Prelude To A Kiss — Big Band Arrangement by D.Wolpe

EnsembleBig Band
ArrangerD.Wolpe
ComposerD.Ellington
InstrumentationAlto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Rhythm Section
StyleSwing, Ballad
Score & PartsIndividual parts only (no conductor score). 1 separate part
Pages39 pages
Price$29.99

About This Arrangement

Prelude To A Kiss is a Big Band arrangement by D. Wolpe, offering a classic interpretation of Duke Ellington's timeless ballad. This chart captures the lush harmonies and expressive melodies characteristic of Ellington's work, making it a staple for any big band library. It's a beautiful, slow swing that allows the ensemble to really dig into the rich textures.

This download includes 39 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF. No conductor score is included.

Playing a Duke Ellington ballad like this requires a band to really listen and blend. Wolpe’s arrangement provides a solid framework for developing a cohesive ensemble sound, focusing on dynamics and phrasing. It’s a great piece for working on ballad interpretation and achieving that classic big band sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in this arrangement of Prelude To A Kiss?
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, providing a full sound for this classic ballad.
What is the difficulty level of this Prelude To A Kiss chart?
This arrangement of Prelude To A Kiss is suitable for intermediate to advanced big bands. While it's a ballad, achieving the proper blend, dynamics, and expressive phrasing requires a mature ensemble. It's an excellent chart for developing musicality and ensemble cohesion.
Does this download of Prelude To A Kiss include a full conductor score?
No, this download does not include a full conductor score. It contains only the individual instrument parts for the Big Band. The PDF provided has 39 pages dedicated to the separate parts for each musician in the ensemble.
What style or genre is this arrangement of Prelude To A Kiss?
This arrangement of Prelude To A Kiss falls squarely into the Big Band Swing and Ballad genres. It's a beautiful, slow swing chart that showcases the lush harmonies and melodic beauty of Duke Ellington's original composition, perfect for a classic jazz repertoire.
How many pages are in the download and what exactly do I get?
The download for Prelude To A Kiss consists of a single PDF file containing 39 pages. These pages comprise all the individual instrument parts for the Big Band arrangement. Please note that a conductor's score is not included in this download.

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