The American Patrol (A.Dedrick)

“The American Patrol (A.Dedrick)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Art Dedrick, with Frank White listed as the original composer. The catalog does not specify a style, so this entry intentionally leaves stylistic classification open. The arrangement is documented for a 16-part big band instrumentation: Alto Saxophone 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophone 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The listed set contains 31 pages and is marked medium difficulty. Individual parts are confirmed as included. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata and is therefore not described as part of the documented contents. For ensemble librarians, directors, and performers, the instrumentation provides a clear basis for checking personnel and preparing the required section coverage before rehearsal. The saxophone section includes five listed parts, while the brass sections provide four trumpet and four trombone parts. Piano, bass, and drums complete the rhythm-section listing. This catalog description is limited to the verified information available for the arrangement and does not assign a historical period, performance tradition, key, duration, tempo, or other musical characteristics not stated in the metadata. This medium-difficulty big band arrangement is documented with 31 pages and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation covers 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 in the available catalog metadata. Q: Who arranged and composed “The American Patrol (A.Dedrick)”? A: Art Dedrick is credited as the arranger, and Frank White is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for big band. Q: Which instruments or parts are included? A: The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, piano, bass, and drums. Q: What are the documented contents and difficulty? A: The arrangement is marked medium difficulty, contains 31 pages, and has confirmed individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed.