Moonlight Becomes You — Big Band Arrangement by Charlie Spivak -M. Henebry

About This Arrangement

Moonlight Becomes You is a big band arrangement by Charlie Spivak and M. Henebry, featuring a classic, smooth big band sound. This chart evokes the romantic era of big band music, perfect for setting a nostalgic mood. It's a solid choice for bands looking to add a timeless standard to their repertoire, offering a lush harmonic palette and a gentle swing feel.

This download includes 25 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 captures the essence of the big band era when dance halls were filled with couples swaying to melodic tunes. It’s a great piece for a band director looking to introduce their ensemble to the classic big band ballad style, emphasizing blend and lyrical phrasing. The chart provides a good opportunity for sections to work on their collective sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in this arrangement of Moonlight Becomes You?

This arrangement includes parts for 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. It provides a complete set of individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation, allowing each musician to have their own sheet music.

What is the difficulty level of this big band chart?

This arrangement of Moonlight Becomes You is suitable for intermediate to advanced big bands. While it offers a classic big band sound, the melodic lines and harmonic voicings require a good understanding of ensemble playing and musicality. It's not overly technically demanding but requires good blend and phrasing.

Does this download include a full conductor score?

No, this download does not include a full conductor score. It provides 25 pages of individual instrument parts only. Band leaders will need to work from the individual parts or create their own score if a full conductor score is desired for rehearsal purposes.

What style or genre is Moonlight Becomes You?

Moonlight Becomes You is a classic big band ballad, falling squarely into the Swing genre. It embodies the romantic and smooth sounds characteristic of the big band era, perfect for a slow dance or a reflective moment in a concert. The arrangement focuses on lush harmonies and a gentle, flowing feel.

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

The download for Moonlight Becomes You contains 25 pages in a single PDF file. This PDF includes all the individual instrument parts for the arrangement, covering all the brass, saxophone, and rhythm section instruments listed. You will receive all necessary parts to perform the piece, but no conductor's score.

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