Live Gloriously (from Civilization VII) (arr. Robert Longfield): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Christopher Tin / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 3.5
Item: 35-PK01807780
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The majesty of the main theme to the popular video game Civilization VII is marvelously captured in this accessible arrangement.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01807780
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About the Composer: Christopher Tin
Christopher Tin has built a distinctive career threading through film, television, video game soundtracks, and classical composition. His 2010 album Calling All Dawns won two Grammy Awards, including Best Classical Crossover Album, establishing him as a composer who speaks fluently across genres. He studied composition and conducting at Stanford University and Oxford University before earning his MMus with Distinction from the Royal College of Music in London, where he won the Horovitz Composition Prize as the top graduate.
Tin's background blends California roots, Chinese heritage, and English musical training into a compositional voice marked by memorable melody, dramatic flair, and structural clarity. His work appears across major film releases and award-winning video games including the Civilization series, and his sheet music reaches amateur choirs and orchestras worldwide. His ability to craft music that appeals equally to casual listeners and musicians has made his arrangements particularly valuable for concert band programs seeking repertoire with broad appeal.
Why we love this
Tin's main theme possesses immediate melodic appeal without sacrificing musical substance, and Longfield's arrangement captures that balance beautifully at Grade 3.5. The piece rewards both your ensemble and your audience because it sounds impressive and feels satisfying to perform, making it ideal for concerts where you want to showcase your band's musicality without pushing them into overly technical territory.
What to expect
Majestic and soaring, with the cinematic scope you'd expect from a video game theme designed to underscore empire building. The melody carries a sense of triumph and vision, anchored by rich harmonic movement that feels both modern and timeless.
Who it's for
Band directors seeking accessible concert material with genuine musical substance and a piece that resonates with student musicians who know the Civilization games. This works for intermediate bands that have solid fundamentals but aren't yet ready for Grade 4 technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Preserve the grandeur of the main theme by allowing the melody to sing with full voice. Avoid rushing the climactic sections; give the harmonic resolutions time to register with the audience.
- Balance the accompaniment voices so the theme remains prominent even when multiple sections carry material. The vibrancy of the orchestration depends on this clarity.
- Shape phrases by graduating dynamics from the opening upward. This piece rewards generous phrasing that mirrors the scale of the original game's sweeping orchestral sound.
How to use it
This arrangement sits naturally in a concert celebrating popular culture and contemporary composition, or as the opening piece of a program when you want to command immediate attention and set a triumphant tone. It also serves as an excellent vehicle for demonstrating what contemporary composers are writing for wind ensemble, especially when programming alongside other film and game music.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical lines with consistent tone and phrasing across longer phrases
- Balancing melody and accompaniment within a full ensemble texture
- Responding to dynamic shaping that mirrors orchestral scoring practices
- Reading accessible but sophisticated harmonic progressions
- Executing clean articulation in mixed rhythmic contexts