Instrumental Duet Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.590220

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 5 pages. David McKeown #6198775. Published by David McKeown (A0.590220).

When the Saints Go Marching In is an Afro-American Spiritual Song. This version is arranged as a duet for one Violin and one Cello. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.

The origins of When the Saints Go Marching In are unclear, though it was first recorded in 1923. A later instrumental recording by Louis Armstrong affirmed the song’s status as a jazz standard and created an ongoing association with the city of  New Orleans. When the Saints Go Marching In was later performed by artists as diverse as Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and Chuck Berry

When the Saints Go Marching In is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. There are five verses, in a gospel style 6/8 meter with constant variations.

When the Saints Go Marching In is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around four minutes, this version of When the Saints Go Marching In is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal.

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