Desafinado (R.Sousa)

“Desafinado (R.Sousa)” is a big band sheet music arrangement by Rocha Sousa of a composition credited to Antônio Carlos Jobim. The catalog record does not specify a style, so this listing focuses on the documented scoring and materials rather than assigning a stylistic category. The arrangement is written for a 17-part ensemble comprising Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set. The edition is listed at medium difficulty, providing a clear reference point for ensembles evaluating its technical demands. The 34-page set includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts, making the catalog suitable for directors who need both an overview of the full arrangement and separate materials for the listed players. Instrument coverage includes four trumpets, four trombones, a five-part saxophone and clarinet section, and a rhythm section with piano, guitar, bass, and drum set. This information is intended to help musicians and ensemble leaders confirm whether the documented instrumentation, format, and difficulty align with their rehearsal and performance setup. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement is documented as a 34-page set with both a conductor score and individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes Clarinet; two alto saxophones; two tenor saxophones; four trumpets; four trombones; Piano; Guitar; Bass; and Drum Set. Confirm the available players against these 17 listed parts before rehearsal. Q: Who arranged and composed this work? A: The arrangement is credited to Rocha Sousa, and the original composer is Antônio Carlos Jobim. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is arranged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The catalog metadata lists the difficulty as medium. Q: What materials are included? A: The 34-page set includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts for the listed instruments.