Disney Arrangements for Flex Band Wednesday, February 03, 2021
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist
Music from Aladdin arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 3
One of Disney’s most popular and enduring animated films, “Aladdin” was released in 1992 and followed by the live action version in 2019. This fast-paced medley of familiar songs includes “Arabian Nights,” “Friend Like Me,” “Prince Ali,” and “A Whole New World.”
Music from Beauty and the Beast arr. Paul Lavender, Grade 2-3
Featuring the familiar songs from the original 1991 animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” and revived for the 2017 live-action blockbuster movie, this concise medley with flexible scoring includes the title song “Beauty and the Beast” along with “Belle” and “Be Our Guest.”
Circle of Life arr. Michael Sweeney, Grade 1.5
Scored for just 4 parts and flexible instrumentation, here’s an easy version of the timeless hit from “The Lion King.”
Disney Film Favorites arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2-3
Music from Disney’s animated classics has become a part of our culture and reaches across generations with its appeal. This medley of familiar melodies will bring back fond memories for players and audience alike. Titles include: “Under the Sea” (The Little Mermaid), “Circle of Life” (The Lion King), “Friend Like Me” (Aladdin) and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Disney on Parade arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2-3
These well-known Disney marches are recognized by all audiences and together create a wonderfully entertaining medley suitable for just about any concert. Includes: Mickey Mouse March, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.
Music from Frozen arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2
From Disney’s spectacular animated movie “Frozen,” here is a medley of catchy songs skillfully arranged for flexible instrumentation. Titles include: “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Let It Go.”
Music from Frozen II arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 3
From the powerful movie blockbuster “Frozen II” here is an exciting and well-paced medley scored for flexible instrumentation. Included is the opening chant “Vuelie” followed by “Some Things Never Change,” “Into the Unknown,” “Lost in the Woods,” and “Show Yourself.”
Highlights from The Lion King arr. Michael Brown, Grade 2-3
Originally released as an animated film in 1994, then adapted as a stunning musical for Broadway in 1997, “The Lion King” remains one of the most powerful and beloved productions to come out of the Disney studios. Scored for flexible instrumentation this medley includes: “This Land,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and “Circle of Life.”
Highlights from Moana arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2-3
Skillfully arranged for flexible or incomplete instrumentation, here is an entertaining medley that features catchy songs from the composer of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda. Titles include: “How Far I’ll Go,” “We Know the Way,” “Where You Are,” and “You’re Welcome.”
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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).