Captain America March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Alan Silvestri / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00200394
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Carefully arranged for younger bands, here's a terrific arrangement of the exciting main theme from the blockbuster summer movie "Captain America: The First Avenger". Dur: 2:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00200394
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About the Composer: Alan Silvestri
Alan Silvestri has shaped the sound of modern film and television for over four decades, composing scores for some of the biggest blockbuster franchises in cinema history. His music combines orchestral sophistication with memorable, singable themes that audiences instantly connect with, making his work particularly valuable for music education where melodic clarity matters.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement respects Silvestri's iconic theme while keeping the texture lean enough for Grade 2 bands to execute with confidence. The heroic character of the march shines through without drowning younger players in complex harmonies, and at just over two minutes, it holds energy without exhausting anyone's chops.
What to expect
Patriotic and driving, with the kind of forward-marching energy that makes your audience sit up straighter. The main theme is built on broad, confident intervals that land with impact; young musicians feel heroic playing it, even when the technical demands stay manageable.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands with solid fundamentals in their trumpet and clarinet sections. Directors building movies or pop culture into their season will find this both accessible and genuinely engaging for students who grew up watching superhero films.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the main theme between your first clarinets and trumpets. The melody needs to sing clearly, so ask them to support each other rather than compete for space.
- Shape the phrase endings with a slight breath and diminuendo. This march lives in bold, punchy articulation, but allowing air between phrases prevents the whole thing from sounding breathless and flat.
- Lock your low brass (tubas and low trombones) into one solid rhythmic foundation. When the bass line grooves steadily, everything above it sits better and the march gains real forward momentum.
- Bring out any countermelodies or counter rhythms in your inner voices. Young arrangers often hide interesting supporting lines, and spotlighting them adds color without adding complexity.
How to use it
Include this in a pops concert or a Heroes and Legends themed program where it can sit alongside other film themes at similar difficulty levels. Its two-minute duration makes it ideal as an opener or as a short, high-impact finale that sends audiences out with a smile.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legit tone in mid-range (especially clarinets and trumpets)
- Articulation control in march style (clean tonguing without hardness)
- Rhythmic precision and synchronization across sections
- Dynamic shaping within a march framework
- Supporting and balancing melody versus accompaniment roles