How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (arr. Michael Brown): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00441049
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The third and final installment of the popular "How to Train Your Dragon" movie franchise again features an outstanding score by John Powell. "The Hidden World" uses a hint of the familiar earlier themes along with bold and dramatic new material. Based primarily on John Powell's own concert suite, here is a well-paced and effective medley for band.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00441049
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Why we love this
Michael Brown captures the sweeping orchestral drama of Powell's score without overwhelming a Grade 4 ensemble. The arrangement smartly balances familiar thematic material with new material, giving your band genuine emotional arcs to shape rather than just hitting notes.
What to expect
Cinematic and immersive. The arrangement moves between moments of soaring adventure and intimate reflection, mirroring the visual storytelling of the film while standing completely on its own as a concert piece. Your band will feel the sweep of an orchestral score adapted thoughtfully for their instrumentation.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 4 level looking for contemporary repertoire that resonates with students and audiences alike. Bands programming film and television music or seeking arrangements that bridge accessibility with genuine musical substance will find strong material here.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass section carefully through the bold dramatic passages. These moments drive the piece forward, but they shouldn't overshadow the melodic lines in the woodwinds and lower voices.
- Use the transition sections to reset tempo and dynamic control. Powell's score thrives on clear architectural shifts, and your ensemble will respond well to deliberate, purposeful changes in energy.
- Shape the familiar theme returns with slight rubato rather than metronomic precision. This lets the band feel the emotional weight of hearing these musical ideas again in a new context.
How to use it
This works excellently as a centerpiece on a concert featuring other film or contemporary music, or as a standalone feature that connects with student musicians and families familiar with the franchise. Consider programming it alongside other John Powell arrangements or orchestral transcriptions to build a thematic concert around screen music.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining sustained dynamic control through multi-measure phrases
- Balancing section blend in prominent brass writing
- Responding to orchestral-style instrumentation and phrasing
- Executing clear transitions between contrasting musical ideas
- Shaping melodic lines that recur in different instrumental colors