Jitterbug! by Robert Buckley

MusicWorks - Grade 4
At the height of the jazz age, each of the major swing bands had their own “signature” sound, immediately recognizable to their enthusiastic fans. This composition puts these various sounds and rhythms together in homage to a vibrant and innovative time in American music. This piece is a fun way to teach your ensemble to swing and get your audience tapping their toes! Commissioned by the West Vancouver (BC) Youth Band - Douglas Macaulay, director - in tribute to “Canada's King of Swing”, Dal Richards.
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[livingwithbrittany]

I’m a clarinet player and this was one of my favorite concert pieces😂I loved playing it, it’s just so smooth

[KJ_Wynn]

Currently a Junior in high school and I just have to say, the middle section that starts at 1:35 is something else. Gave me chills just playing it in my band(I play the tenor sax). I’ve never had a band piece just sound so, cool! We’re playing this again in a few weeks for the dance gala the dance company at my school puts on and I’m so excited to play this with people dressed like flappers in front of me, tap dancing!

[hailey]

The concert band I was in played this song, and I absolutely loved playing it. I’m also a flute player and I love jazzy type music

[MikMilGiaEv.]

You can’t say I’m wrong when this sounds like it would be from a really old spy movie

[joey]

I was going to play this song for my high school Concert performance, but covid cut it short before we could play it. I am so disappointed that I will never be able to play this song again. Best Jazz song ever in my opinion, French Horn going hard.

[derrickjeromeweaverjr.]

Sounds like a mash up of The Incredibles and Monsters Inc.

[jello_sauce]

I think of a casino when I hear this song.

[shotyew]

This song helped my high school’s concert band get 1st place in a concert band festival with 15 other bands! Thank you for the great music!

[juuzousuzuya]

my symphonic winds ensemble can play this and it sounds amazing

[MadalynDuffy]

Bari sax player here, love this piece to bits

[SavageDream]

I’m doing this song in symphonic band as a part of my Spring Concert. My favorite part is 1:36 to 3:10

[thebiggoop]

i watched a community band perform this song last night and i’ve been constantly thinking about 1:36 and 3:10 ... i’ve never been so hyped listening to a jazz song before

[maxbehymer]

Am I the only one who heard a Rhapsody in Blue reference at 1:27?

[davidwalter]

The Concert Band I play with performed this at our Spring Concert. Great finale number, and now I can say I've played jazz timpani! LOL

[derrickjeromeweaverjr.]

This is why clarinets should be in jazz band

[patriciaorsi]

I played this on Horn and it was so much fun

[hayliecj]

One of my fave pieces to play in highschool as a clari player

[circus.dream]

Playing this for our spring concert this year! v happy to be a clarinet ❤️❗️

[ethanstack]

I love this song! 3:15 and 4:02
#datbassdoe!

[danhvid]

i play the trombone and we played this in my concert band and it was just amazing!