Description
The rousing and celebratory spiritual Down By the Riverside is given a high-energy treatment by the versatile Dennis Armitage. This arrangement captures the infectious, syncopated rhythm and “shouting” brass energy of the original, moving between a solid “four” and a more driving, swing-inflected pulse. It is a fantastic “feel-good” item for any program, especially for outdoor concerts and festivals. Armitage’s arrangement is robust and joyful, making it a guaranteed success with players and audiences alike.
Difficulty 4
(Medium) A level 4 difficulty rating brings very challenging rhythms to the piece. Syncopation will be freely used, as will the more extreme ranges for all instruments.
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