantial works. It also functions beautifully as a pep band staple or opening number for a jazz-focused concert, giving your strongest trumpets early stage time and audience confidence.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and phrasing over jazz changes
- Solo performance with ensemble accompaniment
- Section feature coordination (three trumpet parts)
- Contemporary interpretation of traditional jazz idiom
- Dynamic balance between solo and ensemble voices