Beyond (from Moana 2) (arr. Michael Brown): Flex Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Accessible without being saccharine. The arrangement honors the song's gentle optimism and soaring vocal moments while giving instrumentalists room to breathe and drive the rhythm forward.

Directors managing mixed ability levels or schools where ensemble size fluctuates. Works equally well for a small chamber group needing a contemporary showstopper or a large band wanting an accessible Disney feature.

• Balance the melody line against the ensemble texture. The arrangement's flexibility means some groups will double the lead while others keep it exposed; either way, clarity matters more than blend.
• Establish the groove early in rehearsal. Even at Grade 3, the rhythmic pocket needs to feel secure before you worry about dynamics or phrasing.
• If you're performing with the choral arrangement, run at least one full combined rehearsal where the instrumental ensemble plays through the singers' part to lock the form and pacing.

Position this as a spring concert anchor or a standalone piece when you want something contemporary that students actually know. The flexibility to perform with or without singers makes it a natural choice for combined ensemble concerts or pops programs.

• Playing with flexible instrumentation and doubling parts as needed
• Balancing melody with harmonic support in ensemble texture
• Responding to a conductor's gesture across different section combinations
• Coordinating with a separate vocal group in a combined performance