Chicken Wing Swing

Chicken Wing Swing (Grade 2, Moderately Difficult) is a swing-based arrangement in the key of D major and follows an A-A-B-A format.

Violins and violas play the melody during the “A” sections while the cellos and basses form a rhythmic and harmonic foundation. During the “B” section, the basses transition to a walking bass pattern while the rest of the group plays in a tightly-harmonized fashion… almost Mancini-like.

Identical rhythmic patterns repeat often, enabling your young musicians to catch on quickly, making this an arrangement your group will enjoy playing. Also included with the arrangement is a combination piano/lead sheet allowing students who play chordal instruments (like guitar and ukulele) to participate in your ensemble. A complete drum set part is included if you want to add a full rhythm section to enhance your group’s performance. The drum set notation is based upon the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) format.