Hip Hug Her: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Donald Dunn / As performed by Booker T. Jones / As performed by Booker T. The MG's / Arranged by Rick Stitzel
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00381554
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Hip Hug Her - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Hip Hug Her - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
This tune is an example of classic RB funk from the influential '60s band Booker T. the MG's. With its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this tune never grows old. The solo section in this easy arrangement can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire section.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00381554
More about this title
About the Artist: Donald Dunn
Donald Dunn was the bassist and a core member of Booker T. the MG's, the Memphis based quartet that defined the sound of Stax Records and became one of the most sampled funk bands in music history. His melodic, syncopated bass lines provided the rhythmic and harmonic foundation for hits that crossed genre boundaries from soul to rock, influencing generations of musicians across all styles.
Why we love this
Rick Stitzel's Grade 2 arrangement captures the propulsive groove and melodic hooks that made the original such an enduring classic, while keeping the ensemble parts accessible enough for students still building their chops. The optional solo section works equally well as a feature for your lead trumpet or as a full section moment, giving you flexibility based on who you have in the stand this year.
What to expect
Infectious and propulsive. The tune sits in that sweet spot between a studied arrangement and a jam session, where the written parts create a rock-solid foundation for musicians to feel the pocket together. It's the kind of piece that reminds students why they wanted to play jazz in the first place.
Who it's for
Grade 2 jazz ensembles looking for repertoire that energizes students with authentic funk vocabulary and teaches them how to lock into a groove. This works especially well for programs mixing traditional jazz with soul and R&B styles, or for combos and full ensembles alike.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section (bass, drums, guitar if included) into a tight pocket before rehearsing the melody. This tune lives or dies by its groove, so anchor everything there first.
- Let the riff-based melodies breathe with clear articulation. Funk phrasing demands precision with the written rhythms rather than over-interpretation.
- If featuring a trumpet soloist, establish the harmonic foundation and chord changes thoroughly in section rehearsals so the improviser knows exactly where to land.
How to use it
Program this early in the academic year to teach ensemble cohesion and groove fundamentals. It pairs naturally with other Stax era material or other funk standards, and works equally well on a casual performance or a more formal concert setting where you want to shift the energy.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with syncopated rhythms and a defined pocket
- Understanding funk articulation and phrasing
- Responding to a clear harmonic framework during improvisation
- Balancing individual lines within a riff-based texture
- Reading ensemble parts that support rather than compete with a soloist