Smack Dab In The Middle (R.Stitzel)

“Smack Dab In The Middle (R.Stitzel)” is a Big Band arrangement credited to arranger Rick Stitzel, based on an original composition by Charles Calhoun. The catalog record identifies the work as a 37-page arrangement for a documented 18-part instrumentation. The listed parts cover Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1 through 4, Trombones 1 through 4, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drum Set, and Vibes. This instrumentation gives directors and ensemble managers a clear reference for assigning the available parts across the saxophone, brass, rhythm-section, and vibes sections. The arrangement is classified as medium difficulty, making that rating the appropriate catalog reference when planning repertoire for a Big Band. Individual parts are confirmed in the catalog metadata. A conductor score is not confirmed, so the catalog record should not be read as verifying one. Style is not specified in the available information; no additional stylistic description is provided here. For programming and library organization, the title, arranger, original composer, page count, difficulty, ensemble designation, and complete listed instrumentation provide the documented details needed to identify this arrangement and assess whether its required parts correspond to the personnel and resources of a particular Big Band. This Big Band arrangement is listed at medium difficulty and spans 37 pages. Confirmed individual parts are provided for the listed saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, guitar, drum set, and vibes. A conductor score is not confirmed in the catalog metadata. Directors should compare the documented instrumentation with the ensemble’s available personnel before rehearsal planning. Q: Who arranged and composed “Smack Dab In The Middle (R.Stitzel)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Rick Stitzel, and the original composer is Charles Calhoun. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The catalog lists the difficulty as medium. Q: What does the catalog record confirm about the contents? A: The arrangement is 37 pages long, and individual parts are confirmed. A conductor score is not confirmed in the metadata.