2. Table of Contents
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History of the Big Band Era, WW morale
Music, Bands
Instrumentation of Bands
Bandleaders, Players, Soloists
Recap/Summary
3. History Time!
• Post WWI-WWII:
1930s-40s
• Swing Era, Jazz
• Dance
Halls/Gymnasiums
• National Recession
4. BB Instrumentation
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5 Saxes: Alto, Tenor, Baritone
4 Trumpets, opt. flugelhorn
4 Trombones, opt. bass trombone, tuba
Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar
• Doublings in reeds and brass common as well!