September (S.Evans)

Experience the enduring joy of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" with this advanced big band arrangement by S. Evans. This meticulously crafted 54-page package provides a comprehensive conductor score and individual parts for a full 17-piece big band, including Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. S. Evans' arrangement captures the infectious disco-funk groove and celebratory spirit of the original, making it an ideal showcase for advanced scholastic ensembles, professional big bands, or community jazz orchestras. The arrangement maintains a driving, medium-up tempo feel, characterized by syncopated rhythmic patterns in the brass and saxophone sections, punctuated by the iconic horn lines. Harmonic voicings reflect the R&B and funk influences of the late 1970s, providing a rich, full sound that is both familiar and exciting. This arrangement is perfect for concerts, school performances, jazz festivals, and dance events, promising to engage audiences with its universally recognized melody and uplifting energy.