What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life — Big Band Arrangement by E.Houghton

About This Arrangement

What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life is a big band arrangement by E.Houghton that presents a classic tune in a lush, expressive setting. This chart has a beautiful, flowing ballad feel, perfect for showcasing the ensemble's dynamic control and lyrical phrasing. It's the kind of piece that really lets a band breathe and connect with the melody.

This download includes 36 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF. No conductor score is included.

This arrangement provides a great opportunity to work on blend and balance within the big band. The voicings are rich, and the overall mood is reflective, making it a strong choice for a concert feature or a change of pace in a set. It's a solid, playable chart that allows the band to focus on musicality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in this arrangement of "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life"?

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 provides a complete set of individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation.

What is the difficulty level of this big band chart?

This arrangement of "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life" is suitable for an intermediate to advanced big band. It requires good control over dynamics and phrasing to capture the ballad's expressive nature, but it's very playable for a group that can handle standard big band repertoire.

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 necessary for performance, but a separate score is not part of this package. The PDF contains only the parts.

What style or genre is "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life" arranged in?

This arrangement of "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life" is a beautiful big band ballad. It features a lush, expressive style that focuses on melodic interpretation and rich harmonies, characteristic of classic big band ballad writing.

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

The download consists of a single PDF file containing 36 pages of individual instrument parts. You will receive all the necessary parts for each instrument in the big band, ready for printing and distribution to your musicians.

Related Arrangements

• Deep Purple — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)
• Lover Come Back To Me — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)
• You Forgot To Remember — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)
• 920 Special — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)
• American Patrol — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)
• Baritone Boogie — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)
• Bublitski — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)
• Back Bay Shuffle — Big Band by E.Houghton ($29.99)

Browse all arrangements by E.Houghton