Baker’s Dozen Blues [FLEX]

Inspired by a typo, “Baker’s Dozen Blues” takes the classic 12-bar blues format and makes it a measure longer. Just like a baker’s dozen makes for 13 delicious snacks, the “Baker’s Dozen Blues” places an extra measure to make the blues even more fun! The extra bar is placed at various spots within the melody, so listen hard and see if you can find it! This composition is a flex arrangement, ideal for any ensemble. This piece is a great way to ease your students into learning swung rhythms.

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Description

Introducing “Baker’s Dozen Blues”…

Inspired by a typo, “Baker’s Dozen Blues” takes the classic 12-bar blues format and makes it a measure longer. Just like a baker’s dozen makes for 13 delicious snacks, the “Baker’s Dozen Blues” places an extra measure to make the blues even more fun! The extra bar is placed at various spots within the melody, so listen hard and see if you can find it! This composition is a flex arrangement, ideal for any ensemble. This piece is a great way to ease your students into learning swung rhythms.

GRADE: 1/1.5
LENGTH: 2 minutes

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WHAT YOU GET

Print Version
– Score and Class Set of Parts

Digital Version
– PDF of score and parts (deliverable via ZIP folder)

Additional information

Format

Print, Digital Download

Instrumentation

Part 1

  • C Instruments (High) - Flute/Piccolo
  • C Instruments - Oboe/Violin 1
  • B♭ Instruments - Clarinet/Trumpet 1

Part 2

  • C Instruments - Violin 2
  • B♭ Instruments - Clarinet/Trumpet 2
  • E♭ Instruments - Alto Saxophone 1
  • F Instruments - French Horn 1

Part 3

  • C Instruments - Trombone/Euphonium 1
  • C Instruments (Alto Clef) - Viola
  • B♭ Instruments - Clarinet 3
  • B♭ Instruments (Low) - Tenor Saxophone/Euphonium (T.C.)
  • E♭ Instruments - Alto Saxophone 2
  • F Instruments - French Horn 2

Part 4

  • C Instruments - Trombone/Euphonium 2, Cello, String Bass
  • B♭ Instruments (Low) - Bass Clarinet
  • E♭ Instruments (Low) - Baritone Saxophone
  • C Instruments (Low) - Tuba

Percussion

  • Mallet Percussion - Glockenspiel/Marimba/Xylophone/etc.
  • Percussion 1 - Snare/Bass Drum
  • Percussion 2 - Cymbals (Sus., Clash, and Hi-hat); Triangle
  • Timpani - B♭ , E♭ , and F Tuning

Baker’s Dozen Blues

Score Video

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