Blues in the Night: Tonal Bass Drum Sheet Music Preview

Blues in the Night: Tonal Bass Drum

By Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen / arr. Ralph Ford / percussion arr. Bryden Atwater

Grade: 4.5 (Advanced)

Item: 00-PC-0018143_TBD

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This absolute classic was the winner of the 1941 Oscar for best original song. If you've "got the horses" you will love this chart. Four trumpet and four trombone soloists, as well as a blistering percussion break are featured in this spectacular Ralph Ford arrangement. This is not for the faint of heart!
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Series: Diamond Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 296
SKU: 00-PC-0018143_TBD
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Blues in the Night” — Marching Band

You're viewing the Tonal Bass Drum part for Blues in the Night by Johnny Mercer , arranged by Ralph Ford. Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 26 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Johnny Mercer
Arranger Ralph Ford
Grade / Level Grade: 4½ (Advanced)
Ensemble Marching Band
Individual Parts 26 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Blues in the Night”?

This Marching Band arrangement includes 26 individual parts: Flute, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st Trumpet Quartet 1, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, Horn in B flat, 1st Trombone Quartet 1, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, Electric Bass, Bells, Xylophone, Cymbals, Snare Drum, Tonal Bass Drum, Auxiliary Percussion, Quad-Toms. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Blues in the Night”?

“Blues in the Night” is rated Grade: 4½ (Advanced), written for Marching Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Flute 12
1st B-flat Clarinet 6
2nd B-flat Clarinet 6
E-flat Alto Saxophone 6
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 6
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 2
1st Trumpet Quartet 1 8
1st B-flat Trumpet 8
2nd B-flat Trumpet 8
3rd B-flat Trumpet 8
1st F Horn 4
Horn in B flat 4
1st Trombone Quartet 1 4
1st Trombone 4
2nd Trombone 4
Baritone B.C. 4
Baritone T.C. 4
Tuba 6
Electric Bass 2
Bells 2
Xylophone 2
Cymbals 4
Snare Drum 3
Tonal Bass Drum 3
Auxiliary Percussion 2
Quad-Toms 2
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Blues in the Night: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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