Yardbird Suite (M.Sweeney)

“Yardbird Suite (M.Sweeney)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Michael Sweeney, based on the original composition by Charlie Parker. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the difficulty as medium, providing a clear starting point for directors selecting music for an intermediate-level large ensemble. Style is not specified in the verified metadata, so this listing does not assign a stylistic category beyond the documented big band format. The arrangement is documented as 36 pages and includes confirmed individual parts for a full large-ensemble instrumentation. Listed parts cover Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1 through 4; Trombones 1 through 4; Piano; Bass; Drums; and Guitar. This gives musicians and ensemble organizers a practical view of the required chair coverage before rehearsal planning. The metadata confirms individual parts, while the inclusion of a conductor score is not confirmed. For catalog and program preparation, the title, arranger, original composer, ensemble, page count, difficulty, and instrument list provide the verified reference points. No additional details about style, musical treatment, performance duration, featured parts, or other arrangement characteristics are specified. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement is documented at 36 pages. Confirmed individual parts are listed for two altos, two tenors, baritone saxophone, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, drums, and guitar. The metadata does not confirm a conductor score, so directors should rely on the documented parts information when preparing ensemble materials. Q: Who arranged “Yardbird Suite (M.Sweeney),” and who composed the original? A: The arrangement is credited to Michael Sweeney, and the original composer is Charlie Parker. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The verified difficulty is medium. Q: What materials and page count are documented? A: The arrangement is 36 pages and has confirmed individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata.