Night Dreamer — Big Band Arrangement by K.Rittenhouse

About This Arrangement

Night Dreamer is a big band arrangement by K.Rittenhouse that captures the essence of Wayne Shorter's classic composition. This chart has a modern jazz feel, leaning into a post-bop aesthetic with rich harmonies and a driving rhythm section. It's a solid choice for a big band looking to explore contemporary jazz repertoire with a nod to a legendary composer.

This download includes 86 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF. No conductor score is included.

Wayne Shorter's compositions are known for their intricate melodies and sophisticated harmonic structures. This arrangement provides an excellent opportunity for sections to dig into some challenging yet rewarding material, pushing their ensemble playing and individual improvisation skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in the Night Dreamer arrangement?

This arrangement of Night Dreamer 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, offering a full sound for your ensemble.

What is the difficulty level of this Night Dreamer big band chart?

This big band chart for Night Dreamer by K.Rittenhouse is suitable for intermediate to advanced ensembles. It features sophisticated harmonies and rhythmic figures characteristic of Wayne Shorter's work, requiring solid musicianship from all sections.

Does the Night Dreamer PDF download include a full conductor score?

No, the Night Dreamer PDF download does not include a full conductor score. This download provides all the individual instrument parts, totaling 86 pages, for your big band members to read and rehearse from.

What style or genre is the Night Dreamer arrangement?

This arrangement of Night Dreamer falls into the contemporary jazz and post-bop categories. It captures the modern jazz feel associated with Wayne Shorter's original composition, making it a great choice for bands exploring that stylistic realm.

How many pages are in the Night Dreamer download and what does it contain?

The Night Dreamer download contains 86 pages in a single PDF. This includes all the individual instrument parts for the big band, covering all the brass, saxophone, and rhythm section instruments. No conductor score is part of this download.

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