Believe (Winter Olympics 2010): Score
CTV Promotional Theme
By Howard Shore / arr. Roland Barrett
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0002702
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Description
From the pen of Howard Shore, this fanfare was created for use in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Certain to open your band program with acclaim, this young band rendition was carefully scored by Roland Barrett. A bold musical statement!
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Believe (Winter Olympics 2010): Score comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
122
SKU:
00-PR-0002702
More about this title
About the Composer: Howard Shore
Howard Shore is an Academy Award-winning composer known for his work across film, television, and concert music. His orchestral scores demonstrate a gift for creating memorable, accessible themes that resonate with broad audiences while maintaining musical sophistication. Shore's work for the 2010 Winter Olympics reflects his ability to craft music that captures the grandeur and energy of major cultural moments.
Why we love this
This arrangement brings Olympic-caliber prestige into the young band rehearsal room without sacrificing playability. Roland Barrett's scoring balances accessibility with genuine musicality, ensuring your ensemble sounds polished and confident from the opening measures. It's a crowd-pleasing opener that builds your band's morale while impressing audiences.
What to expect
Bold and ceremonial without pretension. The music captures Olympic pageantry with forward momentum and warmth, evoking possibility and collective achievement. It feels generous and inclusive rather than intimidating.
Who it's for
Young and intermediate concert bands seeking a high-impact opening number that connects with contemporary audiences. Directors who want their ensemble to launch a program with confidence and earn immediate engagement from listeners.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a crisp, unified articulation across the full band from the first note. The fanfare style demands clarity and precision, so lock in consistent tonguing with your brass and woodwind sections before adding dynamics.
- Bring out the melodic voices without drowning them in accompaniment. Balance is everything in concert band scoring at this level; check that your inner parts don't overpower the lead line.
- Shape the phrasing with gentle tempo flexibility rather than rigid metronomic playing. This piece benefits from breathing room between phrases, which will make the statement feel even bolder.
- Coordinate your dynamics with the overall arch. Young musicians sometimes stick to marked levels without considering how each section builds toward climactic moments, so conduct the larger shape and listen for that sweep.
How to use it
Open your fall or winter concert with this fanfare to set an energetic, professional tone for the evening. It works equally well as a season opener or as the lead piece in a thematic program about sport, celebration, or American cultural moments. The 122-page score indicates substantial development, so consider pairing it with lighter fare to give your ensemble and audience a breather.
Skills your students will build
- Fanfare articulation and stylistic clarity
- Balance between melody and accompaniment
- Dynamic shaping across full ensemble
- Precision in rhythmic ensemble playing
- Phrasing and musical architecture at grade 2 level