We Three Groovin' Kings
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Duration: c. 5:30
Difficulty: V (jazz band) / III (ensemble) (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Manuscript
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown
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Errata
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Program Notes
We Three Groovin’ Kings is a marvelous reimagining of a timeless Christmas classic transformed with an easy going Jazz groove. Composer Gabe Musella captures the spirit of the iconic scene from the Bible by incorporating three instrumental soloists and a Middle-Eastern groove to help set the scenery. The piece opens with a spirited introduction that soon transitions into a chorale based upon the chords of the Christmas hymn. As the soloists enter, the mood of the piece alters slightly as the percussion soloist moves into a Middle-Eastern groove. We Three Groovin’ Kings concludes with a subtle reiteration of the last verse of the hymn played by solo guitar, capturing the mood as the piece comes to a solemn close.
We Three Groovin’ Kings was commissioned by and dedicated to the North Shore Senior High School Wind Ensemble in commemoration of their invitation to perform at the 71st annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, 2017.
- Program Note from the North Shore Senior High School Wind Ensemble concert program, 22 December 2017
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State Ratings
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Performances
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- North Shore Senior High School (Houston, Tx.) Wind Ensemble (Shane Goforth, conductor) - 22 December 2017 (2017 Midwest Clinic) *Premiere Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Adventures on the M-K-T (2023)
- Asénet (2015)
- Bold Fantasy
- Bryce's Vision (2019)
- Chorale Prelude for June (2019)
- Cinematic Scenes on a Civil War Tune (2010)
- The Coventry Carol (as arranger) (2018)
- Don Hanna (2015)
- Don Ricardo (2006)
- Fanfare for a New Horizon (2022)
- Journey of Yan Si Meng, The
- Journey to the Summit
- McKamy Variations (2001/2003/2011)
- Port Isabel Getaway (2021)
- Rock of Ages (as arranger)
- Sanctus Aequora (2010)
- Silver Eagles Take Flight (2009)
- Tango de Gurgel (2010)
- A Thousand Hearts to Give (2019)
- Tracking Miles
- Valleyview Spirits (2003)
- Variant Sketches on "The Blue and White Forever" (2008)
- We Three Groovin' Kings
- Weeds (as arranger)
Resources
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