Composer

Traditional by Julia Ward Howe

Arranger

Gerhard Guter

Category

Vocal Jazz Ensamble

Level

Medium

Style

Slow Swing

Ranges

Duration

5:00

Description

Also known as “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory,” and “Glory Hallelujah,” this extremely popular American patriotic song makes a return for your vocal jazz choir. The spacious downbeat quarter note usage in a slow swing style is reminiscent of Neal Hefti’s style of writing for the Count Basie Orchestra. Moderate soprano and bass ranges, fully notated bass and piano parts, and ample 16-bar blues form solo contribute to its accessibility.