It Might As Well Be Swing (D.Beach)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Doug Beach’s electrifying arrangement of "It Might As Well Be Swing," a dynamic chart that brings classic swing energy with Beach's signature contemporary flair. This medium difficulty big band arrangement, suitable for advanced high school or college ensembles, delivers a sophisticated, swinging punch ideal for concerts, festivals, or any performance seeking a crowd-pleasing opener or feature. The arrangement, encompassing 36 pages of meticulously crafted music, provides all individual parts for Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. While the composer of "It Might As Well Be Swing" remains unknown, Beach's arrangement reimagines this jazz standard with a vibrant, up-tempo feel, characterized by driving rhythmic patterns and accessible yet harmonically rich voicings. Doug Beach’s "It Might As Well Be Swing" is thoughtfully constructed to engage both performers and audiences.