That Swingin' Birthday Song

This version of everyone's favorite birthday song is written in 4/4, and is quite up-tempo with quarter note = 120.

You never know when your band might need to pull this one of the hat. Think of it as gig insurance.

The recording above is from the Zeropoint Big Band in State College, PA, featuring Dale Orris on trumpet and Matt Donovan on bari sax.

3-4 mins

Composed by: Traditional

Arranged by: Rick Hirsch

Ensemble: Jazz Ensemble

Format: Conductor Score & Parts

Parts included:

• Alto Saxes 1 & 2
• Tenor Saxes 3 & 4
• Baritone Sax
• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones (3 + bass tbn.)
• Guitar
• Piano (notated) 
• Bass
• Drums