Enter Sandman: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Metallica / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00412904
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Enter Sandman - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Enter Sandman - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Enter Sandman - Timpani | $6.00 |
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From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit has become a rock standard. Paul's powerful arrangement for band effectively captures the hard-driving feel of the original. Dur: 2:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00412904
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About the Artist: Metallica
Metallica emerged from Los Angeles in the early 1980s to become one of the most influential and commercially successful metal bands in history. Their uncompromising approach to songwriting, combined with technical proficiency and raw intensity, helped define thrash metal and brought the genre to mainstream audiences. By the 1991 release of 'Enter Sandman,' the band had become cultural icons whose music transcended genre boundaries and attracted listeners across age groups and musical backgrounds.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement strips away none of the menace and drive that made the original unforgettable, translating those qualities into concert band language without losing the song's identity. Grade 2 accessibility means your ensemble gets to claim a genuine rock landmark, not a dumbed-down version. The two-minute duration fits neatly into any concert while delivering the payoff your audience came for.
What to expect
Propulsive and hypnotic, built on a riff that burrows into memory. The arrangement captures the claustrophobic intensity of the original while allowing your band's sound to breathe; it feels dangerous without sounding overwrought.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level seeking repertoire that engages students through music they recognize and respect. Directors building programs that include rock and pop alongside traditional concert band literature, or those looking to expand ensemble repertoire beyond classical and contemporary art music.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the pulse in the rhythm section early; the groove anchors everything else, and even slight rhythmic wavering undermines the arrangement's power
- Shape the main riff with slight dynamic inflection rather than playing it metronomically flat; subtle variations in attack and release give it character
- Balance the melody so it projects clearly over the driving accompaniment without requiring unnatural loudness from the lead voice
- Treat the recorded accompaniment as a rehearsal tool primarily; once your ensemble owns the part, perform live for maximum impact and energy
How to use it
Open a concert with this to immediately signal that your program celebrates a wider musical world than audiences might expect. Place it strategically to bridge classical and contemporary sections, or anchor a pop and rock medley. Its short duration makes it ideal for festivals and adjudicated events where time constraints matter.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythms within a rock context
- Maintaining groove-oriented pulse independent of conducting patterns
- Balancing ensemble sound when melody and accompaniment have equal weight
- Articulation and tone color in a non-classical idiom