Stormy Monday — Big Band Arrangement by M.Amy

About This Arrangement

Stormy Monday is a big band arrangement by M. Amy featuring the classic blues vocal chart originally by B. Morrison. This chart lays into a slow blues groove, perfect for a vocalist to stretch out and tell a story. It's the kind of tune that can really set a mood and give your band a chance to dig into a soulful feel.

This download includes 62 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF. No conductor score is included.

This arrangement is a solid choice for bands looking to feature a vocalist on a blues standard. It's a great way to work on ensemble blend and dynamics within a familiar blues form, and it allows your singer to really shine. The chart provides a strong foundation for a vocalist to interpret this timeless tune.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in this Stormy Monday arrangement?

This big band arrangement of Stormy Monday includes parts for 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, and a Vocal part. It's set up for a standard big band instrumentation with a featured vocalist.

What is the difficulty level of this big band chart?

This Stormy Monday arrangement is suitable for intermediate to advanced big bands. While the blues form is straightforward, achieving the right feel and dynamics for a vocal feature requires a solid understanding of ensemble playing and blues interpretation. It's a great chart for working on musicality.

Does this download of Stormy Monday include a full conductor score?

No, this download for Stormy Monday does not include a full conductor score. It provides all the individual instrument parts in a single PDF, totaling 62 pages. Directors will need to work from the individual parts.

What style or genre is this arrangement of Stormy Monday?

This arrangement of Stormy Monday is firmly rooted in the blues genre. It's a classic slow blues vocal feature, designed to capture the soulful and expressive nature of the original tune. It's perfect for bands looking to perform a traditional blues number.

How many pages are in the Stormy Monday download and what does it contain?

The Stormy Monday download contains 62 pages of music. This includes all the individual instrument parts for the big band, featuring 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, and the Vocal part. No conductor score is included in this PDF.

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