First Things First (D.Schamber)

Experience Don Schamber's vibrant big band arrangement of the jazz standard "First Things First," an advanced-level chart designed for professional and ambitious educational ensembles. This dynamic arrangement, encompassing 83 pages of meticulously prepared sheet music, delivers a professional sound perfect for concerts, festivals, or sophisticated dance nights. The classic big band instrumentation, featuring Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, guarantees a full, authentic jazz experience. While the original composer of "First Things First" remains unknown, Schamber's arrangement elevates the piece with a driving, medium-up tempo feel, characterized by intricate rhythmic patterns and a rich harmonic palette that balances traditional jazz voicings with modern big band textures.