Purple Haze: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Jimi Hendrix / Arranged by Jay Bocook / Arranged by Will Rapp
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00124123
$65.00
Pickup currently not available
Buy Extra Parts (Digital PDF Download)
| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Haze - Full Score | $8.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - 1st Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - 2nd Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Bells | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Xylophone | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Purple Haze - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 |
Parts Added to Cart!
Description
Here is Jimi Hendrix' signature tune in a dramatic and effective setting by Jay Bocook and Will Rapp. Perfect as a centerpiece for a Hendrix field show, or just by itself rockin' in the stands.
Purple Haze: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00124123
More about this title
About the Composer: Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix revolutionized electric guitar playing and rock music in the late 1960s through his fearless experimentation with tone, distortion, and feedback. His innovative approach to the instrument and his catalog of iconic compositions have influenced musicians across every genre for over five decades. In the classroom and on the field, his work remains a gateway to understanding modern music history and the creative possibilities of electric sound.
Hendrix's compositions balance raw energy with sophisticated harmonic sensibilities, making them compelling subjects for educational arrangements. His influence on popular music is unmatched, and introducing students to his signature pieces connects them to a lineage of musical innovation and risk-taking that defines contemporary music.
Why we love this
Bocook and Rapp have captured the essence of what makes 'Purple Haze' unforgettable while translating it authentically to the marching band medium. The arrangement preserves the iconic riff and the building intensity that defines the original, giving your students a piece they already recognize and can feel genuinely proud to perform. This works as both a centerpiece statement and a crowd favorite that connects audiences to music history.
What to expect
Hypnotic and electric from the first note. The arrangement wraps students in the haze of Hendrix's original sound while the marching band instrumentation gives it a propulsive, almost trance-like momentum. There's swagger and attitude here, but also the controlled power of ensemble precision working together to create something larger than the sum of its parts.
Who it's for
Directors seeking a contemporary rock centerpiece that connects with student musicians and audiences alike. This works for groups comfortable with rock idioms and wanting to program something beyond traditional concert band repertoire. It's equally effective as a standalone showcase or as the anchor of a Hendrix-themed or rock-inspired field show.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the opening riff into a tight unison or small-section sound before expanding it across the full band; the clarity of that iconic figure sets the entire arrangement's foundation.
- Build the dynamics gradually through the form rather than jumping to full volume early; the piece gains its power through cumulative intensity.
- Balance the distorted rock quality with clean articulation so the marching band sound remains crisp even when the music pushes toward heavier colors.
- Use the field spacing and visual staging to reflect the music's building tension, allowing the arrangement's drama to unfold spatially as well as sonically.
How to use it
Build a late-season concert or field show around this as a climactic moment that showcases your band's ability to handle modern idioms and non-traditional repertoire. It pairs naturally with other rock or popular music arrangements, or it can stand alone as a bold programming choice that demonstrates musical range. Consider placing it near the end of a set where the energy and recognition factor will leave a lasting impression.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and dynamics across rock idioms
- Ensemble balance when featuring iconic melodic figures
- Articulation and tone control in contemporary music styles
- Understanding distortion and amplified rock sound in acoustic arrangement