My Favorite Things big band arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

Enjoy the classic “My Favorite Things” arranged for big band by Bill Fulton. Featuring harmonically and rhythmically unique twists, this arrangement will keep your band engaged. Tenor and trumpet solos are included, and flute is required for both tenor parts. Make memories and have a blast with this chart!

This My Favorite Things big band arrangement by Bill Fulton gives the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic a fresh jazz waltz treatment. Written for full big band, the chart combines the familiar melody with distinctive harmonic colors, rhythmic variations, and featured solo opportunities. The result offers musicians a creative take on a standard that audiences immediately recognize.

My Favorite Things Big Band Arrangement

Rather than simply reproducing the familiar song, this arrangement explores its melodic and harmonic possibilities within a contemporary big band setting. The waltz foundation remains an important part of the chart. However, harmonic and rhythmic twists give the music its own character and help maintain momentum throughout the arrangement.

In addition, the writing gives the ensemble opportunities to explore different textures and dynamics. Full-band passages provide power and contrast, while lighter sections allow individual colors within the ensemble to emerge. As a result, the arrangement can work well for concerts, jazz festivals, and other performances where a familiar standard with a distinctive approach fits the program.

Jazz Waltz for Full Big Band

The My Favorite Things big band arrangement is scored for five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Both tenor saxophone parts require flute doubles. Therefore, directors should consider the woodwind requirements when programming the chart.

Featured solo passages for tenor saxophone and trumpet also give individual players room to step forward. Meanwhile, the ensemble writing keeps the complete band involved and provides contrast around the solo sections.

Instrumentation

• 5 saxophones
• 4 trumpets
• 4 trombones
• Guitar
• Piano
• Bass
• Drums

Woodwind doubles: Flute is required for both tenor saxophone parts.

Featured solos: Tenor saxophone and trumpet.

A Fresh Treatment of a Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote “My Favorite Things” for The Sound of Music. The original song is built around a lilting waltz and moves between minor and major tonalities. You can learn more about the song at the official Rodgers & Hammerstein website.

Bill Fulton’s arrangement uses that recognizable foundation as a starting point for a jazz-oriented big band interpretation. Consequently, it gives ensembles a chance to perform a well-known standard while exploring different harmonic colors, rhythmic ideas, ensemble textures, and improvisation.

Explore More Big Band Arrangements

If you are looking for additional music for full jazz ensemble, browse the Big Band arrangements and charts available from Bill Fulton Music. You can also explore Little Big Band arrangements for ensembles using smaller horn sections.

This My Favorite Things big band arrangement combines a classic melody with jazz waltz energy, colorful ensemble writing, and room for featured soloists. It offers a distinctive addition to a big band library while retaining the character that has made the song an enduring standard.

Instrumentation:

• 5 saxes
• 4 trumpets
• 4 trombones
• guitar
• piano
• bass
• drums

Genre: jazz waltz