Summertime (R.Fote)

“Summertime (R.Fote)” is a big band arrangement credited to Richard Fote, based on the composition by George Gershwin. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the difficulty as medium. No style designation is specified, so this entry focuses on the documented instrumentation and format rather than assigning a stylistic category. The arrangement is listed at 30 pages and includes individual parts for a 16-part setup: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, and Drums. This instrumentation provides a clear reference for directors, librarians, and players checking whether the listed section and rhythm instruments match their ensemble. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata, so it is not identified as part of the documented contents. Individual parts, however, are confirmed. The medium difficulty designation offers a general preparation reference for groups evaluating the arrangement, while the listed instrumentation supports practical personnel planning before rehearsal. For cataloging purposes, this entry is best understood as a 30-page Richard Fote arrangement for big band, with confirmed individual parts and a specified 16-part instrumentation based on George Gershwin’s composition. This medium-difficulty arrangement is cataloged for Big Band and is listed at 30 pages. Individual parts are confirmed for five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, Piano, Bass, and Drums. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata. Review the listed instrumentation against the ensemble before assigning parts and planning preparation. Q: Who arranged “Summertime (R.Fote)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Richard Fote, and the original composer is listed as George Gershwin. Q: What ensemble and style are listed? A: The catalog identifies it as a Big Band arrangement. No specific style is provided in the metadata. Q: What difficulty level is documented? A: The arrangement is listed as medium difficulty. Q: What materials and instrumentation are documented? A: The catalog lists 30 pages and confirms individual parts for Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, and Drums. A conductor score is not confirmed.