What Is Hip: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By David Garibaldi / By Emilio Castillo / By Stephen Kupka / As performed by Tower Of Power / Arranged by Mike Tomaro
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00202206
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| What Is Hip - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Piano | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Bass | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Drums | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Alternate Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Alternate Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| What Is Hip - Alternate Trombone | $6.00 |
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Here is the signature tune from the definitive funk band, Tower of Power. Scored for just 6 horns, this dynamic and authentic chart offers your band a challenge that is worth the extra effort.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00202206
More about this title
About the Composer: David Garibaldi
David Garibaldi picked up drumsticks in elementary school in the San Francisco Bay Area and turned professional by 17. In 1970, he joined Tower of Power, the legendary funk outfit that would define his career for the next decade. His playing during those years earned him five consecutive Modern Drummer Reader's Poll wins in the R&B/Funk category and a permanent spot on the publication's honor roll.
Beyond the bandstand, Garibaldi has shaped generations of percussionists through teaching positions at Dick Grove School of Music, California State University Northridge, and the Percussion Institute of Technology. His written contributions span instructional books like Future Sounds (Alfred Music Publishing), which Modern Drummer named one of the 10 greatest drum books ever published, and articles in percussion publications worldwide.
Why we love this
Mike Tomaro's arrangement captures the pocket and attitude of Tower of Power's original while making it achievable for a 6-horn section. The chart demands serious rhythmic precision and section blend without sacrificing the funk groove that makes this tune so instantly recognizable. Your ensemble gets to play authentic Tower of Power material, which means they're learning from the source rather than a watered-down facsimile.
What to expect
Irresistible and funky. The arrangement swings with that Bay Area soul that Tower of Power made legendary, complete with punchy horn hits and a pocket so deep your students will feel it in their bodies. Playing this chart isn't just about reading notes; it's about inhabiting a groove that has stood the test of time.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3-4 level who want to program something with real groove and credibility. This works best for groups with solid section balance and a rhythm section comfortable playing in a funk pocket.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the hi-hat and kick drum locked in an unshakeable relationship; the groove lives in that conversation between drums and bass.
- Balance the horn section so no single voice dominates the stabs and unisons. Each part needs presence without stepping on the others.
- Nail the articulation on the horn figures before worrying about speed. Precision of attack matters more than raw tempo for this style.
- Let the rhythm section sit slightly behind the beat rather than chasing ahead; funk thrives when it feels relaxed, not rushed.
How to use it
Program this as a feature or closer on a concert where you want to shift energy and showcase how your ensemble handles a contemporary groove. It pairs well on a jazz-focused concert alongside swing standards, giving audiences a feel for the full range of jazz language your students command.
Skills your students will build
- Funk groove phrasing and pocket playing
- Section balance in a 6-horn configuration
- Articulation clarity in horn stabs and syncopated figures
- Rhythmic precision in mixed subdivisions
- Reading authentic funk charts with respect to style