Higher Ground (M.Tomaro)

“Higher Ground (M.Tomaro)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Mike Tomaro, based on an original composition by Stevie Wonder. The catalog metadata identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the difficulty as advanced. No style designation is specified, so this entry does not assign the arrangement to a particular jazz or popular-music category. The documented package comprises 97 pages and includes confirmed individual parts for a 17-part instrumentation: 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 instrumentation provides the practical reference points needed for ensemble planning, chair assignment, and part preparation. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata and is therefore not represented as included. The advanced difficulty designation is relevant for directors and players assessing rehearsal and performance requirements. For catalog use, the arrangement can be identified by its title, arranger, original composer, big band format, 97-page length, listed parts, and advanced classification. Because no additional details are verified, this description does not specify musical form, duration, key, tempo, featured instruments, or performance approach. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with 97 documented pages. Confirmed individual parts are provided for the listed saxophones, trumpets, trombones, rhythm-section instruments, and guitar. The metadata does not confirm a conductor score, so directors should not assume one is included. No style designation or additional performance details are specified. Q: Who arranged “Higher Ground (M.Tomaro),” and who is the original composer? A: The arrangement is credited to Mike Tomaro, with Stevie Wonder listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: Which instruments or parts are listed? A: The metadata confirms individual parts for Alto Sax 1 and 2, Tenor Sax 1 and 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. Q: What are the documented difficulty and contents? A: The arrangement is classified as advanced, contains 97 pages, and has confirmed individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata.