Can I Have This Dance? (from High School Musical 3): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Adam Anders / By Nikki Hassman / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00096079
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Here is the tender ballad from Disney's hit movie "High School Musical 3" in a great-sounding arrangement for young players. This is sure to be a hit with any audience while providing a nice programming change of pace. Dur: 3:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00096079
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About the Composer: Adam Anders
Adam Anders is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans film, television, and theater. He has become a fixture in contemporary musical entertainment, particularly through his involvement with Disney's High School Musical franchise, where his compositions captured the energy and emotional authenticity that resonated with audiences worldwide.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement strips away the pop production without losing the song's emotional core, making it genuinely playable for young ensembles while keeping the melody instantly recognizable. The three-minute duration fits perfectly into concerts where you need a genuine moment of softness without derailing your pacing. Students actually want to play this one.
What to expect
Unhurried and sincere. The arrangement creates space for vulnerability without requiring technical sophistication, letting the melody itself do the emotional work. Young players discover that restraint and careful voicing matter more than complexity.
Who it's for
Conductors programming concerts for younger concert bands who want material that engages students emotionally while staying solidly within their technical range. This works equally well for ensembles seeking accessible pop repertoire or for programs that need a stylistic contrast to heavier classical selections.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic line carefully in the upper woodwinds; the arrangement depends on warmth rather than brilliance, so resist the urge to brighten up the tone.
- Let the lower voices breathe as a unit in their supporting role. Consistent, gentle dynamic support matters more than individual precision here.
- Keep your tempo steady and unhurried. The ballad quality needs space to land with your audience.
- Shape the phrases through dynamic swells rather than sudden changes; this approach honors both the original song and the Grade 2 instrumentation you're working with.
How to use it
Pair this with something more energetic to create a meaningful arc in your concert. It works exceptionally well as a bridge piece between contrasting styles or as your closing selection if you want the audience to leave in a reflective mood. The familiarity of the source material also makes it an excellent choice for community engagement concerts.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long tones with consistent air support
- Balancing harmonic voices to support rather than compete with the melody
- Shaping phrases through dynamics rather than articulation changes
- Responding to ballad tempos with proper space and breath placement