Begin The Beguine (D.Serpico)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with D. Serpico's advanced big band arrangement of "Begin The Beguine." This masterful rendition breathes new life into the iconic jazz standard, originally composed by Cole Porter in 1935, transforming its timeless melody into a dynamic and engaging performance piece. Serpico's arrangement captures the essence of a driving swing feel, characterized by lush, reharmonized chord voicings and intricate rhythmic interplay across all sections. The piece is designed to challenge and inspire, making it an ideal selection for advanced high school, collegiate, and professional jazz ensembles seeking a sophisticated and exhilarating concert opener or feature number. This comprehensive 59-page set includes a full score and all individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation: 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, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.