Blues in the Night: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Blues in the Night: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Blues in the Night: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26988
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen / arr. Ralph Ford / percussion arr. Bryden Atwater

Grade: 4.5 (Advanced)

Item: 00-26988

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This absolute classic was the winner of the 1941 Oscar for best original song. If you've "got the horses" you will love this chart. Four trumpet and four trombone soloists, as well as a blistering percussion break are featured in this spectacular Ralph Ford arrangement. This is not for the faint of heart!

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Series: Diamond Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 296

UPC: 038081303666

SKU: 00-26988

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About the Composer: Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer was one of America's most prolific and versatile lyricists, with a gift for crafting words that sit naturally on the melody and capture genuine emotion. His partnership with composer Harold Arlen produced some of the Great American Songbook's most enduring standards, and his ability to write for both intimate jazz settings and grand theatrical moments made him essential to American musical theater and film.

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Why we love this

This Ford arrangement takes a 1941 Oscar winner and transforms it into a feature-worthy marching band showcase that demands real chops from your section leaders. The distributed solo writing for four trumpets and four trombones means you can build this piece around your strongest players, and the percussion break gives your battery a genuine moment to shine. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing, historically grounded jazz standard that reminds audiences why brass bands matter.

What to expect

Sultry and driving, with the late-night energy of classic jazz standards translated to the marching field. The arrangement pulls you through dramatic contrasts, from intimate solo work to full ensemble power, all underpinned by that unmistakable blues harmonic language that feels both sophisticated and deeply human.

Who it's for

Advanced high school bands and college ensembles with strong solo brass players and a confident percussion section. This piece demands maturity in jazz interpretation and the technical facility to execute the fast passagework cleanly.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the four trumpet soloists carefully during the ensemble passages; they need to cut through but not overwhelm the harmonic foundation.
Give your trombone quartet distinct character in their solo section. The blues idiom rewards personality and slight rhythmic liberties within the ensemble.
The percussion break requires precision rehearsal and confidence. Your battery should own that moment without apology.
Emphasize the bluesy inflections and bent notes in both brass sections. This isn't straight classical articulation; lean into the jazz vocabulary.

How to use it

Perfect as a feature mid-program or as a show closer that changes the mood entirely from typical marching fare. The historical pedigree and sophisticated arranging make it work equally well in concert settings or on the field.