Battle Hymn of the Republic: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Battle Hymn of the Republic: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Battle Hymn of the Republic: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50945
Price: 52.00 USD
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Words by Julia Ward Howe, music by William Steffe / arr. Mike Kamuf

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-50945

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Wow! This terrific chart is inspired by the iconic Clark Terry version featuring two trumpets with plungers. A swing chart played around 112 BPM with sample solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, a hot sax soli, a stop-time shout chorus with bari sax setting the groove. Check this fine chart out! (4:35)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6977-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6977-5

UPC: 038081591667

SKU: 00-50945

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About the Composer: William Steffe

William Steffe composed "Battle Hymn of the Republic" in 1861, setting Julia Ward Howe's lyrics to a melody that became one of America's most enduring patriotic songs. His work transcended its Civil War era origins to become a staple of American musical culture, adapted countless times across genres and ensembles.

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Why we love this

Mike Kamuf's arrangement channels the swagger of Clark Terry's legendary plunger trumpet interpretation while keeping the chart accessible for Grade 2.5 ensembles. The stop-time shout chorus, bari sax groove, and written-out tenor and trumpet solos give students genuine jazz vocabulary to absorb and perform, making this both musically authentic and pedagogically sound.

What to expect

A lively, swinging take on a familiar anthem that doesn't ignore its source material but reinvents it through a jazz lens. The plunger trumpets give it personality and humor, the sax soli add punch, and the stop-time shout chorus delivers a moment of collective energy that lands every time.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the Grade 2.5 level with solid section players and at least one capable tenor saxophonist and second trumpet ready to take written solos. This chart works equally well for school jazz bands exploring swing literature and college community ensembles seeking accessible yet musically substantive arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the two plunger trumpets carefully during the statement of the theme; they should blend rather than compete, letting the muted articulation speak clearly.
Lock the stop-time shout chorus as a section; the bari sax sets the pocket, so rhythm section and horns must respond tightly to that foundation.
Encourage soloists to use the written examples as launching points rather than rigid scripts. Once students internalize the style, they can develop their own approaches over these changes.
Dial in the swing at 112 BPM before running full-tempo sections; the chart's effectiveness relies on a relaxed, confident groove rather than rushing the tempo.

How to use it

Program this as a festival or contest selection where familiarity with the tune gives the arrangement immediate impact while the swing groove and solo sections showcase your ensemble's musicianship. It also pairs nicely on a concert with other American standards, bridging patriotic repertoire and jazz literature in a way that feels organic rather than forced.