Freebird (P.Murtha)

“Freebird (P.Murtha)” is a big band arrangement by Paul Murtha of a composition credited to Allen Collins. The catalog metadata identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the difficulty as medium. No style classification is specified, so this entry focuses on the documented scoring and format rather than assigning a genre or performance character. The arrangement is listed at 31 pages and includes confirmed individual parts for the ensemble. The listed instrumentation comprises Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1 through 4, Trombones 1 through 4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. This provides a full parts listing for the saxophone, brass, and rhythm-section positions represented in the catalog metadata. A conductor score is not confirmed in the supplied information. For directors and librarians, the title, arranger, original composer, ensemble designation, page count, difficulty, and instrument list provide the key identification details for organizing the arrangement within a big band library. Players can use the listed parts to verify whether their assigned chair or rhythm-section instrument is represented. The entry does not specify musical style, composition date, duration, key, featured solos, or other performance details. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement has confirmed individual parts for Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. The listing contains 31 pages. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata. Q: Who arranged and composed “Freebird (P.Murtha)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Paul Murtha, and the original composer is listed as Allen Collins. Q: What ensemble and difficulty are listed? A: The arrangement is cataloged for Big Band and is marked medium difficulty. Q: What format information is documented? A: The arrangement is listed at 31 pages. Individual parts are confirmed, while a conductor score is not confirmed in the supplied metadata. Q: Which instruments and parts are listed? A: The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar.