In the “Children’s Songs Series” Dietrich Koch tranlates traditional German children’s and Folk Songs into modern big band jazz.
Moonwalk (Vocal Arrangement)
Soft Rock/Afro Cuban 6/8
Duration ca. 10 min
…from the Children’s Songs Series
This arrangement of the German folk song “Der Mond ist aufgegangen” [Moon has risen] features a singer (baritone) and is packed with dense, warm voicings. Solos are played on a 10-bar minor blues in afro-cuban style. The song fades out in a scat solo. A challenging title to listen to and dream.
18 parts und 12page full score
Grade: 4,5
Top notes (as notated): As1 – B(H)2, Tp1 – A2, Tb1 – C1
Range for vocals: F-C1
Instrumentation:
Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones, Bass Trombone,
Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
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The Challenge (Vocal Arrangement)
Shuffle Funk
Duration ca. 5:30 min
…from the Children’s Songs Series (based on “Der Kuckuck und der Esel”, German children’s song)
When two animals, here the cuckoo and the donkey, start arguing about who sings best it is likely to get loud. For being up to date this vocal battle is fought in the form of a rap. A duet for male and female singers (baritone and soprano).
18 parts and 10page full score
Grade: 5
Top notes (as notated): As1 – F3, Tp1 – D3, Tb1 – Bb1
Range for vocals: Soprano: A1-C2, Baritone: a-A1
Instrumentation:
Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone
Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
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Wide World
Funk Shuffle
Duration ca. 12 min
…from the Children’s Songs Series
Based on “Hänschen Klein” [“Little John”] this surely is the coolest version imaginable of this No.1 hit of people under the age of four. Written in Grade 4 and without doublings it is easy to play also for amateur bands. Different soloists possible. A brass soli, sax soli and a drum solo rounden up this Arrangemen, which is fun for everybody.
17 parts and 17page full score
Grade: 4
Top Notes (as notated): As1 – H2, Tp1 – D3, Tb1 – A1
Instrumentation:
Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone
Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
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Wings (Instrumental Arrangement)
6/8 Fusion
Duration ca. 8 min
…from the Children’s Songs Series
The ultimate version of “Kommt ein Vogel geflogen” [“A bird is coming”]: Melancholy and meditative, but leaving hope that there will be wings growing to take you back to your mother. A tribute to Pat Metheny. This instrumental version features trombone 1.
18 parts and 13page full score
Grade: 5
Top notes (as notated): As1 – F3, Tp1 – D3 (opt. G3), Tb1 – C2
Mp3 Sample (taken from the vocal version)
Score Sample
Instrumentation:
Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone
Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Published by Berliner Notenverlag, 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Wings (Vocal Arrangement)
6/8 Fusion
Duration ca. 8 min
…from the Children’s Songs Series
The ultimate version of “Kommt ein Vogel geflogen” [“A bird is coming”]: Melancholy and meditative, but leaving hope that there will be wings growing to take you back to your mother. A tribute to Pat Metheny.
18 parts and 13page full score
Grade: 5
Top notes (as notated): As1 – F3, Tp1 – D3 (opt. G3), Tb1 – C2
Range for vocals (baritone): b-C#1
Instrumentation:
Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone
Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Published by Berliner Notenverlag, 2024. All Rights Reserved.