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When the Saints Go Marching In: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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When the Saints Go Marching In: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

When the Saints Go Marching In: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

By Traditional/ Folk, ed./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.

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Series: Kalmus Symphonic Pops
Publisher: EDWIN F KALMUS
UPC: 612735674786
SKU: 36-A860090
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 multi-talented musician whose career spanned arranging, conducting, and performance. A virtuoso harmonica player and principal pops conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, Hayman built his reputation on crafting accessible yet sophisticated orchestrations that brought popular standards and folk melodies to concert stages.

Hayman's gift lay in his ability to honor a tune's character while expanding its harmonic and instrumental vocabulary. His arrangements became staples of American pops programming, balancing symphonic depth with the rhythmic energy that made them crowd favorites. This orchestration of "When the Saints Go Marching In" exemplifies his approach: familiar melody, fresh orchestral color, and genuine entertainment value.

Why we love this

Hayman's orchestration strips away any sentimental treatment and leans into the tune's kinetic joy. The arrangement moves, it swings without losing symphonic clarity, and the varied instrumental colors keep both the orchestra and audience engaged. For programs seeking a piece that feels neither too serious nor too lightweight, this sits in that rare middle ground where musicianship and accessibility meet.

What to expect

A second line in symphonic clothing. The arrangement pulses with the earthy momentum of New Orleans brass bands while speaking the language of the concert hall, warm, animated, and fundamentally life-affirming. It swings without pretension.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking a showpiece that connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. This arrangement works equally well for professional symphony pops concerts, university orchestras, and advanced high school ensembles with solid reading skills and the instrumentation to support full orchestral color.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody across your first violins and woodwinds in the opening statement; the arrangement relies on clarity of line to establish the tune before percussion and brass textures thicken.
  • Address the banjo or guitar part early in rehearsals. Even if you substitute guitar, its rhythmic character shapes the swing feel, so nail the subdivision with your rhythm section.
  • Let the timpani and percussion colors breathe. Haym's orchestration uses them sparingly but purposefully, overwrought dynamics flatten the arrangement's sophistication.
  • The brass sections carry both harmonic weight and punctuation. Brass balance troubles here often reveal uneven articulation across the section; lock that first.

How to use it

Program this in the second half of a pops concert, where its infectious energy and broad appeal will energize an audience after more demanding repertoire. It pairs beautifully with other American spiritual arrangements or jazz-inflected symphonic works, and serves as an excellent closer or near-closer for community concerts.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing jazz-inflected harmony and swing rhythm within a classical orchestral framework
  • Coordinating sectional independence (especially rhythm section and percussion) within full ensemble texture
  • Shaping ensemble phrasing and dynamic control across varied instrumentation
  • Reading and executing parts that move fluidly between structured harmonic language and interpretive swing

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