The Swingin' Shepherd Blues (M.Taylor)

“The Swingin' Shepherd Blues (M.Taylor)” is a medium-difficulty big band arrangement by Mark Taylor of the original composition credited to Moe Koffman. The catalog record identifies the work by its full title and credits both the arranger and original composer, while leaving the style unspecified. This makes the arrangement suitable for cataloging by title, personnel, ensemble, and documented materials rather than by an assumed stylistic category. The instrumentation is listed across 17 parts: Alto Saxophone 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophone 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. This format provides the standard sectional coverage documented for the arrangement, with five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, and a four-piece rhythm section. Individual parts are confirmed as included. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata, so the catalog record does not represent one as part of the documented contents. The arrangement is identified for big band and carries a medium difficulty rating, giving directors and performers a concise reference for ensemble requirements and expected preparation level. No additional information about style, duration, key, tempo, featured passages, or arranging approach is specified in the verified record. This is a medium-difficulty big band arrangement with 17 listed parts: Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Individual parts are confirmed. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available catalog metadata. Q: Who arranged “The Swingin' Shepherd Blues (M.Taylor)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Mark Taylor, and the original composer is listed as Moe Koffman. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for big band. Q: What instruments and parts are listed? A: The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Q: What are the documented difficulty and materials? A: The arrangement is rated medium difficulty. Individual parts are confirmed, while a conductor score is not confirmed.