Alexander's Ragtime Band (L.Hooper)

Experience the enduring appeal of "Alexander's Ragtime Band" with this vibrant big band arrangement by Les Hooper. This classic jazz standard, originally penned by Irving Berlin in 1911, is reimagined for modern ensembles, retaining its spirited character while offering contemporary harmonic voicings and dynamic scoring. Hooper’s masterful arrangement provides a medium-difficulty chart suitable for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands seeking a crowd-pleasing addition to their repertoire. The energetic swing feel and clear rhythmic patterns make this an excellent choice for concerts, dances, and educational performances, showcasing an ensemble's precision and dynamic range. This 35-page arrangement is meticulously crafted, featuring a full score (not included in this specific product, but implied by the parts) and individual parts for Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums.