Alice In Wonderland, Soundtrack Highlights: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Danny Elfman / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00154744
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hanks to director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp, the recent movie Alice in Wonderland shows a new side to this classic tale. Equally distinctive is Danny Elfman's dark and delightful musical score. Michael Brown's well-paced medley features the recurring melody "Alice's Theme" along with other important themes from the film. Sure to please!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00154744
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About the Composer: Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman has spent three decades composing scores that merge orchestral sophistication with theatrical invention. His work for Tim Burton's films established him as a master of the darkly whimsical; he understands how to build emotional depth beneath fantastical surfaces, a skill that extends far beyond cinema into concert music and extended works for ensemble.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures the film's unsettling beauty without requiring virtuoso soloists or extreme technical demands. The recurring "Alice's Theme" gives your band a coherent musical through-line that audiences recognize instantly, while the Grade 3 level ensures your ensemble can execute the darker harmonic colors and rhythmic precision that make Elfman's voice distinctive.
What to expect
Otherworldly and composed. The music moves between moments of delicate wonder and eerie tension, grounded in a melody that lodges in your ear. You're playing a soundtrack, but one written with the care of a concert work.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level looking for contemporary film music that doesn't sacrifice compositional substance for accessibility. Directors seeking repertoire that engages both student musicians and audiences already familiar with the Burton/Elfman universe.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the recurring "Alice's Theme" consistent in tone across all instruments; its haunting quality depends on precise intonation in the woodwind and brass voicings.
- Balance the darker harmonic palette by maintaining clarity in the inner voices rather than pushing overall volume; Elfman's orchestrations reward listening to what's written underneath the melody.
- Shape the transitions between themes deliberately; this medley structure works best when each section feels like a deliberate narrative moment rather than a simple key change.
- Treat the percussion as a narrative element in its own right. Elfman uses timbre and color to shift the emotional atmosphere, so coordinate those moments with the conductor's phrasing.
How to use it
Pair this with your spring or fall concert to draw families unfamiliar with concert band repertoire. Its film connection makes it an excellent bridge between popular culture and instrumental music, especially effective in programs celebrating contemporary composers or exploring narrative in instrumental forms.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing transparent harmonic voicings with focused melodic lines
- Sustaining extended phrases with consistent tone color
- Responding to subtle dynamic and articulation shifts that shape character
- Coordinating the percussion section as an independent musical voice
- Reading and executing the recurring thematic material across varying orchestrations