Fantasmic! (arr. Michael Brown): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Bruce Healey / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3.5
Item: 35-PK01814390
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Bring the incredible music from the spectacular nightime show performed at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios to your concert stage. This arrangement features the orginal themes by Bruce Healey from the intro and finale of the show. The powerful themes, colorful harmonies and cinematic orchestrations will leave the students and audience breathless and euphoric.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01814390
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About the Composer: Bruce Healey
Bruce Healey composed the iconic themes for Fantasmic!, one of Disney's most beloved nighttime spectaculars. His work for the show demonstrates a gift for writing memorable, sweeping melodies that capture the wonder and drama of Disney's theatrical vision. Healey's compositions have become central to the Disney entertainment experience, bringing spectacle and emotion to millions of guests.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures the cinematic scope of the original without overwhelming a Grade 3.5 ensemble. The colorful harmonies and orchestration choices give your band a genuinely impressive concert piece that audiences recognize and love, while the accessibility means your students get to play something that feels substantial and rewarding.
What to expect
Sweeping and cinematic, with moments of wonder that give way to triumphant energy. The music carries the spectacle and emotion of a Disney stage production into the concert hall, creating an atmosphere where both performers and listeners feel transported.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level looking for a crowd-pleasing finale or showcase piece that combines accessibility with genuine theatrical appeal. This works equally well for a spring pops concert or a program where you want to celebrate the joy and artistry of musical theater.
How to get the most out of it
- Commit fully to the dynamic contrasts. The intro and finale themes contain moments of quiet mystery alongside moments of triumph; resisting the urge to smooth these out preserves the theatrical impact.
- Balance the melodic voices carefully in thicker passages. Since the arrangement uses colorful harmonies, clarity matters more than volume.
- Let the original Disney magic breathe in slower sections. Resist rushing; the power of these themes comes from their melodic strength, not forward momentum.
How to use it
Save this for a concert closer or a moment when you want to shift the emotional temperature. It pairs beautifully after more traditional classical repertoire, offering a joyful contrast that leaves audiences smiling. The piece also works as a feature on youth or family concerts where recognition and accessibility enhance the experience.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing inner voices in rich harmonic textures
- Executing dynamic contrast across longer phrases
- Phrasing melodic content with theatrical expression
- Reading and performing colorful chromatic harmony
- Managing tempo and rubato in cinematic orchestrations