Minnesota (A.Shaw)

“Minnesota (A.Shaw)” is cataloged as a big band arrangement credited to Artie Shaw, who is listed as both arranger and original composer. The title is presented exactly as “Minnesota (A.Shaw),” preserving the catalog’s identifying notation without adding interpretation about the work’s history or musical character. Style is not specified in the verified metadata, so this listing does not assign a genre or performance approach beyond the documented big band ensemble designation. The arrangement is listed at 47 pages and includes confirmed individual parts. The catalog metadata identifies ten instruments or parts: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Clarinet, and Violin. This instrumentation provides the documented reference for reviewing ensemble requirements and checking part coverage during preparation. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata and is therefore not represented as included. The stated difficulty is medium. For musicians and directors, the most reliable catalog context is the combination of the big band designation, the 47-page length, the confirmed individual parts, and the listed instrumentation. No style, tempo, key, duration, featured solo, voicing, or other performance details are specified here. Use the title, credits, format information, and instrument list as the verified basis for evaluating whether this arrangement matches the needs of a particular ensemble. This arrangement is cataloged for Big Band at a medium difficulty level. Individual parts are confirmed, while a conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata. The listed instrumentation comprises Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Clarinet, and Violin. Style and other performance details are not specified. Q: Who arranged and composed “Minnesota (A.Shaw)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Artie Shaw as both arranger and original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What materials are documented? A: The catalog lists 47 pages and confirms individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed. Q: Which instruments are included in the catalog metadata? A: The listed instruments or parts are Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Clarinet, and Violin.