Chanukah Joy: variations on Ma'oz Tzur

This joyous jazz waltz is one of the very few big band Chanukah arrangements. It's a set of swinging variations on Ma'oz Tzur (Rock of Ages). 

Almost every player gets a short written solo, and your tenor and trombone soloists will get to stretch out.  You may hear echoes of Bob Mintzer, an important mentor to arranger Rick Hirsch.

4.5 mins

Composed by: Traditional Jewish

Arranged by: Rick Hirsch

Ensemble: Jazz Ensemble

Format: Conductor Score & Parts

Parts included:

• Soprano Sax 1
• Alto Sax 1 — sub. for Soprano
• Alto Sax 2
• Tenor Saxes 3 & 4
• Baritone Sax
• 4 Trumpets (tpt. 4 is on Flugel)
• 4 Trombones (incl. Bass Tbn.)
• Guitar
• Piano
• Bass
• Drums
• Vibraphone (opt.)
• Flute (opt.)
• Baritone Horn T.C. (opt.: sub. for Tbn. 3)