Highlights from Mary Poppins: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert B. Sherman / By Richard M. Sherman / As performed by Sherman Brothers / As performed by Mary Poppins (Movie) / Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00186826
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This timeless Disney movie starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke remains as popular today as ever. With memorable tunes like "Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Feed the Birds" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", here is a medley that parents as well as students will enjoy and appreciate. Dur: 3:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00186826
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About the Composer: Robert B. Sherman
Robert B. Sherman, along with his brother Richard M. Sherman, shaped the sound of Disney's golden age as one of the most prolific songwriting teams in film history. Their work on Mary Poppins won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and established a standard for melody and charm that still resonates with audiences across generations.
Beyond their Disney catalog, the Sherman Brothers understood how to write songs that work equally well for children and adults, a skill that makes their material invaluable in music education settings. Their compositions balance accessibility with genuine musical substance, teaching students how memorable hooks and harmonic sophistication can coexist.
Why we love this
This medley taps into material that your students' families actually know and love, which means genuine engagement from the first rehearsal. Sean O'Loughlin's arrangement respects the melodic strength of each tune while keeping the parts playable at Grade 2, so you're not sacrificing musicality for accessibility.
What to expect
Stepping into the whimsy and warmth of early 1960s musical theater, where every melody feels instantly singable and the harmonic language sits comfortably in the ear. The medley format lets you move between moments of genuine sweetness ("Feed the Birds") and pure theatrical joy ("Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious") without losing coherence.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want to program something that generates real excitement among performers and audiences alike. This works especially well for spring concerts, pops events, or any program where you need a crowd-pleasing closer that doesn't require advanced technical chops.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody line clearly in each section; these songs are only effective when audiences recognize them immediately, so resist the urge to let accompanying voices overshadow the primary tune.
- Anchor the tempo during transitions between tunes. A slight breath between movements can prevent rushing while keeping the overall three-and-a-half-minute arc moving forward.
- Shape the phrasing in "Feed the Birds" with particular care. This song's gentle character can easily disappear if the ensemble pushes too hard dynamically.
How to use it
Save this for a concert slot where you want to shift the room's energy or close a program on an uplifting note. The nostalgia factor makes it a natural bridge between a more serious opening set and audience interaction, and the sub-3:40 duration means it fits perfectly into a tightly scheduled concert without eating time that other pieces need.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation control across lyrical and rhythmically driving sections
- Responding to musical character changes within a single piece
- Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining melodic clarity
- Maintaining steady tempo through transitional passages