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Hallelujah: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

As performed by Lee DeWyze / As performed by Justin Timberlake Matt Morris featuring Charlie Sexton / Arranged by Michael Brown

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK00307727

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Originally composed in 1984, this landmark ballad has been recorded by countless artists, and continues to be featured in TV and film, most notably in the movie "Shrek". Here is a unique and moving arrangement for the marching field.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00307727

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About the Artist: Lee DeWyze

Lee DeWyze rose to prominence as the fifth-season winner of American Idol in 2010, bringing a soulful authenticity to contemporary pop and rock standards. His interpretations emphasize emotional clarity and genuine vocal conviction, qualities that have made him a respected interpreter of material across multiple genres and platforms.

Why we love this

Michael Brown's marching arrangement captures the profound stillness at the heart of this song while building momentum across the field. It's a rare arrangement that honors the original's spiritual weight without sacrificing the visceral energy marching bands bring to every performance, making it equally powerful on the football field and in concert settings.

What to expect

This arrangement opens with quiet reverence before gradually gathering strength, creating a sense of collective voice rising together. The emotional arc mirrors the song's original power while meeting the band where it lives: full-voiced, present, and genuinely moving.

Who it's for

Bands seeking a spiritually resonant selection that connects with audiences beyond traditional marching repertoire will find this arrangement accessible yet substantive. It works equally well for competitive programs wanting a ballad with contemporary relevance and community ensembles building confidence with recognizable material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the opening establish space and air; resist the urge to push tempo or dynamics before the first structural peak arrives.
  • Balance the lyrical passages in the upper voices against rhythmic anchors in the low brass and battery to maintain forward motion without rushing.
  • Shape phrases around the harmonic progressions rather than mechanical phrase lengths; this will reveal the song's emotional architecture.
  • Attend carefully to transition moments between sections; clean articulation and unified releases sell the arrangement's architecture.

How to use it

Include this as a ballad selection in a show featuring mixed-era programming, or anchor an end-of-season concert with it as a moment of reflection before final selections. Its familiarity to audiences also makes it an excellent choice for community performances where you want emotional connection alongside musical growth.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining tonal focus and blend across sustained harmonic passages
  • Shaping phrase contours that honor lyrical material in an instrumental context
  • Balancing foreground melodic material against supportive harmonic textures
  • Executing clean section transitions and unified articulation at varying dynamics

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