Adelieland (from Happy Feet): Percussion Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Composed by John Powell / arr. Rick Mattingly
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0001374
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Description
A crowd-pleasing percussion ensemble from the hit movie Happy Feet. Set includes: 1 Conductor Score, 2 Xylophone, 2 Marimba, 1 Vibraphone, Claves, Maracas, Bongo Drums, Conga Drums, Timbales and Drumset.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred's Pop Percussion Ensemble Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
34
SKU:
00-PK-0001374
More about this title
About the Arranger: Rick Mattingly
Rick Mattingly is a composer and arranger whose work spans film, television, and educational music. He has built a reputation for creating accessible yet engaging percussion arrangements that maintain the energy and character of their source material while remaining performable by student ensembles.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the irrepressible charm of the movie's signature track while giving every percussionist something to play. The Grade 3 difficulty level means your ensemble gets a crowd-pleasing win without weeks of preparation, and the variety of percussion colors keeps rehearsals dynamic and fun.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and infectious. The arrangement channels the Antarctic setting and the penguins' infectious dancing spirit through bright mallet work and rhythmic drive, creating an arrangement that feels celebratory without being saccharine.
Who it's for
Percussion ensembles working at the intermediate level who want repertoire that energizes both players and audiences. This is ideal for groups with mixed percussion experience and flexible instrumentation, since the part assignments let you distribute players according to who you have available.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the xylophone and marimba lines so neither dominates; these instruments share melodic space throughout the piece and need equal presence in the mix.
- Lock the clave part with the conga and bongo drums early in rehearsals. This rhythmic foundation will anchor everything else and make other parts fall into place naturally.
- Keep the vibraphone part clean and articulate; it often punctuates harmonic moments and needs clarity to land effectively.
- Use the conductor score to clarify which percussion colors are featured in each section, then rehearse those sections in small groups before running the full ensemble.
How to use it
Open a spring concert with this to set an upbeat tone, or use it as a finale if you want audiences leaving in a great mood. The familiarity of the tune means non-music listeners connect immediately, making it an excellent choice for outreach performances or pep rallies.
Skills your students will build
- Coordination between multiple percussion voices in independent rhythmic lines
- Mallet control on pitched percussion (xylophone, marimba, vibraphone)
- Ensemble balance and blend across different timbral families
- Reading and executing rhythmic patterns in a large ensemble texture
- Responding to conductor cueing across a full percussion setup