A Disneyland Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00476511
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With Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration in full swing, what could be better than a flashy medley featuring some of the great musical moments associated with this American icon of family entertainment? This fast-paced and terrific-sounding arrangement includes: "Fantasmic Main Theme, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, It's a Small World, Be Our Guest, Part of Your World", and of course the "Mickey Mouse March".
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00476511
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Why we love this
Michael Brown packs six instantly recognizable Disney moments into one seamless, high-energy package that keeps the audience engaged from the first note to the last. The arrangement respects each tune's melodic identity while building momentum through smart orchestration choices, making it rewarding for students to play and genuinely fun for families to hear. This works as a standalone closer or as part of a larger concert without requiring excessive rehearsal time to achieve a polished result.
What to expect
Bright, energetic, and unabashedly joyful. The music captures the whimsy and wonder associated with each theme while maintaining forward momentum that never lets the listener settle. Your band will sound polished and engaged, delivering the kind of performance that leaves the hall smiling.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level seeking accessible yet musically substantial repertoire that connects with student performers and audiences alike. This arrangement works equally well for groups building confidence in fast-paced ensembles or for those looking to program something celebratory without oversimplifying the musical content.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the tempo of the opening Fantasmic theme with confidence; this sets the pacing for transitions throughout the medley, so lock it in before moving to the next section.
- Balance the melody line across sections as themes pass between instruments. Many students will want to play loud during their moment in the spotlight, so rehearse with attention to weight and blend rather than volume alone.
- Keep articulation crisp and consistent when playing the Mickey Mouse March. The character of this theme depends on rhythmic precision and separation between notes.
- Mark all key and meter changes clearly in parts before the first rehearsal; the medley's structure means students encounter multiple transitions, and visual clarity prevents measure count errors.
How to use it
Program this as a concert finale or as a standalone set during a spring or holiday concert when you want to shift the mood toward something lighter and more entertaining. It also serves as a natural choice for community pops concerts, school assemblies, or any performance where reaching a non-specialist audience matters as much as musical depth.
Skills your students will build
- Executing smooth transitions between contrasting melodic themes
- Balancing melodic independence with sectional blend across key changes
- Managing rhythmic precision in syncopated passages and march rhythms
- Reading and responding to changing tempos and articulation styles within a single piece