Beauty And The Beast — Big Band Arrangement by G.Urwin

About This Arrangement

Beauty And The Beast is a big band arrangement by G.Urwin that provides a lush, full sound for your ensemble. This chart leans into a contemporary big band ballad style, offering a rich harmonic landscape and expressive melodic lines. It's the kind of arrangement that allows a band to really dig into dynamics and phrasing, perfect for showcasing a mature sound.

This download includes 54 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF. No conductor score is included. You'll have all the necessary parts for your musicians to perform this piece.

This particular arrangement of Beauty And The Beast is a solid choice for bands looking to add a well-known, yet musically engaging, ballad to their repertoire. It's a great opportunity to work on blend and balance within the brass and saxophone sections, and to develop a cohesive ensemble sound on a familiar melody.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in this arrangement of Beauty And The Beast?

This 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, providing a full and balanced sound for your ensemble.

What is the difficulty level of this big band chart?

This arrangement of Beauty And The Beast would be suitable for intermediate to advanced big bands. While not overly technically demanding, it requires good ensemble playing, dynamic control, and a mature approach to ballad interpretation to really shine.

Does this download include a full conductor score?

No, this download does not include a full conductor score. It provides all the individual instrument parts for the big band, totaling 54 pages. The arrangement is designed for musicians to play directly from their parts.

What style or genre is this arrangement of Beauty And The Beast?

This chart is a big band ballad. It features a lush, expressive sound typical of a jazz ballad, with rich harmonies and a focus on melodic interpretation. It's perfect for bands looking to perform a classic tune in a smooth, contemporary big band style.

How many pages are in this download and what exactly do I get?

This download contains 54 pages in total. You will receive a single PDF file that includes all the individual instrument parts for the big band arrangement of Beauty And The Beast. No conductor score is part of this particular package.

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