Hip Hop Hallelujah! (Handel)

Price: 
$90.00

Hip Hop Hallelujah! (Handel)

Arranger/Composer: 

Handel ; Kiefer, Ed

Item Code:
18900
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

(with apologies to Handel)

Complete with record scratching, guttural bass lines, and undeniable hip hop swagger, Kiefer’s arrangement of Handel’s most famous masterwork comes to life in a fresh and exciting way. It is playable with or without the accompaniment, but why would you want to deny yourself of so much fun?!

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Program Notes

When writing this series, I wanted to created a bridge between what young band students hear every day on the radio, TV, & movies with other types of music that they may not be familiar. I also wanted to make sure the students and their audiences have fun! This is not a new idea. We have added rock/disco beats and jazz swing to Bach and Beethoven before. This series is simply an updated version, infusing good classical music with hip hop, funk, and more. With each arrangement comes a CD (or you can download the mp3 track from the C. Alan Publications website) with an engaging drum ‘n’ bass beat that complements the arrangements, varying as the pieces progresses, yet remaining simple enough to make it easy to play along. The band will have a blast playing along to a booming bass while learning important classical melodies. The arrangements are easy and well within the reach of younger players. They may also be performed without the recorded track, but it’s much more fun with it! As a middle school band director, I was always looking for fun ways to introduce my students to all kinds of music. I was also looking for a fun way to keep students engaged and help them realize the commonalities between their pop music and other styles. This series will help you with these objectives. Most of all, have fun!

- Ed Kiefer

Grade Level: 1
Copyright: 2012
Number of Players: Standard + CD
Duration: 2:30

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Sample PDF

  • cre-hiphop.pdf

    • Instrumentation

    Flute
    Oboe (optional)
    Bb Clarinet 1
    Bb Clarinet 2
    Bb Bass Clarinet
    Eb Alto Saxophone
    Bb Tenor Saxophone
    Eb Baritone Saxophone
    Bassoon (optional)

    Trumpet in Bb 1
    Trumpet in Bb 2
    F Horn
    Trombone
    Euphonium (B.C.)
    Baritone (T.C.)
    Tuba

    Timpani (2 drums)
    Percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum)
    Xylophone and/or Bells
    Vibraphone (optional)