Con Alma (S.Hampton)

“Con Alma (S.Hampton)” is a big band arrangement credited to Slide Hampton, with Dizzy Gillespie identified as the original composer. The catalog record does not specify a style, so this listing focuses on the documented arrangement and its practical format rather than assigning a stylistic label. The package is 65 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score together with confirmed individual parts. It is marked advanced, making the difficulty information especially relevant for ensembles planning preparation and rehearsal time. The listed instrumentation covers a complete 17-part big band setup: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. This instrumentation gives directors and librarians a clear reference for checking section coverage before scheduling the work. The catalog metadata identifies both the arranger and original composer while leaving the style field unspecified. It also distinguishes the conductor score from the individual parts, which is useful when organizing materials for a full ensemble. This arrangement is therefore cataloged as an advanced big band chart with a documented 65-page format, score, parts, and instrumentation for saxophones, brass, rhythm section, and drum set. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The catalog lists 17 instruments or parts: Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. The documented package comprises 65 pages. Q: Who arranged “Con Alma (S.Hampton)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Slide Hampton, and Dizzy Gillespie is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What is the documented difficulty level? A: The arrangement is marked advanced. Q: What materials and instruments are included? A: The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. A conductor score and individual parts are confirmed.