Danny Elfman Closer: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Danny Elfman / Arranged by Michael Brown / Arranged by Will Rapp
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00161910
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Using the delicate and flowing strains of "Ice Dance" (from "Edward Scissorhands"), Michael uses a rich chorale style to lead into an exciting rendition of the main theme from "Beetlejuice." Raucous and a bit outrageous, the closing segment powers ahead to a frenzied climax!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00161910
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About the Composer: Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman has shaped the sound of contemporary film and television for over four decades. His work spans Tim Burton's darkly whimsical worlds, superhero blockbusters, and animated features, earning him four Academy Award nominations and a devoted following among musicians. Elfman's compositions marry sophisticated orchestral writing with accessibility, making his film scores natural fits for band and ensemble transcription.
Why we love this
Michael Brown and Will Rapp have engineered a clever three-act structure that plays beautifully in the marching field. The arc from introspective chorale through main theme exuberance to full-throttle climax gives your program narrative momentum and showcases Elfman's gift for melodic contrast without sacrificing the visceral energy that makes marching band so satisfying.
What to expect
The opening invites listeners into Elfman's delicate, ethereal world before pivoting into the wry, exuberant energy his film scores are known for. By the end you're swept up in orchestral mischief and motion, the kind of musical whimsy that makes an audience lean in.
Who it's for
Grade 4 bands looking for repertoire that connects students to film music they know and enjoy. Directors seeking a piece that plays well on the field while offering genuine musical substance and crowd appeal.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the sustained chorale section early on. The flowing lines benefit from consistent air support and shaped phrasing rather than a march-like straightforward approach.
- Balance the melodic clarity of the "Beetlejuice" theme against harmonic density. Individual sections need to hear their own lines while blending into the larger ensemble sound.
- Build the final frenzied segment deliberately rather than jumping straight into chaos. Gradual tempo acceleration and dynamic intensity create impact; rushing too soon dulls the climax.
How to use it
This works as a show opener that catches attention or a closer that sends audiences home grinning. The recognizable source material also makes it an ideal piece for building community enthusiasm or introducing young audiences to how film composers craft themes.
Skills your students will build
- Contrasting articulation styles (legato phrasing in chorale sections; crisp attacks in theme statements)
- Dynamic control across sustained passages and rapid note figurations
- Maintaining ensemble balance when multiple melodic lines compete for attention
- Tempo flexibility and ensemble response to conductor cues during accelerations