The Lamp Is Low (E.Wilkins)

“The Lamp Is Low (E.Wilkins)” is a big band arrangement credited to Maynard Ferguson, with Peter DeRose listed as the original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a style, so no stylistic classification is assigned here. The arrangement is documented for a 16-part ensemble covering Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1 through 4; Trombones 1 through 3; Bass Trombone; Piano; Bass; and Drum Set. The listed instrumentation provides the working part breakdown for the ensemble and identifies the required sections for preparation. The catalog record confirms both a conductor score and individual parts. At 63 pages, the material represents a substantial big band chart for advanced performers. This entry is intended to give conductors, librarians, and players a clear view of the credited arrangement, documented instrumentation, and supplied score-and-parts format without assigning details that are not present in the verified metadata. Because no style, key, tempo, duration, featured solo, or other performance characteristic is specified, those details are not included. The title, arranger, original composer, ensemble designation, page count, difficulty level, and confirmed materials together define the available catalog information for this arrangement. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and individual parts. The documented instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpets, four trombone parts including bass trombone, plus piano, bass, and drum set. Use the listed part assignments when planning personnel and score preparation. No style or additional performance specifications are confirmed in the catalog metadata. Q: Who arranged “The Lamp Is Low (E.Wilkins),” and who is the original composer? A: The arrangement is credited to Maynard Ferguson, and Peter DeRose is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What materials are included? A: The catalog confirms a conductor score and individual parts. Q: What is the documented difficulty and instrumentation? A: The arrangement is rated advanced and lists 16 instruments or parts, including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, and drum set.