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Few charts in the big band repertoire hit harder than Groovin' Hard — the Buddy Rich Band's signature showpiece that has electrified audiences and intimidated drummers for decades. This arrangement brings that same energy within reach of developing players, carefully adapted for high school and college jazz ensembles without losing the drive, intensity, and authenticity that make the original so iconic.
The arranging approach is deliberate: modifications are strategic rather than cosmetic, preserving the spirit and feel of the Buddy Rich Band version while making the technical demands manageable for medium-advanced players. Sax soli writing, featured improvisation sections, and a prominent drum solo give your strongest players room to shine, while the ensemble writing remains idiomatic and true to the big band tradition throughout.
Well-suited for concert performance, festival, and adjudication programming, this is the kind of chart that makes an impression on judges and audiences alike — and gives your ensemble something genuinely worth working toward. Included historical and program notes provide context on the chart's place in big band history, adding depth to the performance experience for students and listeners.
Score and all individual parts included.
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