Motherless Child (M.Ferguson)

“Motherless Child (M.Ferguson)” is a big band sheet music arrangement credited to Maynard Ferguson as both arranger and original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a style, so no stylistic classification is assigned here. The arrangement is listed at 15 pages and is documented for big band performance. Confirmed individual parts are included in the catalog record, while the presence of a conductor score has not been confirmed. The listed instrumentation comprises Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. This provides a practical reference for ensembles checking whether their available section and rhythm-instrument coverage matches the documented parts. The title is presented exactly as cataloged, including the parenthetical “M.Ferguson” credit. Difficulty is marked easy, making the arrangement relevant for musicians and directors seeking accessible big band repertoire within the confirmed instrumentation. Because no additional information is verified, this description does not assign a musical style, identify a key or tempo, estimate performance duration, or describe featured solos, voicings, historical context, or arranging techniques. This arrangement is cataloged as easy difficulty for Big Band. Confirmed individual parts are available. A conductor score is not confirmed in the metadata, so directors should verify score requirements separately. The listed instrumentation includes Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The arrangement is documented at 15 pages. Q: Who arranged and composed “Motherless Child (M.Ferguson)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Maynard Ferguson as both arranger and original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What does the catalog record document about the materials? A: The arrangement is listed as 15 pages, with individual parts confirmed. A conductor score has not been confirmed. Q: Which instruments are listed? A: The listed parts are Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums.