This arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water for big band is part of qPress’s exclusive Louis Dowdeswell Big Band Series. The series features Callum Au’s outstanding arrangements for world-renowned trumpeter Louis Dowdeswell and his big band.

Bridge Over Troubled Water is a renowned song by Simon & Garfunkel, released in 1970. It’s celebrated for its soulful and emotional qualities, with Paul Simon’s heartfelt lyrics and Art Garfunkel’s powerful vocals coming together to create an enduring classic. The song’s message of support and comfort in times of difficulty, conveyed through the metaphor of a bridge, has made it an iconic and deeply moving track in the realm of folk and rock music.

Check out some sample pages of the parts and score and then click above for an immediate PDF download. Each download contains a single PDF with the score and all the parts.

Listen to Louis Perform Bridge Over Troubled Water

Instrumentation

• Solo Trumpet
• Soprano Sax
• 2 Alto Flutes
• Clarinet
• Bass Clarinet
• Contrabass Clarinet
• 4 Trumpets
• Horn
• 3 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Percussion
• Marimba
• Vibraphone
• Piano
• Electric Guitar (substitute for Marimba)
• Electric Bass
• Drums