Call of the Wild (Jazz Ensemble Gr. 2.5)

Inspired by the African marching song “Siyahamba,” this fresh and fun original piece has all the ingredients. The harmonies, syncopated rhythms, agogo bells, hand drums, and percussion breaks along with the call-and-response style paint a vivid picture of an African safari. This outstanding work will add excellent variety to any jazz program!

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard
Series: Sapphire Jazz Series
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score

Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2 [optional]
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
B-flat Trumpet 4 [optional]

Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Trombone 4 [optional]

Electric Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum Set
Auxiliary Percussion: Agogo Bells, Bongos

Optional Parts:
Flute
B-flat Clarinet
F Horn
Tuba

Program Notes
Inspired by the African marching song “Siyahamba,” this lively original work is designed to musically transport the listener on an African safari. This piece maintains the traditional “Call-and-Response” performance format and utilizes melodic material shared with all sections of the band. There are ample spaces for the drummer to improvise along with optional solo opportunities for trumpet, flute, bari sax, and bass guitar. This is a great chart to teach a variety of syncopated patterns that are reinforced through homorhythmic repetition in the piece.

– A.S.