Large Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.955735
By Onu Summer Music Camp Ens. By Antonio Carlos Jobim and Newton Ferreira De Mendonca. Arranged by Phil Thrift. Contemporary. Score and parts. 20 pages. Phil Thrift #6037941. Published by Phil Thrift (A0.955735).
This version of One Note Samba is intended for junior players and can be performed on virtually any combination of five or more woodwind and/or brass instruments. It is based on my own experience of working with such groups. In this arrangement most of the standard four-measure phrases of this well-known song have been extended to five or more measures.
The parts included are suitable for the instruments usually found in groups of learners:
flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, bassoon
Bb trumpet, F/Eb horn, trombone (TC/BC), euphonium (TC/BC), tuba, Bb/Eb bass
Eb alto sax, Bb tenor sax
An optional part is included for shaker and triangle. Although the piece can be played without percussion, including this part (and/or some other appropriate percussion instruments) does help the players get the feel of the Latin groove. (And the rather soloistic triangle adds a bit of fun!)
The high flute/oboe part is also optional.
The tempo chosen will depend on the abilities of the players.
I’ve split up the somewhat tricky runs at measures 16 and 22 between two players. However, players who can play the complete runs securely should be encouraged to do so.
Apart from maybe saving paper, writing two parts on one system does help players to learn to read such charts – something all players should learn to do.
Observing the different lengths of normal, tenuto, and staccato notes is another important aspect of learning this piece.
