Strike Up The Band -Hard (S.Nestico)

“Strike Up The Band -Hard (S.Nestico)” is a Big Band arrangement by Sammy Nestico of an original composition credited to George Gershwin. The catalog identifies the arrangement as advanced and lists 73 pages of music. Style is not specified in the verified metadata, so this listing does not assign a stylistic category beyond the documented Big Band ensemble designation. Individual parts are confirmed for a 16-part instrumentation: 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, Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, and Drums. This makes the catalog entry relevant for groups organizing a standard large-ensemble setup with five saxophone parts, four trumpets, four trombones, and rhythm-section parts. The title includes “Hard,” and the verified difficulty classification is advanced. The metadata confirms individual parts but does not confirm the inclusion of a conductor score. For librarians, directors, and performers, the most reliable catalog context is therefore a 73-page advanced Big Band arrangement with confirmed parts across the listed saxophone, brass, and rhythm-section instrumentation. No additional information about musical style, duration, featured players, or performance requirements is specified. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with 73 pages and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes Alto Sax 1–2, Tenor Sax 1–2, Baritone Sax, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, and Drums. A conductor score is not confirmed in the catalog metadata, so only the listed individual parts should be treated as verified. Q: Who arranged and composed this work? A: The arrangement is credited to Sammy Nestico, and the original composer is credited as George Gershwin. Q: What ensemble and style are listed? A: It is cataloged for Big Band, with style not specified in the verified metadata. Q: What are the documented length and difficulty? A: The arrangement is classified as advanced and contains 73 pages. Q: Which parts are included? A: Confirmed individual parts are listed for five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, Piano, Bass, and Drums. A conductor score is not confirmed.