Cartoon Carnival (Medley): 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone
A Medley for Concert Band
Various / arr. Jack Bullock
Grade: 4 (Medium)
Item: 00-PC-0016070_AX2
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Description
Everyone loves to laugh! This medley of cartoon favorites is sure to get that started for your performers and audiences. The medley includes "Merrily We Roll Along," "(Meet) The Flintstones," "Jetsons Main Theme," "Animaniacs," "This Is It!" (Bugs Bunny's main theme), and "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down." Lots of effects for the percussion section. A sure hit at any concert. (3:26)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Symphonic Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
358
SKU:
00-PC-0016070_AX2
More about this title
About the Arranger: Jack Bullock
Jack Bullock brings decades of professional experience across performance, composition, and education to his arranging work. A trumpet performer who studied with respected artists and played with regional orchestras and traveling ensembles, Bullock earned degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in music education. His career as an arranger is remarkably prolific, with over 600 published works spanning concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and marching band.
Bullock spent 20 years teaching instrumental music in schools, including seven years at Ithaca College's School of Music where he served as assistant band director and later chaired the Music Education Department. He co-authored the Belwin 21st Century Band Method and contributed arrangements to Alfred Music's Music Expressions curriculum. His work has earned recognition through ASCAP membership since 1980 and inclusion in Marquis Who's Who publications.
Why we love this
Bullock understands what energizes a concert audience and what keeps young musicians engaged during rehearsal. This medley lands at Grade 4 with genuine accessibility while maintaining the harmonic and textural sophistication that makes rehearsals rewarding. The percussion writing alone guarantees that section stays invested throughout, and the familiar themes guarantee immediate audience connection.
What to expect
Pure fun with musical substance. Each cartoon theme arrives with its own comic identity, but the arrangement ties them together into a cohesive journey rather than a scattered patchwork. The percussion gets to play; the ensemble gets to perform something clever and contemporary; the audience gets to laugh and enjoy themselves.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 4 level looking for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that doesn't require specialized soloists or extended technique. This arrangement works equally well for festival concerts, spring pops shows, or any program where you want to build audience energy and showcase your ensemble's versatility across light, character-driven material.
How to get the most out of it
- Give the percussion section clear subdivision cues during the transition passages. The effects work best when the rhythmic framework stays locked underneath.
- Balance the melodic line across your woodwind and brass sections as themes rotate through the medley. One section carries the tune while others provide harmonic support.
- Emphasize the character shifts between cartoon themes. Each tune has its own personality, so shape dynamics and articulation to telegraph those changes to your audience.
- Let the percussion effects breathe. Resist the urge to rush through the impacts and comedic moments; they land harder with space.
How to use it
Close the first half of a concert or open the second half with this medley to shift the mood and energy. It pairs especially well with a mix of standard concert repertoire and newer works, serving as a palate cleanser that reminds audiences why their kids are working so hard on the fundamentals.
Skills your students will build
- Executing rapid section changes and style shifts within a single piece
- Balancing textural layers as melodic material moves between instrumental groups
- Precision ensemble rhythms in syncopated and comic passages
- Percussion technique including mallets, effects, and comedic timing
- Maintaining musical coherence across thematically distinct sections