America (J.Richards)

“America (J.Richards)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Johnny Richards, with Leonard Bernstein listed as the original composer. The catalog does not specify a style, so this entry leaves stylistic classification open rather than assigning one. It is marked as advanced and is documented at 95 pages, providing substantial printed material for the listed ensemble. The instrumentation comprises 18 listed instruments or parts: two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, five trumpets, four trombones, bass trombone, piano, bass, and drums. This makes the entry relevant for big bands working with a full saxophone, brass, and rhythm-section setup. Individual parts are confirmed in the catalog. A conductor score is not confirmed, so the listing should not be read as including one. For librarians, directors, and performers, the title and credits provide the primary identification: “America (J.Richards),” arranged by Johnny Richards from music by Leonard Bernstein. The advanced difficulty designation is useful when evaluating the material for an ensemble’s reading level and preparation needs. Because no style, duration, tempo, key, featured solo information, or other performance details are supplied, those aspects are intentionally not described here. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with 95 cataloged pages. Individual parts are confirmed, while a conductor score is not confirmed. The listed instrumentation includes two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, five trumpets, four trombones, bass trombone, piano, bass, and drums. Q: Who arranged “America (J.Richards),” and who is the original composer? A: The arrangement is credited to Johnny Richards, and Leonard Bernstein is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What printed materials are documented? A: The catalog confirms individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed. Q: What difficulty and instrumentation are listed? A: The arrangement is marked advanced and lists 18 instruments or parts: two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, five trumpets, four trombones, bass trombone, piano, bass, and drums.