How HighThe Moon (D.Wolpe) Female voc (C)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Dave Wolpe’s sophisticated and swinging arrangement of the jazz standard "How High the Moon," expertly tailored for a captivating female vocalist. This meticulously crafted chart, encompassing 95 pages of individual parts, presents a dynamic and engaging rendition suitable for advanced ensembles. Wolpe’s masterful touch imbues this classic with a vibrant, medium-up tempo swing feel, characterized by rich, contemporary harmonies and intricate rhythmic interplay between sections. The arrangement features well-defined ensemble passages that showcase the full power and blend of the big band, alongside ample opportunities for improvisation with clearly notated solo sections, particularly for the vocalist and potentially other instrumentalists depending on the ensemble's preference. The instrumentation includes Female Vocal, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums, providing a comprehensive scoring for a professional-level big band. "How High the Moon," composed by William M.