Ben-Hur: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Miklós Rózsa / arr. Stephen Melillo
Grade: 4 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0001522
$87.00
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Description
Stephen Melillo has scored the themes from this classic motion picture for the contemporary band. Your imagination will run wild with images from the movie. A bold and dynamic addition to the Pop Symphonic literature. (4:53)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Symphonic Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
166
SKU:
00-PK-0001522
More about this title
About the Arranger: Steve Melillo
Steve Melillo has built a reputation for bringing cinematic moments to the concert band stage through thoughtful, accessible arrangements. His work in the Pop Symphonic series demonstrates a gift for capturing the emotional sweep of film music while writing idiomatically for student ensembles.
Why we love this
Melillo captures the sweep and grandeur of the film's iconic themes without requiring a massive orchestra. The arrangement sits perfectly in the contemporary band idiom, giving your ensemble a chance to tackle legitimately memorable material that audiences recognize instantly and genuinely respond to.
What to expect
Epic and cinematic. The arrangement evokes the grand scope of the original film through bold instrumental colors, sweeping melodic lines, and dynamic contrasts that move from intimate moments to full orchestral climaxes. You'll feel the galloping energy of the chariot race sequences alongside moments of lyrical beauty.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate to advanced level who want to program recognizable film music that challenges musicianship without overwhelming the ensemble. Directors seeking material that connects with audiences and gives students a sense of accomplishment from performing genuinely cinematic themes.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic voices carefully in the fuller sections; the parts move quickly and it's easy for inner voices to disappear under the top line.
- Lean into the rhythmic drive during the march-like passages. Crisp articulation in the brass and woodwinds keeps the energy propulsive.
- Watch the transitions between thematic sections. Mark them clearly in rehearsal so the ensemble understands where the harmonic and textural shifts occur.
How to use it
This works well as a centerpiece for a pop symphonic or film music concert, where it can anchor a program of other contemporary film or theatrical selections. It also serves as an effective audience-friendly closer that leaves concert-goers with a memorable, hummable exit.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing sustained melodic lines with supporting harmonic textures
- Executing rapid articulation passages and tongue-blocking techniques
- Reading and executing dynamic contrasts across a full ensemble
- Maintaining rhythmic precision during extended march sections
- Interpreting thematic material across different instrumental colors and registers