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African Marching Song: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Traditional / arr. John O'Reilly

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0000509

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The South African folk classic "Siyahamba" is authentically treated in this special arrangement for young band. Repeating percussion patterns using tom toms, bass drum, claves, and cowbell keep the African feel moving while syncopated block harmonies round out the accompaniment. Trumpets and flutes get to shine on the opening melody, and in typical African call and response tradition, everyone gets to join in as the arrangement progresses. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series: Accent on Achievement
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 124
SKU: 00-PK-0000509
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “African Marching Song” — Concert Band

This Grade: 1½ (Easy) Concert Band arrangement includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 18 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Arranger John O'Reilly
Grade / Level Grade: 1½ (Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 18 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “African Marching Song”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 18 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone T.C., Tuba, Bells, 1st Percussion, Piano Accompaniment. 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 “African Marching Song”?

“African Marching Song” is rated Grade: 1½ (Easy), written for Concert 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 10
Oboe 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 6
2nd B-flat Clarinet 6
E-flat Alto Clarinet 1
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 4
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 4
2nd B-flat Trumpet 4
1st F Horn 2
1st Trombone 5
Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 2
Bells 1
1st Percussion 3
Piano Accompaniment 1
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 (African Marching Song: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love African Marching Song.

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@mariasaenz9735 YouTube

I played this at a school concert. Everyone hated it at first, but when it was time to move on, NOBODY wanted to.

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@RoseWolf407 YouTube

I'm playing this for a concert. I play the percussion bells part. It's quite a great piece of music! Edit, 1/10/21: I am no longer in band, but this piece was still fun to play, and I find myself humming it from time to time!

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@anna._olsen16 YouTube

We are playing this in 8th grade band and it is really fun. I play French horn and my part is really cool. I like the chords at measure 12 (ish).

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@virkaushal9211 YouTube

I played this for our concert on my alto sax with the rest of the orchestra club in my school and it was a killer.

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@cartkondid6156 YouTube

My little sister played this at her first concert!! It was super exciting watching middle school do this because she said she was very nervous but played beautifully.

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@fru1t.cak3.s0da8 YouTube

I'm a bari saxophone player and this song is fun to play with the whole band. Also, it sounds nice on bari.

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@elmoses7075 YouTube

I play trumpet in band and I'm playing this piece for a concert and the melody is so good.

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