Avatar: Part 2: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By James Horner / Arranged by Jay Bocook / Arranged by Will Rapp
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00146617
$65.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Avatar: Part 2 - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - 1st Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - 2nd Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Mallet Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Mallet Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 | |
| Avatar: Part 2 - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Based on the soundtrack cue "The Bioluminescence of the Night," this hauntingly beautiful melody is woven throughout James Horner's masterful score, and is the basis for the end credit song "I See You."
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00146617
More about this title
About the Composer: James Horner
James Horner stands among film composers who shaped how orchestral music functions in cinema. His work on Avatar established a signature approach: thematic clarity paired with lush harmonic landscapes that serve narrative without overwhelming it. For educators, Horner's scores offer models of orchestration that translate beautifully to ensemble settings, with melodic lines that sing and harmonic support that teaches voice leading through context.
Why we love this
Horner's melodic gift shines through here in a way that gives marching band arranger something genuinely singable to work with. The bioluminescent theme carries enough emotional weight to engage audiences while remaining accessible to Grade 4 ensembles, making it the rare film arrangement that doesn't feel thin when scaled down.
What to expect
Luminous and introspective. The melody emerges like bioluminescence itself: a soft glow that gradually reveals its surroundings. There's wonder here without bombast, beauty that feels earned rather than imposed.
Who it's for
Marching bands seeking repertoire that connects to student interests without sacrificing musical substance. This arrangement serves bands ready to handle film music in a concert or field show context, whether you're introducing students to soundtrack scoring or filling a set with recognizable material that still demands musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody's arc carefully during exposed passages. Horner wrote this tune to float through the orchestration, so resist the urge to drive it forward; let it breathe between phrases.
- Balance the harmonic wash underneath the primary theme. The ethereal quality depends on ensemble blend in the accompaniment, not just clarity on top.
- Allow slight flexibility in tempo during the climactic moments to mirror the emotional swells of the film version. A rigid click track works against the nature of the material.
How to use it
This works especially well as a set closer or concert finale, where its contemplative nature can land fully without rushing toward what comes next. You might also pair it with other film scores at similar levels to build a thematic concert around how orchestral music tells stories beyond the film itself.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing lyrical melodic lines in a marching context
- Balancing harmonic color while maintaining ensemble clarity
- Coordinating with conductor gesture that responds to film music's emotional rather than metronomic logic
- Distinguishing between accompaniment texture and structural melody