Stage & Screen Titles for Community Band Monday, July 03, 2023
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist
Andrew Lloyd Webber: A Concert Celebration arr. Calvin Custer, Grade 4
The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to dominate the entertainment scene and is now available in this spectacular medley for band, choir, and strings. What better way to close a concert with the combined ensembles! Titles include: “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Music of the Night,” “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Superstar,” “King Herod’s Song,” “Memory,” and “Go Go Go Joseph.”
At the Movies – The Classics arr. Justin Williams, Grade 3
From the bold and dramatic to the toe-tapping and emotional, the piece is a trip down a star-studded memory lane. Titles include: “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” and “Over the Rainbow.”
Best of the West! (Medley) arr. Michael Story, Grade 3
A rollicking medley of four popular, contrasting western movie themes including: “I’m On My Way” (from Paint Your Wagon), “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” “Blazing Saddles,” and “The Magnificent Seven.” It just can’t get any better. So grab your popcorn . . . Gitty up! Ride ’em cowboy!
The Complete Harry Potter arr. Jerry Brubaker, Grade 4
The wizard lives on! Some of the most beautiful and exciting themes from all of the Harry Potter movies are beautifully arranged into one manageable work. Over a ten-year period, four different composers contributed poignant and truly magical scores to eight award-winning films. Titles include: “Hedwig’s Theme,” “Nimbus 2000,” “Hogwarts,” “Quidditch,” “Harry’s Wondrous World,” “Fawkes the Phoenix,” “Harry in Winter,” “Dumbledore’s Farewell,” “Voldemort,” and the intense “Elder Wand” theme! Other themes include “Lily’s Theme,” “The Friends,” “The Weasly Stomp,” and “Obliviate.” A fitting finale, John Williams’ compelling “Family Portrait” theme is used as a send-off in the closing scene of the final film as the future wizards board the Hogwarts Express.
Beauty and the Beast (Medley) arr. Calvin Custer, Grade 3
Featuring the beloved music by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman from the 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast and also the stunning 2017 live-action movie, here is a beautifully arranged medley for concert band. Titles include: “Belle,” “Gaston,” “Be Our Guest,” “Something There,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Pirates of the Caribbean (Soundtrack Highlights) arr. Ted Ricketts, Grade 3
Ted Ricketts has adapted the exciting film score from Disney’s first Pirates of the Caribbean film (“The Curse of the Black Pearl”) for concert band with this well-paced medley that captures the most dramatic moments from the original soundtrack. Titles include: “The Medallion Calls,” “The Black Pearl,” “To the Pirates Cave,” “One Last Shot,” and “He’s a Pirate.”
Pixar Movie Magic arr. Michael Brown, Grade 3
Since 1995 when Toy Story was released, the creative team at Pixar Studios has given us heartwarming stories and unforgettable characters that appeal to audiences of all ages – and the music created for these films is an integral part of their popularity and charm. Michael Brown has created a terrific medley of these familiar melodies including: “The Glory Days” (The Incredibles), “The Spirit of Adventure” (Up), “Ratatouille Main Theme,” “The Big Race” (Cars), and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” (Toy Story).
Selections from Encanto arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 3
From Disney’s blockbuster animated feature, here is a terrific medley for the concert stage featuring plenty of Latin excitement. Titles include: “The Family Madrigal,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” “Dos Oruguitas,” “Surface Pressure,” and “Waiting on a Miracle.”
Selections from Moana arr. Jay Bocook, Grade 3
Disney’s blockbuster animated film features catchy songs from the composer of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda. Here’s an entertaining medley for the concert stage that includes: “How Far I’ll Go,” “We Know the Way,” “Where You Are,” and “You’re Welcome.”
Phantom of the Opera (Medley) arr. Warren Barker, Grade 4.5
Warren Barker’s magical setting is as fresh-sounding today as when it was first published in 1988. Titles include: “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Point of No Return,” “All I Ask of You,” “Angel of Music,” “Think of Me,” and “The Music of the Night.”
Suite from The Star Wars Epic – Part II arr. Robert W. Smith, Grade 3.5
Playable alone or with Part 1 (#24772), the “Suite from the Star Wars Epic – Part II” completes the journey. John Williams’ stellar film scores have received global acclaim for decades. Robert W. Smith has selected four cherished themes in three movements. Included are “Princess Leia’s Theme” (from Episode IV: A New Hope), “Imperial March/The Forest Battle” (from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) and (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi), and Star Wars Main Title from all six episodes.
West Side Story (Medley) arr. Jay Bocook, Grade 3
The timeless music of Leonard Bernstein is woven together in this exceptional medley of songs from his best-known musical. Titles include: “Maria,” “Tonight,” “One Hand, One Heart,” “Cool,” and “Somewhere.”
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About the Author:
A former band director, Ken taught grades 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, outdoor activities (especially hiking), and watching hockey.