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The catalogue features authentic arrangements of chart hits past and present; big band instrumentals and big band vocals; concert orchestra standards; medleys; instrumentals together with wind and brass band arrangements. Popular Artists in the London Orchestrations catalogueFrank Sinatra ; The Beatles; Abba; Nat King Cole; Dean Martin; Ella FitzgeraldPlease note - as of October 2006:* we have updated our list of London Orchestrations charts and withdrawn older arrangements* we have created an online London Orchestrations Catalogue which you can download and view* we are unable to electronically deliver charts as pdfs via email or as downloads etc * we do not sell backing tracks for any of the London Orchestrations music.We also regret that due to copyright restrictions we are unable to supply London Orchestrations to customers in the US, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico at this time.FORMATSEach arrangement in the Big Band Vocals, Chart Hits, Instrumentals, and Medleys department is available in the following formats:Small Band: LOxxxxJ - Vocals 4 Rhythm & 4 Front Line (i.e. 2 saxes, trumpet, trombone) Big Band: LOxxxxK - Vocals & Full Band (i.e. 4 trumpets, 3 or 4 trombones, 5 saxes…)Additional, some charts are available arranged specifically for Concert Orchestra, Brass Band and Wind Band (Concert Band).Concert Orchestra: LOxxxxL - (i.e. Full Band plus String and Woodwind parts… see below for Instrumentation)Brass Band, Wind Band: LOxxxx - 22 or 34 piece ensembles respectively... see below for InstrumentationKEYSAll charts are supplied in the stated key. We do not have the facility to customise parts to keys. If you are a vocalist and need information about voice range, please refer to the Vocalist Range Chart.REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement parts can be purchased from us for the charts featured in this Catalogue. They are available to the original purchaser of the chart only. Contact us for details.Big Band Vocals (BBV)Titles designated 'BBV' feature arrangements of popular songs associated with famous vocalists from the Big Band era to the present day – as recorded by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat “King” Cole, Dinah Washington, Harry Connick Jr, Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Diana Krall and more. The arrangements are accurate and faithful transcriptions of the original Big Band recordings. The Small Band arrangements have been specially adapted from the big band versions.Chart Hits (CH)Titles designated 'CH' include popular hits from the 60’s to the 1990s. The arrangements are accurate and faithful transcriptions of original recordings that have been adapted to include instrumentation found in conventional small groups, combos and stage bands. The orchestrations work with any combination of instruments and are available in the standard 2 formats: (i) Small Band - Vocals 4 Rhythm & 4 Front Line and (ii) Big Band - Vocals & Full Band. Instrumentals (INST)Titles designated 'INST' feature arrangements of popular tunes from the Big Band era to the present day. The arrangements are accurate and faithful transcriptions of original recordings that have been adapted to include instrumentation found in conventional small groups, combos and stage bands. Arrangements labelled “Opt” may be performed with or without vocal. The orchestrations work with any combination of instruments, and are available in the standard two formats: (i) Small Band - Vocals 4 Rhythm & 4 Front Line (£30.00); (ii) Full Band - Vocals & Full Band (£35.00).Brass Band (BR)These are professional level brass band charts arranged with 22 individual parts plus Full Score written for:Soprano Cornet, 2 Solo Cornet, 1 Repiano Cornet, 1 2nd & 1 3rd Cornet;1 Flugel Horn, 1 Solo Horn;1 1st & 1 2nd Horn;1 1st & 1 2nd Baritone;1 1st & 1 2nd Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone;2 Euphonium;2 Eb Bass, 2 Bb Bass;1 Drums, 1 Percussion.There are no vocals included with these charts.Wind Band (Concert Band) (WB)These are professional level wind band (concert band) charts arranged with 34 individual parts plus Full Score written for:2 Flutes, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon;1 Eb Clarinet, 1 1st to 3rd Bb Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet;2 Altos, 2 Tenors, 1 Baritone Saxophones;1 1st to 4th Horns;1 Euphonium;1 1st to 4th Trumpets;1 1st to 3rd Trombones;2 Basses;1 1st & 2nd Percussion;1 Drums, 1 Keyboard, 1 Bass Guitar, 1 Guitar.There are no vocals included with these charts.MedleysTitles in this section of the catalogue include popular vocal and instrumental hits from the 1930’s to the 1980's in MEDLEY form. Many of the arrangements are accurate and faithful transcriptions of original recordings that have been adapted to include instrumentation found in conventional small, big, brass and wind (concert) bands. Arrangements labelled “Opt” may be performed with or without vocal. The orchestrations work with any combination of instruments, and are available in the standard two formats: (i) Small Band - Vocals 4 Rhythm & 4 Front Line; (ii) Full Band - Vocals & Full Band.Concert Orchestra (CO)The London Orchestrations Concert Orchestra Series, designated 'CO', is designed for bandleaders wanting to add that authentic big band with strings sound to their repertoire, including additional percussion and brass instruments (see below for the list of possible instrumentation).Many of these titles were commissioned for the major new British “Rat Pack” musical starring Louis Hoover as Frank Sinatra, Peter Straker as Sammy Davis Jr, and Michael Howe as Dean Martin. All concert orchestra arrangements are sold as complete sets in one format only.PLEASE NOTE: All titles listed in the Concert Orchestra department are also available as Big Band Vocals ('BBV'), in both Small and Big Band formats. INSTRUMENTATIONConductor:1 Conductor part.Woodwinds: 1 Alto Saxophone 1 doubling Piccolo/Flute/Clarinet;1 Alto Saxophone 2 doubling Piccolo/Flute/Clarinet;1 Tenor Saxophone 1 doubling Flute/Oboe/Clarinet;1 Tenor Saxophone 2 doubling Flute/Clarinet;1 Baritone Saxophone doubling Bass Clarinet;Brass:4 F Horns;3 Tenor Trombones;1 Bass Trombone;1 Tuba;4 Trumpets doubling Flugelhorn;1 Eb bass (optional)1 Bb bass (optional)Strings: 12 Violins 1 (2 players per desk – 6 parts supplied);12 Violins 2 (2 players per desk – 6 parts supplied);4 Violas (2 players per desk – 6 parts supplied);4 Cellos (2 players per desk – 6 parts supplied);1 Double Bass;Rhythm Section:1 Piano doubling electronic keyboard;1 Electronic Drums (optional);1 Electronic Guitar doubling Acoustic Guitar;1 Double Bass doubling Bass Guitar;1 Drums (kit);Percussion:1 Electronic Drums (optional)1 Tympani;1 Tuned Percussion (i.e. vibraphone, xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, etc.)Harp: 1 harp.Vocals: Lead & group vocals (where applicable)