Cantaloupe Island (M.Holmquist)

“Cantaloupe Island (M.Holmquist)” is a big band arrangement by Mats Holmquist of a composition credited to Herbie Hancock. The catalog entry identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the style as not specified, so this description stays focused on the documented format and contents rather than assigning a genre or performance character. The arrangement is rated advanced and is supplied with a confirmed conductor score and individual parts. The complete set is documented as 94 pages. The listed instrumentation covers a full large-ensemble setup: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, five Trumpet parts, four Trombone parts, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, and Guitar. This makes the catalog information useful for directors checking part coverage before programming the arrangement or preparing materials for rehearsal. The saxophone, brass, and rhythm-section assignments are individually identified, with parts numbered where applicable. For personnel planning, the metadata documents 18 listed instruments or parts. The conductor score provides the central reference for ensemble direction, while the confirmed individual parts support distribution among the listed players. Because no style, tempo, key, duration, solo feature, or other interpretive details are specified, those aspects should be determined from the score and parts rather than assumed from the title or credits. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and individual parts. The documented instrumentation comprises 18 listed instruments or parts: five saxophone parts, five trumpet parts, four trombone parts, and Piano, Bass, Drum Set, and Guitar. No style, tempo, key, duration, solo feature, or rehearsal guidance is specified in the catalog metadata. Q: Who arranged and composed “Cantaloupe Island (M.Holmquist)”? A: The arranger is Mats Holmquist, and the original composer is Herbie Hancock. Q: What ensemble and style are listed? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. The style is not specified in the supplied metadata. Q: What difficulty and materials are documented? A: The arrangement is rated advanced and includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. Q: Which instruments or parts are included? A: The listed instrumentation includes Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–5, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, and Guitar.