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Arrangements by Frans Absil for Wind Band, Jazz Big Band, Studio Orchestra and other ensembles

List of Arrangements

Picture of a tenor saxophone On this page find a list of arrangements in alphabetical order. For each arrangement Title there are the attributes: Composer, Year, Duration, Instrumentation, Style and Key. The required playing skills are indicated as a Grade level (range: 1-5). Click on the Media links to open: a detailed description page, an MP3 audio file, a YouTube movie or the PDF full score (excerpt).

 

Ain't Misbehavin'

Composer: Thomas 'Fats' Waller
Year: 1983 Duration: 2'20
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Swing March Key: Eb Grade: 3
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Alice in Wonderland

Composer: J. Fain
Year: 1999 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Big Band
Style: Jazz Waltz Key: C Grade: 4
Media: Description >> | PDF Score >>

All of Me

Composer: Gerald Marks
Year: 1985 Duration: 3'20
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Swing March Key: C Grade: 3
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Autumn in New York

Composer: Vernon Duke
Year: 1986 Duration: 6'00
Instrumentation: Big Band
Style: Ballad - Latin Rock Key: F Grade: 3

Autumn Leaves

Composer: Joseph Cosma
Year: 1999 Duration: 4'40
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Up-tempo swing Key: Eb Grade: 5
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Black Orpheus

Composer: Luis Bonfa
Year: 1985 Duration: 3'40
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin - Beguine Key: Cm Grade: 3
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The Blue Danube Makeover

Composer: Johann Strauss
Year: 2006 Duration: 7'10
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Various Key: Various Grade: 5
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Blue Moon

Composer: Richard Rodgers
Year: 2001 Duration: 5'45
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin - Bolero Key: F-G Grade: 4
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Cabaret

Composer: Ebb/Kander
Year: 2001 Duration: 3'40
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Up-tempo swing Key: Eb-F Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Clair

Composer: Richard O'Sullivan
Year: 1983 Duration: 2'40
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Swing March Key: Ab-Bb Grade: 3
Media: Description >>

Ellington Favourites

Composer: Duke Ellington
Year: 1985 Duration: 16'00
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Various - Medley Key: Various Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | PDF Score >>

The Gentleman is a Dope

Composer: Richard Rodgers
Year: 2019 Duration: 3'15
Instrumentation: Big Band and Vocals
Style: Medium-Up tempo swing Key: Cm Grade: 3-4

Hello

Composer: Lionel Richie
Year: 2011 Duration: 3'50
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: Gm Grade: 2
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Hello Young Lovers

Composer: Richard Rodgers
Year: 1986 Duration: 6'00
Instrumentation: Big Band and Vocals
Style: Up-tempo swing Key: Bb Grade: 3

How High the Moon

Composer: W. Lewis
Year: 1988 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Big Band
Style: Up-tempo swing Key: G Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | PDF Score >>

I Remember April

Composer: Gene de Paul
Year: 1986 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Studio Orchestra
Style: Latin - Swing Key: C-F Media: Description >> | PDF Score >>

It Might As Well Be Spring

Composer: Richard Rodgers
Year: 1998 Duration:
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin - Mambo Key: F Grade: 5
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

It's Only a Paper Moon

Composer: Harold Arlen
Year: 2000 Duration: 4'55
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Disco-Rock Key: Bb Grade: 4
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I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face

Composer: Frederic Loewe
Year: 1987 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Saxophone Quintet
Style: Moderate Key: Eb Grade: 2
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Jerome Kern Medley

Composer: Jerome Kern
Year: 1984 Duration: 9'30
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Various - Medley Key: Various Grade: 3
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Just the Way You Are

Composer: Billy Joel
Year: 2011 Duration: 4'45
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin - Bossa Nova Key: Eb-F Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Lennon / McCartney Medley

Composer: John Lennon / Paul McCartney
Year: 1984 Duration: 12'30
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Various - Medley Key: Various Grade: 3
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Let it Snow

Composer: Jules Styne
Year: 1999 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Jazz-Waltz Key: Eb-F Grade: 5
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Like a Lover

Composer: Dorival Caymmi
Year: 1986 Duration: 3'45
Instrumentation: Big Band and Vocals
Style: Latin - Bossa Nova Key: C-Db Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Long Ago and Far Away

Composer: Jerome Kern
Year: 1985 Duration: 2'20
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin Key: F-G Grade: 3
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Misty

Composer: Eroll Garner
Year: 2001 Duration: 4'30
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: F-Ab Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Moon Music

Composer: Various
Year: 1986 Duration: 23'50
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Various - Medley Key: Various Grade: 3
Media: Description >>

Moon River

Composer: Henry Mancini
Year: 2011 Duration: 4'20
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: C-Eb Grade: 2
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

My One and Only Love

Composer: Mellin/Wood
Year: 2001 Duration: 5'05
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: Bb-C Grade: 5
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

One Note Samba

Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Year: 2011 Duration: 3'40
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin - Bossa Nova Key: C Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

On the Sunny Side of the Street

Composer: Jimmy McHugh
Year: 1983 Duration: 2'20
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Swing March Key: Bb Grade: 3
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Over the Rainbow

Composer: Harold Arlen
Year: 2001 Duration: 4'40
Instrumentation: Fanfare Band
Style: Ballad Key: Eb-Ab Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Over the Rainbow

Composer: Harold Arlen
Year: 1988 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Brass Octet
Style: Ballad Key: Eb-Ab Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Part of Your World

Composer: Alan Menken
Year: 2001 Duration: 3'00
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: Bb-Db Grade: 2
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Part of Your World

Composer: Alan Menken
Year: 1999 Duration: 3'00
Instrumentation: Theatre Band
Style: Ballad Key: C Grade: 2

Richard Rodgers Medley

Composer: Richard Rodgers
Year: 1984 Duration: 12'40
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Various - Medley Key: Various Grade: 3
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Roof Garden

Composer: Al Jarreau
Year: 2011 Duration: 3'15
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Rock Key: Ab Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Round Midnight

Composer: Thelonious Monk
Year: 2011 Duration: 3'10
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: Fm Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Round Midnight

Composer: Thelonious Monk
Year: 1985 Duration: 3'10
Instrumentation: String Orchestra
Style: Ballad Key: Am Grade: 4
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The Shadow Of Your Smile

Composer: Johnny Mandel
Year: 2015 Duration: 3'55
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin - Rumba Key: Bb Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Stevie Wonder Medley

Composer: Stevie Wonder
Year: 2003 Duration: 12'30
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Various - Medley Key: Various Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

The Summer Knows

Composer: Michel Legrand
Year: 1999 Duration: 4'15
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: Fm-F Grade: 5
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

Waltz for Debby

Composer: Bill Evans
Year: 1983 Duration: 2'15
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Jazz Waltz Key: Grade: 3
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Wave

Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Year: 1987 Duration: 4'20
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Latin - Bossa Nova Key: C Grade: 3

We're All Alone

Composer: Bozz Scaggs
Year: 1983 Duration: 4'30
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Style: Ballad Key: G Grade: 3
Media: Description >> | MP3 Audio >> | PDF Score >>

The Wild Rover

Composer: Traditional
Year: 1999 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Theatre Band
Style: Folk Key: C Grade: 2

Yo Sin Ti

Composer: Eros Ramazotti
Year: 1999 Duration: 4'00
Instrumentation: Theatre Band
Style: Latin Key: C Grade: 2


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