GREAT MOVIE ADVENTURES for Flex Band Friday, January 29, 2021
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist
Hal Leonard’s innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass, woodwinds, or even strings!
The Avengers arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 3
Composed for the first Avengers movie in 2012, this dramatic theme has returned in all the follow-up films and most notably in the final installment “Avengers: Endgame.” Here is a powerful arrangement scored for flexible instrumentation.
Back to the Future arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2-3
Alan Silvestri’s dramatic theme from the 1985 hit movie became an instant film score classic, and remains popular today. Here is a powerful version for band adapted with flexible scoring options.
Great Movie Adventures arr. Michael Sweeney, Grade 2.5
Includes themes from “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” and “E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial).”
Selections from Black Panther arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2-3
The film score for the blockbuster movie “Black Panther” is as dramatic and powerful as the movie itself. Here is a terrific setting of the main themes skillfully arranged for flexible instrumentation. Includes: “Ancestral Plane,” “Waterfall Fight,” and “United Nations/End Titles.”
Highlights from The Greatest Showman arr. Michael Brown, Grade 2-3
From the widely popular soundtrack of the hit movie “The Greatest Showman,” here is a fast-paced medley skillfully adapted for flexible instrumentation. Includes: “The Greatest Show,” “A Million Dreams,” “This is Me,” and “From Now On.”
The Avengers arr. Robert Longfield, Grade 1.5
Probably the best-known of all the Marvel movie themes, Alan Silvestri’s music features dark sonorities and driving rhythms. Arranged here in an easy flex format.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl arr. Michael Sweeney, Grade 1.5
Featuring the familiar themes from the original “Pirates” movie, here is an easy flex version of this stirring and dramatic music. Titles include: “The Medallion Calls” and “The Black Pearl.”
The Incredibles arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 2.5
Your band can be superheroes too with this unique and entertaining theme music from the popular animated film.
Mission: Impossible Theme arr. Paul Lavender, Grade 2.5
The unmistakable and familiar theme from the TV series and feature films.
The Pink Panther arr. Michael Brown, Grade 2-3
One of the most recognizable movie themes of all time! With its slinky swing style and familiar melody, this arrangement for flexible instrumentation is sure to become one of your most requested tunes.
Highlights from Jurassic Park arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2-3
Featuring the two primary musical themes from the 1993 film, this arrangement for flexible instrumentation captures the grandeur, as well as tenderness, of the marvelous soundtrack by John Williams. Includes “Journey to the Island” and “Welcome to Jurassic Park.”
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl arr. Michael Sweeney, Grade 2.5
Powerful themes from the first “Pirates” movie, “The Curse of the Black Pearl.” Titles include: “Fog Bound,” “The Medalliaon Calls,” and “The Black Pearl.”
Music from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2-3
Here is a concise medley of the exciting music from the 2017 installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” saga. Skillfully arranged by Johnnie Vinson with flexible scoring for smaller bands or mixed ensembles. Titles include: “Beyond My Beloved Horizon,” “My Name Is Barbossa,” and “Salazar.”
Pixar Movie Favorites arr. Michael Brown, Grade 2-3
Showcasing the heartwarming charm and unique creativity from Pixar Studios, here is a medley of timeless musical favorites scored for flexible instrumentation. Includes: “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” (Toy Story), “The Spirit of Adventure” (Up), “The Glory Days” (The Incredibles), “The Big Race” (Cars), and “Ratatouille Main Theme.”
Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) arr. Paul Lavender, Grade 2-3
From the 1981 Steven Spielberg classic film “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” this familiar music by John Williams remains one of the absolute best adventure themes of all time. Here is a great sounding version with flexible scoring perfect for bands with incomplete instrumentation.
Highlights from Rocketman arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 3
Hit songs by Elton John have become an enduring part of our pop culture. Featured in the bio pic “Rocketman,” these familiar classics feature catchy melodies and timeless lyrics. Here’s a medley for flexible instrumentation that includes “Rocket Man,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Your Song,” and “I’m Still Standing.”
Selections from Star Wars: The Last Jedi arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 2-3
Scored with flexible instrumentation options, here is a beautifully adapted medley of the primary themes from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” You’ll hear dramatic new material along with well-known melodies of your favorite characters. Includes “The Rebellion Is Reborn” and “Finale (from Star Wars: The Last Jedi).”
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About the Author:
A former band director, Ken taught grade 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, the Muppets, and hockey (especially the Penguins).