After You've Gone — Big Band Arrangement by M.Abene

About This Arrangement

“After You've Gone” is a big band arrangement by M. Abene, featuring a classic swing feel that’s been a staple for jazz ensembles for decades. This chart really pushes the brass section, especially the trumpets, with some exciting lines. It’s a driving, up-tempo swing number that will get any audience moving.

This download includes 86 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF. No conductor score is included. You'll get all the necessary parts for your saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section.

This particular arrangement, with its energetic brass writing, would be a great choice for a band looking to showcase a strong trumpet section. It’s a classic tune that audiences recognize, and Abene’s take on it provides plenty of opportunities for a big band to really dig in and swing hard. It’s a solid, playable chart that delivers on the big band sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in this arrangement of "After You've Gone"?

This big band arrangement includes parts for 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. It's a standard big band instrumentation designed to deliver a full, classic sound.

What is the difficulty level of this big band chart?

This arrangement of "After You've Gone" is suitable for an intermediate to advanced big band. The brass parts, particularly the trumpets, are quite active and require solid players, but the overall chart is very playable and rewarding for a strong ensemble.

Does this download include a full conductor score?

No, this download does not include a full conductor score. This PDF contains only the individual instrument parts for each musician. Conductors will need to work from the individual parts or create their own condensed score if desired.

What style or genre is this arrangement of "After You've Gone"?

This is a classic big band swing arrangement. It's an up-tempo, driving chart that embodies the traditional swing feel, making it a great choice for bands looking to perform authentic jazz standards with a lot of energy.

How many pages are included in this download, and what do I receive?

This download includes 86 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF file. You will receive all the necessary parts for the full big band instrumentation, ready for printing and distribution to your musicians.

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