Christmas at the Movies: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by John Moss
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00476537
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Some of the best holiday music over the years has come from movie soundtracks. This unique and entertaining medley includes: "The Polar Express, Somewhere in My Memory" (from "Home Alone") and Overture from "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Sure to liven up any holiday concert!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00476537
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Why we love this
Movie soundtrack medleys give your holiday concert immediate audience recognition without sacrificing musical substance. Moss captures the charm of these beloved films while keeping the orchestration accessible for Grade 2 bands, which means your students spend rehearsal time actually playing music rather than struggling through overblown arrangements.
What to expect
Familiar and warm, yet lively. The medley format lets you move between intimate moments (the wistful 'Somewhere in My Memory') and playful, almost mischievous passages (the Nightmare Before Christmas material), keeping both your ensemble and audience invested throughout.
Who it's for
Band directors looking to program accessible holiday material that actually engages audiences with recognizable music. This works equally well for concert ensembles seeking repertoire that builds ensemble cohesion without excessive technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between woodwinds and brass in 'Somewhere in My Memory' so the nostalgic character comes through without drowning in accompaniment.
- Tempo stability matters most in transitions between the three selections; practice the conductor's beat through each modulation so the ensemble stays locked together.
- Find the quirky rhythmic personality in the 'Nightmare Before Christmas' section and commit to it; this piece thrives on character, not just accuracy.
How to use it
Schedule this as your holiday concert anchor piece. It works beautifully as the closer before intermission or as your opening number to set a festive tone immediately. The accessible grade level means you can pair it with one or two more challenging pieces without overloading rehearsal time.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across instrumental choirs
- Executing clean section transitions in medley format
- Sustaining musical character across contrasting moods
- Reading and responding to conductor cueing across structural changes