MacArthur Park, Jimmy Webb arr. Philip Sparke. Brass Band

DESCRIPTION
Over a period of four decades Jimmy Webb (b. 1946) has written hits for a number of singers including Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt. His songs are often epic in character and include By theTime I Get to Phoenix; Up, Up and Away; Didnt We; Wichita Lineman and Galveston. MacArthur Park (1968) was unlike anything that had gone before it. Running at over 7 minutes, it is 2 or 3 times the length of most pop songs and has an extendedorchestral interlude. Richard Harris seminal recording topped the music charts in Europe, while peaking at number two on the U.S. charts. Philip Sparke has made this excellent arrangement for concert band, which is sure to become a regular featureon your concert program.

SPECIFICATIONS
MR-Product Format Score & Parts
Arranger Philip Sparke
Instrument Group Brass Band
Instrumentation Brass Band
Product Type Set
Series Anglo Music Midway Series
Band Grade of Difficulty Grade 3
Publisher Anglo Music Press
GenreView Description Pop & Rock
Year of Publication 2005
Definitive Duration 00:07:30
ISMN 9790570296996
Edition Number AMP 142
No. AMP 142-03