Old Days by Chicago Small Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music
By ChicagoOld Days (Chicago) — Horn Section Arrangement by Mike Smith (bonesmithmusic)
Old Days (Chicago) — Horn Section Arrangement by Mike Smith (bonesmithmusic)Deliver the definitive, high-octane classic rock horn groove to your next gig with this authentic 3-piece horn section chart of Chicago's legendary hit, "Old Days."Meticulously transcribed and arranged by Mike Smith, this premium horn section chart is a straight, faithful recreation of the iconic horn lines exactly as performed by Chicago in their live concert appearances. Rather than a rigid studio copy, this arrangement captures the driving, aggressive live energy, expanded articulations, and punchy horn unisons that have made this track a staple of American brass-rock history.Why This Live Transcription Belongs in Your Gig Binder: 100% Authentic Live Voicings: Transcribed directly from live performances, capturing the exact phrasing, syncopated pushes, and energetic horn soli lines used on tour by the masters of the craft. Clean, Gig-Ready Layout: Beautifully formatted as a compact 11-page digital packet. Parts are meticulously spaced to fit cleanly on single sheets, making it perfectly optimized for quick reading off smartphones or digital tablets on stage. Maximum 3-Piece Power: Expertly balanced for standard Trumpet, Tenor Sax, and Trombone sections to ensure your horn line sounds incredibly dense, powerful, and complete. Pro-Level Articulations: Fully edited with precise staccato, accent, and dynamic markings, allowing freelance horn sections to achieve that tight, signature Chicago blend right on the first sight-read with zero wasted rehearsal time. Product Details: Arrangement Format: Small Ensemble / Horn Section Backing (Score & Parts) Publisher: bonesmithmusic Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone Difficulty: Advanced Performance Time: Approx. 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Tenor Saxophone Trombone Trumpet
- Ensembles:
- Small Ensemble
- Genres:
- 20th Century Jazz Pop Soft Rock Pop Rock Contemporary
- Composers:
- James Pankow
- Publishers:
- bonesmithmusic
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Advanced
- Artist:
- Chicago
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 11
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1915930
By Chicago. By James Pankow. Arranged by Mike Smith. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Contemporary, Jazz, Pop, Rock. 11 pages. Bonesmithmusic #1473598. Published by bonesmithmusic (A0.1915930).
Old Days (Chicago) — Horn Section Arrangement by Mike Smith (bonesmithmusic)
Deliver the definitive, high-octane classic rock horn groove to your next gig with this authentic 3-piece horn section chart of Chicago's legendary hit, "Old Days."
Meticulously transcribed and arranged by Mike Smith, this premium horn section chart is a straight, faithful recreation of the iconic horn lines exactly as performed by Chicago in their live concert appearances. Rather than a rigid studio copy, this arrangement captures the driving, aggressive live energy, expanded articulations, and punchy horn unisons that have made this track a staple of American brass-rock history.
Why This Live Transcription Belongs in Your Gig Binder:
- 100% Authentic Live Voicings: Transcribed directly from live performances, capturing the exact phrasing, syncopated pushes, and energetic horn soli lines used on tour by the masters of the craft.
- Clean, Gig-Ready Layout: Beautifully formatted as a compact 11-page digital packet. Parts are meticulously spaced to fit cleanly on single sheets, making it perfectly optimized for quick reading off smartphones or digital tablets on stage.
- Maximum 3-Piece Power: Expertly balanced for standard Trumpet, Tenor Sax, and Trombone sections to ensure your horn line sounds incredibly dense, powerful, and complete.
- Pro-Level Articulations: Fully edited with precise staccato, accent, and dynamic markings, allowing freelance horn sections to achieve that tight, signature Chicago blend right on the first sight-read with zero wasted rehearsal time.
- Arrangement Format: Small Ensemble / Horn Section Backing (Score & Parts)
- Publisher: bonesmithmusic
- Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Performance Time: Approx. 3 minutes, 10 seconds
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- Publisher:
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