Believe (from The Polar Express): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0002369
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Description
This beautiful ballad from The Polar Express makes a wonderful addition to your performance library. Even though it's related to the holiday season because of the film's title, "Believe" will be a cherished addition to any program throughout the year. (2:18)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
168
SKU:
00-PK-0002369
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as one of the most prolific arrangers for beginning and intermediate bands, with hundreds of publications across educational catalogs. His arrangements prioritize musicality and accessibility, crafting parts that challenge students appropriately while keeping the integrity of beloved melodies intact.
Story's work spans pop, film, folk, and classical sources, making him a trusted voice for directors seeking quality, playable arrangements that engage both students and audiences. His understanding of young musician development informs every note he writes.
Why we love this
Story's arrangement of "Believe" captures the emotional warmth of the original while staying within the technical reach of Grade 1 bands. The orchestration gives every section meaningful material, and at just over two minutes, it fits naturally into winter concerts without consuming valuable rehearsal time. This is the kind of accessible arrangement that reminds students why they play.
What to expect
"Believe" unfolds as a gentle, affirming ballad with a warmth that transcends its holiday origins. The melody carries a reflective quality, supported by flowing accompaniment that creates space for the tune to resonate rather than compete for attention.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 1 level will find this arrangement perfectly suited to their developing ensemble skills. Beginning and intermediate programs seeking a genuine musical statement that requires minimal technical demands will appreciate both the ease of execution and the emotional payoff.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with gentle dynamic swells rather than maintaining a rigid mezzo-forte; let the phrase breathe and rise naturally to its peaks.
- Balance the woodwind and brass lines carefully in the opening, treating the accompaniment as a foundation rather than a competing voice.
- Work the ensemble toward a unified tone quality across all sections, since the piece's beauty depends on blend more than virtuosity.
How to use it
Program this as a center point in a winter concert, pairing it with livelier seasonal selections to showcase your ensemble's range. It also works beautifully as an opening piece that sets a welcoming, accessible tone early in a concert program, or as a bridge between contrasting musical styles.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained melodic phrasing over accompaniment figures
- Dynamic shaping and breath control within a slow ballad
- Ensemble balance and blend in four-part harmony
- Reading simple, singable lines with clear notation