Yardbird Suite (P.Coulman)

“Yardbird Suite (P.Coulman)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Pete Coulman, with Charlie Parker listed as the original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a style, so this entry focuses on the documented ensemble and materials rather than assigning a stylistic description. The arrangement is marked advanced and is cataloged at 105 pages. A conductor score is confirmed, along with individual parts for the listed 17-instrument lineup: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1 through 4; Trombones 1 through 3; Bass Trombone; Guitar; Piano; Bass; and Drum Set. This instrumentation provides the working parts identified for the big band ensemble in the catalog record. For directors and performers, the listing establishes the practical scope of the set: an advanced-level big band chart with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The 105-page length gives ensembles a clear catalog reference when organizing rehearsal materials, assigning section folders, or checking that the expected parts are represented. Because no style, duration, tempo, key, solo features, or other performance details are specified in the supplied metadata, those characteristics are not described here. This is an advanced big band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpets, four trombone parts including bass trombone, plus guitar, piano, bass, and drum set. The catalog records 105 pages. No style or additional performance details are specified. Q: Who arranged “Yardbird Suite (P.Coulman)”? A: Pete Coulman is the arranger, and Charlie Parker is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: The arrangement is scored for big band. Q: What materials are included? A: The catalog lists a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. Q: What is the documented difficulty and instrumentation? A: The arrangement is marked advanced and lists 17 instruments or parts, including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drum set.