Dancin' at the Great Gate (Mussorgsky) Ed Kiefer

(with apologies to Mussorgsky)
Band with Electronic Accompaniment
Number of Players:Standard + CD
Copyright:2012
Flute
Oboe (optional)
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bassoon (optional)

Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
F Horn Trombone
Euphonium (B.C.)
Baritone (T.C.)
Tuba

Percussion 1 (snare drum)
Percussion 2 (bas drum, crash cymbals)
Bells & Vibraphone (optional)
Marimba (optional)
When writing this series, I wanted to created a bridge between what young band students hear every day on the radio, TV, & movies with other types of music that they may not be familiar. I also wanted to make sure the students and their audiences have fun! This is not a new idea. We have added rock/disco beats and jazz swing to Bach and Beethoven before. This series is simply an updated version, infusing good classical music with hip hop, funk, and more. With each arrangement comes a CD (or you can download the mp3 track from the C. Alan
Publications website) with an engaging drum n' bass beat that complements the arrangements, varying as the pieces progresses, yet remaining simple enough to make it easy to play along. The band will have a blast playing along to a booming bass while learning important classical melodies. The arrangements are easy and
well within the reach of younger players. They may also be performed without the recorded track, but it's much more fun with it! As a middle school band director, I was always looking for fun ways to introduce my students to all kinds of music. I was also looking for a fun way to keep students engaged and help them realize the commonalities between their pop music and other styles. This series will help you with these objectives. Most of all, have fun!
- Ed Kiefer