I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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I Was Born for This: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

For Soloist with Band Accompaniment

By Austin Wintory / arr. Roland Barrett

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0005616
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I Was Born for This: Score $12.00
I Was Born for This: Vocal Solo $3.00
I Was Born for This: Solo Trumpet $3.00
I Was Born for This: Solo Alto Saxophone $3.00
I Was Born for This: Flute $3.00
I Was Born for This: 2nd Flute $3.00
I Was Born for This: Oboe $3.00
I Was Born for This: Bassoon $3.00
I Was Born for This: 1st B-flat Clarinet $3.00
I Was Born for This: 2nd B-flat Clarinet $3.00
I Was Born for This: 3rd B-flat Clarinet $3.00
I Was Born for This: B-flat Bass Clarinet $3.00
I Was Born for This: E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
I Was Born for This: B-flat Tenor Saxophone $3.00
I Was Born for This: E-flat Baritone Saxophone $3.00
I Was Born for This: 1st B-flat Trumpet $3.00
I Was Born for This: 2nd B-flat Trumpet $3.00
I Was Born for This: 3rd B-flat Trumpet $3.00
I Was Born for This: 1st F Horn $3.00
I Was Born for This: 2nd F Horn $3.00
I Was Born for This: 1st Trombone $3.00
I Was Born for This: 2nd Trombone $3.00
I Was Born for This: 3rd Trombone $3.00
I Was Born for This: Baritone T.C. $3.00
I Was Born for This: Baritone B.C. $3.00
I Was Born for This: Tuba $3.00
I Was Born for This: Mallets $3.00
I Was Born for This: 2nd Mallet Percussion $3.00
I Was Born for This: 1st Percussion $3.00
I Was Born for This: 2nd Percussion $3.00
I Was Born for This: Timpani $3.00

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Description
Originally composed by Austin Wintory for the video game Journey, for solo voice with accompaniment, this arrangement also permits the solo to be performed by trumpet, or alto saxophone as we've done on this recording. (4:15)

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Additional Details
Series: Pop Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 128
SKU: 00-PK-0005616

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About the Composer: Austin Wintory

Austin Wintory is a composer whose work spans interactive media, film, and concert music. His score for the video game Journey became a landmark in game music, earning a Grammy nomination and establishing him as a composer who understands how to craft emotionally resonant orchestral writing that connects deeply with listeners.

Why we love this

This arrangement transforms a powerful vocal moment from Journey into an accessible concert piece that lets your band own the emotional weight of the original. The flexibility to feature trumpet or alto saxophone keeps the spotlight on your soloists while the ensemble writing stays clean and supportive, making it rewarding for both featured players and the full band.

What to expect

The music carries the contemplative, expansive quality of the original game score, with moments of quiet introspection punctuated by surges of collective sound. There is a sense of yearning and determination woven throughout, reflecting the game's themes of journey and purpose.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking to program something beyond traditional band repertoire that still feels musically substantial. Directors seeking a featured solo opportunity for a strong trumpet or alto saxophone player will find a vehicle that challenges the soloist meaningfully while keeping ensemble demands manageable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the solo voice or instrument so it projects over the ensemble without forcing; the accompaniment should frame rather than overpower the featured line.
  • Shape the piece architecturally by considering the full arc from opening to close; take time with the quiet passages to build anticipation toward climactic moments.
  • Coordinate dynamics across sections carefully, since much of the piece's power depends on subtle contrasts between the solo and supporting voices.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece that demonstrates your band's ability to handle contemporary media music with sophistication. It pairs well with a diverse concert that mixes classic and modern works, or anchor a thematic program around video game scores and interactive media.

Skills your students will build

  • Accompanying and balancing with a featured soloist
  • Sustaining expressive phrasing over longer melodic arcs
  • Managing dynamic contrast in music with minimal rhythmic complexity
  • Responding to solo flexibility and rubato from a featured player

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