*Factors that were thought to contribute
to the success of big bands:
1) Musical style of the band,
2) Singers,
3) The ability of musicans to read and improvise
music,
4) A responsible leader,
6) The cooperation of all members,
7) Technical ability on an instrument,
8) Familiarty with music theory.
*Instruments of a Big Band:
Saxophones who made up the woodwind section.
Trumpets and trombones who made up the brass
section.
Piano, brass, drums, and guitar who made up
the rhythm section.
