A Tribute to Journey: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

A Tribute to Journey: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: A Tribute to Journey: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-32502S
Price: 10.00 USD
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Featuring: Open Arms / Dont' Stop Believin'

[Journey] / arr. Victor López

Grade: 2.5 (Easy to Medium Easy)

Item: 00-32502S

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Including two of Journey's most revered tunes, Victor López' emotional duo will be a hit with your students and audience. The song "Open Arms" and its status as a power ballad have been remembered years following its original release. One critic praised it as "a lyrical rock ballad and one of the band's best-written songs." However, "Don't stop Believin','" also known as a power ballad, is often considered the band's signature song and has become the most downloaded song ever in music history to date. So, get ready for some singing and clapping in the audience!

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Series: Pop Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 28

UPC: 038081389608

SKU: 00-32502S

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About the Artist: Journey

Journey rose to prominence in the 1970s as one of rock music's most successful stadium bands, known for their soaring vocals, polished production, and anthemic songwriting. The band's catalog has become a staple of American popular culture, with songs that have transcended generational boundaries and continue to dominate streaming platforms and radio playlists decades after their release.

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Why we love this

Victor López captures the emotional core of these two mega-hits without oversimplifying them for young musicians. At Grade 2.5, the arrangement respects the songs' iconic status while remaining genuinely playable, and the combination of "Open Arms" and "Don't Stop Believin'" gives you a concert closer that will have your audience singing along before the final note.

What to expect

Emotional and anthemic. "Open Arms" brings the poignancy of a genuine rock ballad, with space for musicians to shape phrases and listen to one another. "Don't Stop Believin'" flips the energy, channeling the infectious drive that made it a cultural touchstone. Together, they create a moment of catharsis that feels earned rather than manufactured.

Who it's for

Concert band directors working with developing ensembles who want to program recognizable, engaging music that builds student buy-in. This score works equally well for middle school and early high school bands seeking material that sounds ambitious without requiring virtuosic technique.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic line across the band during the lyrical passages of "Open Arms." This ballad depends on clear phrasing and restraint, not volume.
Lock in the rhythm section firmly on "Don't Stop Believin'," especially through the signature synth-driven groove. Precision here makes the transition to the power ballad section land harder.
Shape the dynamics across both pieces to create narrative arc within the medley. Allow "Open Arms" to breathe, then build momentum into the final song.
Encourage full engagement from the audience. The program notes hint at this, so plan staging or cues that invite clapping and singing where it feels natural.

How to use it

Close a concert with this medley to send the audience out energized and connected. The combination works particularly well in spring programs or year-end celebrations where you want to honor student growth while celebrating music they already know and love.