Maple Leaf Rag (B.Potts)
Composed by Scott Joplin
Arranged by Bill Potts
- Ensemble: Big Band
- Style: Jazz Standard
- Pages: 88
- Instruments (17): 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, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
- Difficulty: advanced
- Content: Individual Parts
- Format: PDF Download (Instant)
- Price: $24.99
Unleash the iconic "Maple Leaf Rag" with this vibrant Bill Potts big band arrangement, a sophisticated yet swinging reimagining of Scott Joplin's timeless ragtime masterpiece. This advanced-level arrangement for big band, featuring the classic instrumentation of five saxophones (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone), and a full rhythm section (Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums), breathes new life into a foundational American composition. Potts masterfully transforms the original piano rag into a dynamic big band chart, maintaining its characteristic syncopated rhythmic patterns while infusing it with lush jazz harmonies and a driving swing feel. The arrangement features intricate voicings across the horn sections, creating rich textures and compelling countermelodies, alongside clearly delineated ensemble passages and opportunities for improvisation within the jazz idiom. This meticulously crafted 88-page score, complete with individual parts for each instrument, provides everything your big band needs to captivate audiences.
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