Herding Cats

Featuring a melody line that bounces from part to part within the ensemble, this medium tempo, bebop "blues with a bridge" chart keeps the conductor on his toes "herding the cats" in the band. Lots of open solo space with changes provided allows for numerous soloists and an a cappella chorus featuring the horn section. A flag-waving shout chorus leads to a Basie piano ending. The trumpet range is to written high C and the trombone range is to G. At about 188 bpm, this great original is scored for 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones plus bass trombone, and four rhythm. Highly recommended!