Woodchoppers Ball (M.Collins)

Unleash the enduring swing of "Woodchoppers Ball" with Myles Collins' dynamic big band arrangement, a 59-page score designed for intermediate to advanced ensembles. This iconic jazz standard, while its original composer remains uncredited in many publications, gained widespread recognition through Woody Herman's First Herd, becoming a quintessential example of the jump blues and early swing era. Collins' meticulous orchestration captures the infectious energy and driving rhythm that defined the original, presenting a vibrant interpretation perfect for both educational and professional big bands. Expect a medium-up tempo feel, characterized by a steady, propulsive swing eighth-note rhythm and a harmonically rich, yet accessible, blues-based vocabulary. This comprehensive arrangement includes a full score and individual parts for a standard 5-saxophone, 4-trumpet, 4-trombone, and 4-rhythm section lineup (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, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums).