A Tribute To Marvin Hamlisch: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Marvin Hamlisch / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00258059
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The musical world celebrates the multi-faceted life achievements of Marvin Hamlisch as composer for stage and film, conductor, arranger, and entertainer. This well-paced tribute features some of his best-known works. Includes: "They're Playing My Song", "What I Did For Love", "The Entertainer", "The Way We Were", and "One". Dur: 6:20
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Hal Leonard
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About the Composer: Marvin Hamlisch
Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012) was a composer and conductor whose career spanned Broadway, film, and concert music with equal distinction. His gift for melody and his ability to craft accessible yet sophisticated arrangements made him one of the most performed composers of his era in educational settings.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures the essence of Hamlisch's gift for infectious melody while keeping the scoring clean and playable for Grade 3 ensembles. The medley format lets you program five instantly recognizable moments in a single, satisfying performance that audiences genuinely want to hear.
What to expect
Joyful, buoyant, and thoroughly recognizable. The medley captures Hamlisch's signature warmth and accessibility, giving players the satisfaction of sounding polished while tackling material rooted in melody rather than technical complexity. There's genuine personality here, not just competent arranging.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking for repertoire that entertains audiences while remaining genuinely rewarding to perform. This arrangement works equally well for groups building confidence in their musicianship and those seeking accessible crossover material that bridges classical and popular idioms.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between sections carefully, especially in 'The Entertainer' where the main theme moves around the band. Make sure your first trumpet or first clarinet can project without drowning out the harmonic foundation.
- Allow 'What I Did For Love' its moment of genuine tenderness; resist the temptation to rush through this slower section, as it provides essential contrast within the medley.
- Articulation styles shift between numbers. Crisp staccato serves 'The Entertainer' well, while legato phrasing works better for 'The Way We Were.' Coach your sections on these transitions.
- Keep tempo relationships consistent between linked sections. Sudden gear shifts between medley movements can feel jarring if the pulse isn't carefully maintained.
How to use it
Open a spring concert with this to set an immediate, upbeat tone, or use it as a bridge between a more formal first half and lighter second-half programming. The medley format also makes it particularly effective for community concerts or pops-style events where you want immediate audience engagement without sacrificing musical substance.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining longer phrases across sectional transitions
- Balance and blend when melody passes between instrumental families
- Stylistic flexibility within a single performance
- Attention to articulation changes between contrasting sections
- Following conductor cues in a multi-movement medley structure