Go Tell It On The Mountain (A.Baylock)

Ignite your audience with A. Baylock's swinging big band arrangement of the traditional spiritual "Go Tell It On The Mountain," a vibrant jazz standard perfect for your ensemble. This professional-grade chart, designed for an easy difficulty level, offers a dynamic and engaging performance opportunity for both educational and professional big bands. Baylock's arrangement transforms the festive holiday classic into a lively jazz interpretation, ideal for Christmas concerts, holiday parties, or any event seeking a spirited and accessible big band showstopper. The arrangement features a medium-swing tempo feel, characterized by a driving yet comfortable rhythmic foundation that encourages a relaxed groove. Harmonically, it employs standard jazz voicings and progressions, making it approachable for developing musicians while still providing a rich sound. The instrumentation includes a full big band lineup: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.