Composer/Author: NEHLS, U. Arranged/Written for: Quartet Instrumentation: SATB Score and parts
Rockin ‘the boat can be played at any tempo - the slower, the more triplet feel the Swing. In any case, try to add a mood of cheeky arrogance to your interpretation get - "Rocking the boat" means "causing trouble" after all! The term describes figuratively, how someone makes a boat sway (and the women sitting in the back screeching). The figuration of the piece is based on the chorus improvisation from Dixie Jazz - each player should bring out his passages individually. It is important that the respective main voice dominates - careful attention to the dynamics is the key to a good interpretation of the work.
