Stardust (T.Newsom)

Immerse your ensemble in the timeless elegance of "Stardust," Hoagy Carmichael's enduring jazz standard, presented here in a meticulously crafted Big Band arrangement by the esteemed Doc Severinsen. This professional-grade chart, titled "Stardust (T.Newsom)," captures the quintessential big band sound, making it an ideal selection for concerts, festivals, and educational performances seeking to showcase classic jazz repertoire. Severinsen’s arrangement honors the original composition’s lyrical beauty with a sophisticated harmonic palette and a flowing, ballad-like tempo feel that allows for expressive phrasing across all sections. This comprehensive 98-page score is designed for a full big band instrumentation, featuring Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. While specific solo sections are not detailed, the arrangement provides ample opportunities for individual expression within the ensemble passages, which are characterized by rich voicings and dynamic contrasts that build and recede gracefully.