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When the Saints Go Marching In: Full Orchestra Oversized Score

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When the Saints Go Marching In: Full Orchestra Oversized Score

When the Saints Go Marching In: Full Orchestra Oversized Score

Traditional Folk / arr. Richard Hayman

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When the Saints Go Marching In, arranged by Richard Hayman, derives from the traditional American gospel song that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with early printed versions appearing by the 1920s and the melody gaining international fame through New Orleans jazz performances, most notably those of Louis Armstrong. Rooted in spiritual and revivalist traditions, the song became a staple of brass band processions and jazz funerals. Richard Hayman (1920-2014) - renowned as an arranger, harmonica virtuoso, and principal pops conductor of the Boston Pops - crafted his orchestral arrangement in the mid-20th century, transforming the familiar tune into a polished symphonic jazz-inflected showpiece. Hayman's arrangement remains a lively and audience-pleasing concert favorite. Instrumentation: 2+1(Picc).2+1(EH).2+1(BCl).2+1(CBsn): 4.4.3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Pno.Hp.Banj(or Gtr): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set). Newly engraved edition. 11x14 oversized full score.

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Series: Kalmus Oversized Score Library
Publisher: EDWIN F KALMUS
ISBN13: 979-889-810-8892
UPC: 612735706371
SKU: 36-A860001OS
Instrumentation: 2+1(Picc).2+1(EH).2+1(BCl).2+1(CBsn): 4.4.3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Pno.Hp.Banj(or Gtr): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set)

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About the Arranger: Richard Hayman

Richard Hayman (1920-2014) was a virtuoso harmonica player, prolific arranger, and conductor who shaped the Boston Pops sound during his tenure as principal pops conductor. His gift for orchestration lay in his ability to honor a melody's essential character while enriching it with sophisticated harmonic color and clear structural architecture. Hayman understood how to write for orchestra in ways that were both musically substantial and immediately engaging to audiences.

Why we love this

Hayman captures the infectious spirit of this New Orleans standard without resorting to pastiche or oversimplification. The arrangement gives substantial moments to your brass and woodwind sections while the strings and rhythm section anchor the harmonic foundation, making it a genuine conversation between orchestral colors rather than a solo feature with accompaniment. It's the kind of piece that leaves audiences smiling and your musicians feeling like they've played something both fun and musically coherent.

What to expect

Bright, celebratory, and full of movement. The arrangement swings with the confidence of someone who knew both the jazz tradition and the concert hall, pairing accessible melody with harmonic sophistication. You feel the weight of a full orchestra behind a melody most audiences already know and love.

Who it's for

Full orchestras seeking a crowd-pleasing concert opener or closer that requires serious ensemble coordination without excessive technical difficulty. Teachers and conductors who want their students to experience authentic jazz vocabulary and New Orleans tradition filtered through skilled symphonic orchestration.

How to get the most out of it

  • Bring out the rhythm section's groove in the B section by asking the banjo (or guitar substitute), piano, and bass to lock onto a relaxed swing feel rather than march strictly.
  • Balance the trumpet and cornet lines against the clarinet choir; these voices often weave together and should be equally heard without one dominating.
  • Let the percussion section shape the transitions between sections; timpani rolls and cymbal swells can punctuate the form without dragging the tempo.
  • Shape dynamic phrases in the woodwind countermelodies so they support rather than compete with the main tune carried by brass.

How to use it

Open a pops concert or holiday program with this to set an upbeat tone immediately. It also works beautifully as a finale if you want to send the audience out happy, or as a bridge between classical and American music repertoire in a concert exploring American musical traditions.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing ensemble sound across four woodwind doubles and expanding brass sections
  • Reading and executing swing rhythms and syncopation in an orchestral context
  • Controlling dynamic shape within melodic phrases rather than playing at one volume
  • Coordinating rhythm section (piano, banjo/guitar, bass) with full ensemble
  • Understanding form and section transitions in arrangements of popular melodies

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