Hit Me With A Hot Note: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Don George / By Duke Ellington / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00033568
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This sizzling Duke Ellington classic will be a super feature for pop and jazz choirs. Use the live band for extra impact! Instrumental ePak (parts for Trumpet I II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Baritone Sax, Guitar, Bass and Drums). Performance Time: Approx.2:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00033568
More about this title
About the Composer: Don George
Don George was a prolific lyricist and composer whose work spanned the golden age of American popular song. He collaborated with some of jazz's greatest arrangers and composers, bringing wit and sophistication to the Great American Songbook. His compositions became standards in both vocal and instrumental contexts, showcasing his gift for memorable melodies and clever lyrical content.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement captures the irresistible swagger of Ellington's era while keeping the chart accessible for student jazz ensembles. The trumpet and saxophone voices shine without overwhelming the choral parts, and the rhythm section foundation lets younger players dig into authentic swing feel. Programming this gives your choir instant credibility with the jazz world.
What to expect
Hot, tight, and undeniably cool. The arrangement sparkles with the urbane sophistication of Duke's world while maintaining infectious forward momentum. Your singers and instrumentalists get to feel what it means to swing.
Who it's for
Pop and jazz choirs ready to tackle a feature that demands ensemble precision and style awareness. Both high school groups seeking their first big jazz number and college ensembles wanting a crowd pleaser will find real satisfaction here.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the band so the brass doesn't overpower the vocals; the drums and bass anchor the groove while the horns respond and punctuate.
- Lock the ride cymbal pattern early in rehearsals so the ensemble hears the swing pocket before layering in the written figures.
- Work the syncopated hits between choir and horns as call and response, treating each line as a musical conversation rather than competing voices.
- Have your soloists (especially trumpet and tenor sax) listen to classic Ellington recordings to absorb the era's phrasing and tone color.
How to use it
Save this for a concert moment when you want to shift energy and show your versatility as an ensemble. It works particularly well as a second-half opener or as the penultimate selection before an uplifting closer. The approximately 2:40 duration fits neatly into most concert sets without eating up stage time.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and phrasing in a jazz idiom
- Ensemble synchronization across choir and instrumental sections
- Reading syncopated rhythmic figures in combination with a rhythm section
- Balancing blend when mixing voices with brass and reed instruments
- Listening for groove and pocket while singing or playing a written part