The “Ghost of Tom” is an American Folk song from the early 1900s. It tells us about a skeleton ghost, and bemoans how cold it would be without any skin. I enjoy teaching this song to Intermediate Elementary students around Halloween and pairing with a simple ghost story, which became the inspiration for this arrangement.
Ghost of Tom (2017) {audio} is an arrangement made with a High School or Junior College Jazz band in mind. In keeping with the traditions surrounding a folk song, it is repetitive with short sections of singing and a solo round. Recording provided courtesy of the 7 O'clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas.
Ghost of Tom (2017) {audio} is an arrangement made with a High School or Junior College Jazz band in mind. In keeping with the traditions surrounding a folk song, it is repetitive with short sections of singing and a solo round. Recording provided courtesy of the 7 O'clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas.
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