From The Top Of Your Head (A.McKay)

Ignite your big band with Art McKay's dynamic arrangement of "From The Top Of Your Head," a captivating Foxtrot that promises a vibrant and swinging experience. This masterful orchestration, originally composed by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, brings a classic standard to life, perfectly suited for both professional ensembles and advanced student groups. The arrangement, spanning 29 pages, expertly blends energetic brass lines with smooth saxophone harmonies, crafted to engage audiences with its infectious rhythmic drive and sophisticated harmonic language. Musicians will appreciate the clear, legible individual parts included for 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, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. McKay's medium-difficulty arrangement of "From The Top Of Your Head" is characterized by its accessible yet rich harmonic vocabulary, offering a quintessential big band sound. The Foxtrot style is maintained throughout, encouraging a light, buoyant tempo feel that is both danceable and musically engaging.