Batman Theme: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Danny Elfman / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0002328
$62.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Batman Theme: Score | $7.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Batman Theme: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Once again, the Caped Crusader is with us to make the world safe for truth and justice, and just in time! Besides the famous television tune, this lucky hero has a second theme song from the popular new series of movies, and Danny Elfman's opus is given a safe and full scoring by Michael Story. All you have to do is give the downbeat, and great sound will be there. Slam, Bam, Pow . . . we can hear the applause now! (duration 2:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
130
SKU:
00-PK-0002328
More about this title
About the Composer: Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman built his reputation as a composer by bringing distinctive personality to film and television scores. His work spans from quirky comedy to dark drama, always marked by memorable melodies and orchestral color that elevate visual storytelling. In the Batman film series, Elfman created themes that have become as iconic as the character itself, blending gothic atmosphere with propulsive energy.
Why we love this
Mike Story's Grade 2 arrangement captures the driving momentum and instantly recognizable hook of Elfman's Batman theme without compromising its dramatic impact. Your band will feel the surge of playing something genuinely cool, and audiences respond immediately to the recognition factor. This is the kind of repertoire that reminds students why they wanted to play in the first place.
What to expect
Heroic, propulsive, and unmistakably cinematic. The arrangement translates Elfman's orchestral signature into bold band writing, with punchy brass lines and driving rhythm that evokes the forward momentum of the films themselves. It's dramatic without being heavy, fun without being silly.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level looking for music that connects with students and audiences alike. Directors programming family-friendly concerts, pops nights, or film music showcases will find this both playable and genuinely entertaining. This works equally well as an opener to grab attention or an encore that sends people out smiling.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening statement. The theme's power relies on clean articulation and lock-tight ensemble unity, especially in the first eight bars.
- Balance the melody against harmonic support. Story's arrangement distributes the famous hook across your ensemble, so clarify who carries it at each moment.
- Push the tempo during the action sections without losing control. This piece asks for energy, but it will fall apart if the rhythm section rushes.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full 2:30. The arrangement has room to breathe; use it to build tension and release rather than sitting at fortissimo throughout.
How to use it
Pair this with other film music or pop arrangements to create a thematic concert that reaches beyond the traditional classical audience. It also serves as an excellent mid-program energy boost when you need to reset the mood. Spring or end-of-year concerts, movie nights, or community events are natural fits.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble coordination across articulation styles
- Maintaining steady tempo during syncopated rhythmic figures
- Balancing independent melodic lines with harmonic texture
- Responding to conductor cues for dynamic contrast and style shifts