Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.587995

By Ernie Field's Orchestra. By Joe Garland. Arranged by David McKeown. Jazz. 29 pages. David McKeown #5210069. Published by David McKeown (A0.587995).

In the Mood was a huge hit for the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940, but the melody for In the Mood had been around in different versions with different bands for at least a decade before. But it was the Glenn Miller version that grabbed the public’s attention, becoming almost the soundtrack to the Second World War. In the Mood has never lost its appeal and has been recognised as culturally significant by the Library of Congress. In 1951 In the Mood became the first piece of music to be played by a computer.

This arrangement of In the Mood is written with accessibility in mind. It is arranged for SATB Saxophone Quartet; that is Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones, plus rhythm section of Bass, Drums and Piano/Guitar. This arrangement  aims to deliver the big band sound with a smaller group. The solos from the original Glenn Miller recording are transcribed and notated in full, though player s may prefer their own improvisations. This arrangement is ideal for smaller groups and combos looking to add this perennial favourite to their repertoire.

The single pdf file you download contains both the full score and the individual parts. Performance time is around four minutes.

The key, structure and overall feel is faithful to the original by the Glenn Miller Orchestra.

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By Ernie Field's Orchestra. By Joe Garland. Arranged by Kenneth Abeling. Jazz, Standards. 26 pages. LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS #707780. Published by LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1246503

By Ernie Field's Orchestra. By Joe Garland. Arranged by Wesley S. SIlva. Jazz. 12 pages. Wesley S. Silva #841169. Published by Wesley S. Silva (A0.1246503).

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.743481

By Ernie Field's Orchestra. By Joe Garland. Arranged by Josef Štastný. Jazz. 11 pages. Josef STASTNY #3876147. Published by Josef STASTNY (A0.743481).

This is one of the most recognizable and popular big band songs. Miller recorded it in 1939 and the song became wildly popular in early 1940, shortly before Billboard began publishing its Music Popularity Chart. This arrangement is for sax quartet to enjoy this music by no big band players too.
Some other SAX quartets arrangements:

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By Joe Garland, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra. Arranged by Diego Marani. Score, Set of Parts. 17 pages. Published by Diego Marani

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1302693

By Ernie Field's Orchestra. By Joe Garland. Arranged by J Swinhoe-Standen. Jazz. 19 pages. Judith Swinhoe-Standen #892321. Published by Judith Swinhoe-Standen (A0.1302693).

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.973403

By Ernie Field's Orchestra. By Joe Garland. Arranged by Logan Moore. Jazz. 28 pages. Logan Moore #6496339. Published by Logan Moore (A0.973403).

My de-arrangement of In The Mood, reduced to SATB Saxophone Quartet. Many time signature changes, often described as In The Mood, but it's cursed. Play this to confuse the audience (and yourself!).