Backyard Blues (M.Harris)

“Backyard Blues (M.Harris)” is a big band arrangement credited to Matt Harris, who is listed as both arranger and original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a style beyond the title and credited information, so this entry avoids assigning an additional stylistic description. The arrangement is documented as a 40-page set with a conductor score and individual parts confirmed. The listed instrumentation comprises 17 instruments or parts: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trombone 4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. This provides a clearly identified large-ensemble format for directors, librarians, and performers reviewing the contents of the arrangement. The medium difficulty designation offers a practical planning reference for ensembles assessing repertoire at this level. The confirmed conductor score supports rehearsal and direction, while the confirmed individual parts identify the materials available for the listed players. Because no composition date, performance history, key, tempo, duration, featured solo, or other musical details are included in the verified metadata, those aspects are intentionally not described here. This arrangement is cataloged at medium difficulty for Big Band. A conductor score and individual parts are confirmed. The listed instrumentation includes Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. These details support ensemble preparation and part assignment without implying additional musical characteristics. Q: Who arranged and composed “Backyard Blues (M.Harris)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Matt Harris, who is listed as both arranger and original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What materials are included? A: The cataloged set contains 40 pages, with a conductor score and individual parts confirmed. Q: Which instruments or parts are listed? A: The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, eight brass parts, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set.