The Rainbow Connection (M.Taylor)

“The Rainbow Connection (M.Taylor)” is a big band arrangement by Mark Taylor of a composition credited to original composer Paul Williams. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the difficulty as medium, providing a clear starting point for directors and players assessing repertoire for an ensemble with standard saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm-section coverage. No style designation is specified in the available metadata, so this entry does not assign the arrangement to a particular jazz or contemporary category. The documented materials include 47 pages and confirm individual parts for the listed instrumentation. The parts cover Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1 through 4; Trombones 1 through 4; Piano; Bass; and Drums. This 16-part listing gives musicians a practical view of the required forces before programming the piece. The catalog information confirms the arrangement’s credited creators, ensemble format, approximate playing level, page count, and available individual parts. It does not confirm the inclusion of a conductor score, so that item should be verified separately when planning materials for rehearsal or performance. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement is documented at 47 pages, with individual parts confirmed for the listed 16-part instrumentation: five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, and drums. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata. Directors should use the instrument list to check ensemble coverage before rehearsal and performance planning. Q: Who arranged and composed “The Rainbow Connection (M.Taylor)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Mark Taylor, and the original composer is Paul Williams. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What is the documented difficulty level? A: The listed difficulty is medium. Q: What instrumentation and materials are documented? A: The catalog confirms individual parts for 16 listed instruments: five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, piano, bass, and drums.