Erebor (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey): Big Note Piano
Sheet Music Selections from the Motion Picture
Music composed by Howard Shore / arr. Carol Matz
Level: Big Note
Item: 00-PS-0015904
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Description
With this collection, pianists in their early years of study can enjoy playing simplified arrangements of eight elections from Howard Shore's brilliant score to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Shore masterfully expands upon the musical palette of Middle-earth, blending familiar motifs from the The Lord of the Rings trilogy with an exciting array of memorable new themes. In addition to the piano arrangements, this beautifully produced souvenir folio features an array of colorful photos from the film. Titles: An Unexpected Party * Misty Mountains * The Adventure Begins * Song of the Lonely Mountain * Dreaming of Bag End * A Very Respectable Hobbit * Erebor * The Dwarf Lords.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
36
SKU:
00-PS-0015904
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About the Composer: Howard Shore
Howard Shore is a film composer whose work has defined the sound of epic fantasy cinema. His scores for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit films earned multiple Academy Award nominations and demonstrated his mastery of orchestral composition, thematic development, and the ability to underscore complex narratives with memorable musical motifs. Shore's approach to film scoring emphasizes leitmotif technique, where individual characters and locations receive their own musical identities that evolve throughout the story.
In music education settings, Shore's work serves as an accessible entry point into film composition and orchestration. His melodies are singable and recognizable, his harmonic language is rooted in traditional tonal structures, and his themes reward repeated listening. For young pianists, arranging his Middle-earth music offers the chance to encounter sophisticated compositional thinking in a simplified format.
Why we love this
Early-level pianists rarely get to play music this cinematically rich. Shore's themes are instantly engaging and melodically substantial, so even simplified arrangements feel rewarding rather than diminished. The collection balances familiar Lord of the Rings motifs with new Hobbit material, giving students access to some of the most carefully crafted fantasy film music ever written.
What to expect
Stepping into Middle-earth with your own two hands. Shore's melodies carry the grandeur and wonder of the films even in simplified form, and the colorful film photos throughout the folio deepen the sense of adventure. Playing these pieces invites you into a world of dwarves, hobbits, and ancient kingdoms.
Who it's for
Beginning pianists (roughly grades 2-3) who want to play recognizable film music without needing advanced technique. Students who love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings will be especially motivated by this repertoire. Teachers seeking Big Note repertoire that engages students emotionally while building solid foundational skills will find these arrangements ideal for practice and recital.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape each phrase as you would hear it in the film's orchestral version. Even though your arrangement is simplified, phrasing remains the foundation of musical storytelling.
- Pay attention to tempo and mood markings specific to each piece. Erebor calls for a different energy than Dreaming of Bag End, and honoring those distinctions makes the music come alive.
- Balance melody and accompaniment clearly. Early-level arrangements often ask you to carry the main theme while managing harmonic support, so bring out the tune without neglecting what's underneath.
How to use it
Feature individual pieces in a film music or popular music recital. "Misty Mountains" and "Song of the Lonely Mountain" work especially well as solo pieces. You could also program several selections as a Middle-earth medley, or use these arrangements to introduce younger students to thematic variation and character development through music.
Skills your students will build
- Playing recognizable melodic themes with shape and expression
- Managing two-hand coordination with distinct melody and accompaniment roles
- Reading and executing tempo and dynamic markings that reflect film narrative intent
- Building confidence through accessible arrangements of sophisticated film music