Just The Way You Are (S.Nestico)

“Just The Way You Are (S.Nestico)” is a big band arrangement by Sammy Nestico of a composition credited to Billy Joel. The catalog lists the work for advanced ensemble use and documents both a conductor score and individual parts. With 76 pages, the edition provides a substantial working set for rehearsal, direction, and section preparation. The instrumentation is documented across 18 listed instruments and parts: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1–4; Trombones 1–4; Guitar; Electric Piano; Bass; Auxiliary Percussion; and Drum Set. This parts list identifies the available saxophone, brass, rhythm-section, and percussion assignments without adding any unconfirmed performance details. No style is specified in the supplied catalog metadata, so the arrangement is best identified by its title, credits, big band scoring, advanced difficulty, and documented materials. The confirmed conductor score supports ensemble leadership, while the confirmed individual parts provide the separate materials represented by the listed instrumentation. This catalog entry is therefore suited to musicians and directors looking for a clearly credited Sammy Nestico arrangement with a full documented big band setup. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and individual parts. The documented instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, Guitar, Electric Piano, Bass, Auxiliary Percussion, and Drum Set. The catalog lists 76 pages. No style, tempo, duration, featured solo, or other performance detail is specified. Q: Who arranged “Just The Way You Are (S.Nestico)”? A: The arranger is Sammy Nestico, and the original composer is credited as Billy Joel. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: The arrangement is scored for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The catalog lists the difficulty as advanced. Q: What materials and instrumentation are documented? A: The edition includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts, with 18 listed instruments or parts.