Dancing In The Dark (J.Farley)

Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with John Farley's meticulously crafted big band arrangement of "Dancing In The Dark," a timeless jazz standard. This 43-page chart captures the sophisticated jazz essence often associated with iconic interpretations by artists like Frank Sinatra and Billy May, making it perfect for captivating audiences in a variety of settings. Farley’s arrangement is designed for a standard big band instrumentation, including 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, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. It presents a medium difficulty level, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands seeking an audience-pleasing addition to their sets. This arrangement of "Dancing In The Dark" embraces a classic swing feel, suitable for a medium tempo. It features rich, harmonically interesting voicings characteristic of the big band era, with carefully articulated rhythmic patterns that drive the swing forward.