Mancini!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Henry Mancini / Arranged by Stephen Bulla
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00167637
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Mancini! - Full Score | $10.00 | |
| Mancini! - Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Flute 1 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Flute 2 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Bb Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - F Horn 1 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - F Horn 2 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - F Horn 3 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - F Horn 4 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Mancini! - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
Some of the most recognizable themes from film and television through the years have come from the creative genius of Henry Mancini. Here is a symphonic showstopper featuring outstanding settings of his biggest hits. Includes: "The Pink Panther," "Moon River," "Baby Elephant Walk," "Dreamsville," and "Peter Gunn." Dur: 8:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00167637
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About the Composer: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini revolutionized film and television scoring in the twentieth century, crafting melodies that became as iconic as the characters and stories they accompanied. His gift for writing singable, memorable themes while maintaining sophisticated harmonic language made him a model for generations of composers and arrangers working in popular media.
Why we love this
Stephen Bulla's orchestration captures the sophisticated elegance of Mancini's original writing while tailoring it perfectly for concert band resources. This collection gives you five genuinely loved melodies in a single concert slot, each arrangement substantial enough to showcase your ensemble's musicality without sacrificing the playfulness these themes demand.
What to expect
Urbane and elegant, with moments of genuine wit. These melodies sparkle with the sophistication of mid-century Hollywood scoring, offering your students the chance to inhabit music that feels grown-up and genuinely satisfying to perform.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 4 level looking for substantial programming material that resonates with diverse audiences. Directors seeking to showcase both the musicality and popular appeal of twentieth-century composition while keeping rehearsal demands reasonable.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic lines across your woodwind and brass sections; these themes live and breathe through clear voice leading, not overwhelming dynamic contrast.
- Keep the tempos conversational and relaxed, especially in "Moon River" and "Dreamsville." Mancini's sophistication relies on space and phrasing rather than forward momentum.
- Pay attention to the articulation markings in the rhythm section. Mancini's style depends on crisp, clean attacks that support without intruding.
- The medley structure means your ensemble needs seamless transitions between pieces. Rehearse the connective passages so that tempo and style shifts feel inevitable rather than abrupt.
How to use it
Consider opening or closing a concert with this medley; its length and accessibility make it an ideal anchor piece that audiences recognize immediately. It also works beautifully as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire, demonstrating that film music deserves the same interpretive care as concert hall standards.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and rubato in popular song idiom
- Balancing lyrical melody with harmonic accompaniment
- Transitions between contrasting tempos and styles
- Articulation clarity in jazz-influenced passages
- Ensemble cohesion across extended medley forms