Boom Boom: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by The Animals / As performed by Eric Clapton / As performed by John Lee Hooker / As performed by Big Head Todd The Monsters / Arranged by John Berry
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00293654
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Boom - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Boom Boom - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Boom Boom - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
Recorded by American blues singer John Lee Hooker in 1961, this remains one of his most identifiable and enduring songs. John Berry's bluesy swing version for young players includes the signature question and answer format along with a solo for any sax, then any trumpet, plus a short feature spot for the trombones.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00293654
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About the Artist: The Animals
The Animals emerged from Newcastle's rhythm and blues scene in the early 1960s, bringing raw energy and grit to electric blues interpretation. Their 1964 cover of "House of the Rising Sun" became a landmark recording, but the band's influence runs deeper than any single hit; they introduced American blues to generations of British and American listeners who might never have encountered the tradition otherwise.
Why we love this
Young ensembles thrive on material that combines immediate appeal with genuine musical substance, and this arrangement delivers both. The built-in conversation between saxes and trumpets keeps energy high while giving different sections meaningful solo moments, and John Berry's Grade 1.5 scoring means your students spend time on ensemble playing rather than struggling with note reading.
What to expect
Smoky and familiar, with that unmistakable blues swagger that makes students sit up straighter in their chairs. The arrangement captures Hooker's original groove while keeping the texture light enough that younger players can hear each other and feel the form unfolding.
Who it's for
Ensembles at the 1-2 year mark who are ready to engage with real jazz vocabulary and blues structure without drowning in technical demands. Directors looking for accessible material that teaches ensemble listening and sectional independence will find a practical choice here.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the rhythmic pocket in the rhythm section; this tune lives or dies on how locked in the drums, bass, and piano feel together.
- Shape the sax and trumpet question-and-answer dialogue with clear phrasing and space between phrases so the conversation lands cleanly.
- Give the trombone feature enough rehearsal time even though it's brief; a confident solo section sets off the whole ensemble.
- Let the blues character breathe rather than rushing the tempo; there's nothing wrong with a relaxed, slightly behind-the-beat feel in appropriate passages.
How to use it
Pair this with other early electric blues repertoire to build a short set exploring how the genre migrated across the Atlantic and influenced rock and roll. Its straightforward structure and recognizable melody make it work equally well as a concert opener or as the centerpiece of a blues-themed program.
Skills your students will build
- 12-bar blues form and harmonic progression
- Call-and-response phrasing and sectional dialogue
- Blues articulation and interpretation in swing style
- Solo development and improvisation fundamentals
- Rhythm section interlock and groove awareness