That's What Friends Are For (D.Barduhn)

Experience the timeless joy of "That's What Friends Are For" with D. Barduhn's expertly crafted big band arrangement, a sophisticated and engaging addition to any ensemble's repertoire. This classic jazz standard, originally composed by Burt Bacharach, is presented here in a medium difficulty setting, making it ideal for high school, college, and professional big bands. Barduhn's arrangement breathes new life into the beloved melody, featuring lush harmonies characteristic of the jazz standard tradition, and a dynamic scoring approach that ensures a captivating performance for any audience. The piece maintains a moderate tempo feel, allowing for clear articulation and expressive phrasing across all sections. Rhythmic patterns are thoughtfully integrated, providing a solid yet flexible foundation for the melody and harmonic voicings. This arrangement of "That's What Friends Are For" is meticulously scored for a full big band instrumentation, including 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.