Moonrays (A.Baylock)

“Moonrays (A.Baylock)” is a big band arrangement by Alan Baylock of a composition credited to original composer Gigi Gryce. The catalog identifies the ensemble as Big Band and rates the arrangement as advanced. No style designation is specified in the verified metadata, so this entry does not assign one. The set contains 98 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score together with confirmed individual parts, providing materials for both score study and ensemble preparation. The listed instrumentation comprises 21 instruments or parts: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1 through 5; Trombones 1 through 4; Guitar; Piano; Bass; Drum Set; Flute; and Clarinets 1 and 2. This instrumentation gives directors and performers a clear view of the documented personnel requirements before rehearsal. The presence of five trumpet parts, four trombone parts, a five-part saxophone section, rhythm section, and additional flute and clarinet parts should be considered when reviewing the ensemble’s available players and part assignments. The catalog information confirms the credited creators, ensemble format, difficulty, page count, score, parts, and listed instrumentation without specifying further musical characteristics. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with 98 pages. A conductor score and individual parts are confirmed. The documented instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, five trumpet parts, four trombone parts, guitar, piano, bass, drum set, flute, and two clarinet parts. Directors should verify player availability and part coverage against this listed instrumentation before rehearsal. Q: Who arranged “Moonrays (A.Baylock),” and who is the original composer? A: Alan Baylock is credited as the arranger, and Gigi Gryce is credited as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The arrangement is rated advanced. Q: What materials and instrumentation are included? A: The 98-page set includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts for the listed saxophone, brass, rhythm-section, flute, and clarinet instruments.