Mamma Mia! -- Highlights from the Broadway Musical: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Roy Phillippe
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0002354
$77.00
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Description
The hit musical is drawing acclaim not only on Broadway, but also throughout the world. The popular ABBA hits included in this medley are "Mamma Mia," "S.O.S.," "I Have a Dream" and "Dancing Queen." Your students will love this medley and your audiences will adore it! (5:41)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
346
SKU:
00-PK-0002354
More about this title
About the Arranger: Roy Phillippe
Roy Phillippe studied composition, arranging, and orchestration at Kent State University before relocating to Los Angeles, where he has spent decades writing arrangements for film, television, and recording projects. His work has been performed by ensembles ranging from Count Basie and the L.A. Express to the Everett Symphony and numerous student orchestras worldwide.
Why we love this
Phillippe captures the infectious energy and accessibility of ABBA's catalog while respecting the strengths of a Grade 3 ensemble. The medley structure keeps momentum high across four beloved songs, and the orchestration makes each section feel proportional to student abilities rather than oversimplified. Your band gets to perform music audiences genuinely want to hear.
What to expect
Dancing through a neon-lit seventies disco with singalong hooks that stick in your head. The arrangement sparkles with the optimism and rhythmic vitality that made ABBA a global phenomenon, translated into bright, accessible band colors.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the middle school and early high school level seeking contemporary material that engages students and audiences alike. Directors building programs that mix classical fundamentals with pop repertoire will find this medley particularly valuable for maintaining ensemble enthusiasm.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic precision between the trumpet section and percussion on the opening of 'Mamma Mia' to establish the driving, disco-influenced groove from the start.
- Balance the woodwind melody lines against the brass counterpoint in 'Dancing Queen' without letting the accompaniment overwhelm the tune.
- Shape dynamic contours within each song segment rather than playing an entire section at one volume level; ABBA's hooks depend on light and shadow.
- Conduct the transitions between medley sections with clear preparatory gestures so the band can shift character smoothly from the melancholy of 'S.O.S.' to the buoyancy of 'I Have a Dream.'
How to use it
Program this as a standalone encore or centerpiece of a pops concert to create a tonal break from the evening's classical works. The five-minute-plus duration and medley format also work well as a closer to a spring concert or standalone community performance.
Skills your students will build
- Executing steady disco and pop rhythms without losing the concert band's articulation standards
- Balancing melody, counterpoint, and accompaniment across woodwind and brass sections
- Maintaining energy and precision through key and tempo changes within a medley structure
- Responding to dynamic shaping and phrasing that mirrors contemporary popular music