Give My Regards to Broadway: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By George M. Cohan / arr. Chris Sharp
Grade: 2.5;3
Item: 98-DB1445
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Description
This musical salute to Broadway is designed for performance by a wide range of ensembles including accomplished middle school to community and professional groups. Styled after a typical Broadway overture, the arrangement covers a variety of styles including lyrical, two-beat, soft-shoe, and a Dixieland-style segment featuring solo clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion. A grand finale reminiscent of John Phillip Sousa brings this to a rousing conclusion. Exciting!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Young Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1445
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About the Composer: George M. Cohan
George M. Cohan (1878-1942) was a singer, dancer, playwright, and composer who defined American musical theater in the early twentieth century. His songs became standards of the Broadway stage and American popular music, and his influence on the structure and energy of musical theater remains foundational to the form.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that makes a Broadway overture work: diverse musical styles woven together with confidence and clear structural narrative. Chris Sharp's orchestration for young band is transparent enough to let the sections shine individually while building genuine momentum toward that Sousa-inspired finale, making it a piece that plays bigger than its grade level suggests.
What to expect
Nostalgic yet spirited, moving from intimate song-like passages to full-ensemble showstop. The Dixieland color brings playful sophistication, and the final sweep toward a Sousa-style march resolution leaves the audience energized and satisfied.
Who it's for
Middle school, high school, and community bands seeking a high-energy concert opener or closer that delivers Broadway flair without exceeding intermediate technical demands. Ensembles with strong reed and brass sections will especially enjoy the featured solo moments.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the solo clarinet, trumpet, and trombone lines during the Dixieland section so each voice projects clearly without overwhelming the ensemble's harmonic foundation.
- Shape the lyrical passages with natural rubato; the two-beat style sections need crispness and definition to land their intended lightness.
- Invest in the dynamic build toward the finale rather than treating it as a simple volume increase; the sense of orchestral unity arriving at that grand conclusion earns the excitement.
How to use it
Program this as a first-half opener to establish an upbeat concert tone, or reserve it for an encore slot where its built-in excitement can provide the perfect send-off. It pairs naturally with other American musical theater or light classical fare.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation contrast across lyrical, swing, and march-style passages
- Solo balance and projection in a multi-voice ensemble setting
- Dynamic shaping and phrasing within diverse stylistic contexts
- Ensemble cohesion during style transitions (two-beat, soft-shoe, Dixieland, march)