If You Leave Me Now (B.Lowden)

Enrich your big band repertoire with Bob Lowden’s sophisticated arrangement of the classic Chicago hit, "If You Leave Me Now." This 38-page big band chart, featuring the timeless composition by Peter Cetera, is meticulously crafted in a medium difficulty jazz standard style, making it ideal for high school, college, and professional ensembles seeking a captivating ballad. Lowden's arrangement captures the song's soulful essence and iconic melody with rich harmonies and engaging voicings, presenting a smooth, moderate tempo feel suitable for concerts, festivals, or sophisticated club performances. The arrangement for "If You Leave Me Now" provides a full score and individual parts for a standard 5-saxophone, 4-trumpet, 4-trombone big band, plus guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Musicians will appreciate the clear, sight-readable parts and a rehearsal-friendly layout, facilitating efficient preparation. Expect artfully constructed ensemble passages that build dynamically, offering ample opportunity for expressive playing. While specific solo sections are not detailed, the arrangement’s harmonic language is designed to support improvisational exploration within the jazz standard idiom.