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Bellavia: Marching Band Conductor Score

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Bellavia: Marching Band Conductor Score

Bellavia: Marching Band Conductor Score

As Recorded by Chuck Mangione

By Chuck Mangione / arr. Doug Adams

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-38531S
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Legendary jazz composer and flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione won his first Grammy Award with this tasty offering. Although an up-tempo chart, this arrangement offers a beautiful change of pace that would work perfectly in any show or other performance, on or off the field. Gorgeous!

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Series: Easy Pops for Marching Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081437514
SKU: 00-38531S

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About the Composer: Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione is a Grammy Award-winning composer and flugelhorn virtuoso whose warm, lyrical approach to jazz has made him one of the most accessible voices in contemporary music. His signature sound blends the intimacy of the flugelhorn with sophisticated harmonic sensibilities, creating memorable melodies that appeal across genres and listening contexts.

Why we love this

Doug Adams has distilled Mangione's melodic gift into an arrangement that sits beautifully at Grade 2, giving younger ensembles access to a professional-quality composition without compromising the harmonic richness that makes the original so rewarding. The up-tempo yet lyrical character offers your band a chance to showcase musical sensitivity while maintaining the energy audiences expect from a marching ensemble.

What to expect

Bright and energetic on the surface, but with an underlying warmth that comes from Mangione's lyrical sensibilities. The piece invites performers to sing through their instruments, balancing forward momentum with the kind of melodic phrasing you'd hear from a skilled jazz improviser.

Who it's for

Grade 2 marching bands looking to program something with genuine musical substance and memorable melody. This works equally well for emerging ensembles building their performance library and established groups seeking a palette-cleanser that doesn't sacrifice musicality.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melodic lines across sections so the gorgeous central theme emerges clearly rather than getting buried in the overall sound of the full band.
  • Pay attention to dynamic shape within phrases; Mangione's writing rewards subtle crescendos and releases that keep the music from feeling static at a single tempo.
  • Let the flugelhorn-inspired character inform your brass tone quality—aim for warmth and roundness rather than the sharp attack you might use for a march.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or midsection piece to show your ensemble's range and musicality. Its accessibility at Grade 2 makes it ideal for showcasing student progress early in the season while the sophisticated harmonic language appeals to music-savvy audiences.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in a jazz-inflected context
  • Shaping phrases with dynamic sensitivity rather than uniform volume
  • Maintaining rhythmic precision in up-tempo material without losing lyrical quality
  • Responding to harmonic changes implied by chord changes beneath the main melodic line

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