Ouagadougou (P.Busby)

“Ouagadougou (P.Busby)” is a big band arrangement by Paul Busby, who is credited as both arranger and original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a musical style, so this entry focuses on the documented scoring and materials rather than assigning a stylistic label. The arrangement is listed for Big Band and includes a confirmed conductor score together with confirmed individual parts. With 62 pages, the set provides substantial written material for rehearsal and performance preparation. The instrumentation comprises 18 listed instruments and parts: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–3, Bass Trombone, Flute, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set. This combination covers the standard saxophone, brass, and rhythm-section roles represented in the catalog metadata, with an additional flute part. The arrangement is classified as advanced, making the stated difficulty an important consideration for ensembles reviewing repertoire, assigning players, and planning preparation time. The conductor score and individual parts are both confirmed, allowing the catalog record to distinguish clearly between the full score and the player materials included in the documented set. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpets, four trombone parts including bass trombone, plus flute, piano, guitar, bass, and drum set. The catalog records 62 pages. No style, tempo, duration, solo features, or other performance details are specified. Q: Who arranged and composed “Ouagadougou (P.Busby)”? A: Paul Busby is credited as both the arranger and the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: The arrangement is scored for Big Band. Q: What materials are included? A: The catalog confirms a conductor score and individual parts. Q: What is the documented difficulty and instrumentation? A: The arrangement is classified as advanced and lists 18 instruments or parts, including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, flute, piano, guitar, bass, and drum set.