What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (E.Houghton)
Composed by Michel Legrand
Arranged by Ernie Houghton
- Ensemble: Big Band
- Style: Jazz Standard
- Pages: 36
- Instruments (17): Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Solo Trombone, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trombone 4, 1st Flute or Clarinet, 2nd Flute or Clarinet, Alto Flute or Clarinet, Tenor Flute or Clarinet, Baritone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
- Difficulty: medium
- Content: Individual Parts
- Format: PDF Download (Instant)
- Price: $24.99
Ernie Houghton's masterful big band arrangement of Michel Legrand's timeless jazz standard, "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life," transforms this beloved ballad into a captivating showcase of sophisticated big band writing. This medium-difficulty chart, spanning 36 pages with a complete score included, offers a lush, full sound perfect for concert performances, jazz festivals, and professional engagements. Houghton’s arrangement embraces the song’s inherent romanticism with a flowing, medium-slow ballad tempo feel, emphasizing rich harmonic voicings and expressive melodic lines. The harmonic style remains true to Legrand's original, with Houghton skillfully expanding upon it for the 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. The arrangement features beautifully crafted ensemble passages that highlight the full dynamic range of the big band, from tender, subdued sections to powerful, soaring climaxes.
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- What is included in the What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (E.Houghton) PDF?
- The verified current file contains individual parts across 36 pages.
- How many instruments or parts are listed for What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (E.Houghton)?
- The verified instrumentation list contains 17 entries for this Big Band arrangement.
- Who is credited for What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (E.Houghton)?
- Composer: Michel Legrand. Arranger: Ernie Houghton.
- What difficulty is listed for What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (E.Houghton)?
- The verified difficulty level is medium.
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- The catalog lists the style as Jazz Standard.
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