Ballad For A Rough Year (F.Mantooth)
Composed by Frank Mantooth
Arranged by F.Mantooth
- Ensemble: Big Band
- Style: Jazz Standard
- Pages: 55
- Instruments (19): 1st Eb Alto Sax, 2nd Eb Alto Sax, 1st Bb Tenor Sax, 2nd Bb Tenor Sax, Eb Baritone Sax, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 3rd Bb Trumpet, 4th Bb Trumpet, 5th Bb Trumpet (Optional), 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, 4th Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Soprano Sax Solo
- Difficulty: advanced
- Content: Individual Parts
- Format: PDF Download (Instant)
- Price: $24.99
F. Mantooth's "Ballad For A Rough Year" presents an advanced big band arrangement of a jazz standard, offering a sophisticated and deeply expressive performance piece. This comprehensive 129-page score is designed for ensembles seeking to explore a rich tapestry of sound. The arrangement features intricate harmonies and lush voicings, characteristic of a contemporary jazz ballad, likely moving at a slow to medium tempo with a contemplative and flowing feel. While the composer remains unknown, Mantooth’s arrangement breathes new life into the composition, showcasing a deep understanding of big band orchestration. The musical character of "Ballad For A Rough Year" is defined by its expansive dynamic contrasts and carefully crafted ensemble passages, which are punctuated by opportunities for improvised solos. The instrumentation includes a full saxophone section (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone), four trumpets, three trombones, bass trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and drums, allowing for a broad palette of timbres.
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- What is included in the Ballad For A Rough Year (F.Mantooth) PDF?
- The verified current file contains a conductor score and individual parts across 55 pages.
- How many instruments or parts are listed for Ballad For A Rough Year (F.Mantooth)?
- The verified instrumentation list contains 19 entries for this Big Band arrangement.
- Who is credited for Ballad For A Rough Year (F.Mantooth)?
- Composer: Frank Mantooth. Arranger: F.Mantooth.
- What difficulty is listed for Ballad For A Rough Year (F.Mantooth)?
- The verified difficulty level is advanced.
- What style is listed for Ballad For A Rough Year (F.Mantooth)?
- The catalog lists the style as Jazz Standard.
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- After successful payment, the digital PDF is made available for download. The displayed price is $24.99.
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