Highlights from Star Trek Into Darkness: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Giacchino / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00276427
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Michael Giacchino's soundtrack for the highly anticipated follow-up to 2009's "Star Trek" is dramatic and evocative. Using a mixture of familiar previous themes along with new material, this medley for band brings the excitement and drama of the film to the concert stage. Dur: 4:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00276427
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About the Composer: Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino has established himself as one of contemporary film's most inventive orchestrators, earning an Academy Award for his work on Up and multiple Grammy nominations across a career spanning blockbuster franchises and intimate character studies alike. His approach to scoring combines sophisticated harmonic language with melodic clarity, making his concert arrangements particularly valuable for student musicians who benefit from learning how film composers balance complexity with accessibility.
Why we love this
This medley threads together thematic material from the Star Trek universe in a way that feels earned rather than assembled, giving your band a chance to play genuinely sophisticated film scoring at a manageable technical level. The Grade 3 difficulty doesn't compromise the arrangement's orchestral ambition, meaning your students get real musical substance without the transcription headaches of trying to perform Giacchino's full score.
What to expect
Heroic and cinematic, with moments of introspection balanced against driving, propulsive sections that capture the scope of the film. The orchestration sparkles with the kind of dynamic color that makes film music so engaging to perform, moving from intimate solo passages to full ensemble brilliance.
Who it's for
Bands seeking contemporary repertoire that connects with students and audiences alike will find this medley especially valuable. It works equally well for ensembles looking to bridge classical concert programming with popular culture or those building thematic concerts around film scoring and orchestration.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass section carefully during the thematic material; Giacchino's scoring often layers horns and trombones in ways that can easily muddy if one voice dominates.
- The 4:30 duration relies on pacing rather than tempo changes, so maintain consistent air support through the longer phrase shapes to avoid sagging.
- Shape the familiar Star Trek motifs distinctly when they return, treating each appearance as a dramatic statement rather than simple repetition.
How to use it
Insert this as a strong mid-concert piece on a program mixing traditional band repertoire with movie music, or use it as the centerpiece of a film scoring unit where students can discuss how Giacchino adapted themes across different scenes and emotional beats. Its four and a half minute length makes it ideal for filling a program slot between longer works.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing multiple melodic lines within a single section (horns and trombones in scored passages)
- Sustaining long phrase shapes across tempo changes
- Performing thematic material with character and dramatic intent
- Interpreting film music scoring conventions in a band context