Mission: Impossible Theme: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Lalo Schifrin / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00144152
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With this new arrangement for younger players, your young orchestra can perform one of the best-known TV and movie themes of all time. All beginning players love to play a rhythmic "riff," and this one gives you a chance to teach 5/4 meter in a fun way. With lots of unisons, appropriate changes to the melody, and infectious percussion parts (optional), this one is a program winner. Dur: 2:05
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00144152
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About the Composer: Lalo Schifrin
Lalo Schifrin is an Argentine composer and pianist whose work spans classical composition, jazz, and film scoring. He studied at the Paris Conservatory and later became one of the most prolific and respected composers for television and cinema, creating iconic themes that defined entire genres and decades of entertainment.
Schifrin's gift for rhythmic invention and memorable melody made him a natural fit for dramatic scoring. His work on Mission: Impossible became a cultural touchstone, demonstrating how a strong compositional idea can transcend its original medium and enter the public consciousness. For music educators, his scores offer excellent teaching material because they balance accessibility with genuine musical sophistication.
Why we love this
Young orchestras respond immediately to this iconic theme, and the 5/4 meter becomes a teaching moment rather than an obstacle when the rhythmic drive carries the learning. Moore's arrangement respects the original's pulse while making it genuinely playable for developing musicians, with unison passages that build confidence and optional percussion that keeps the energy alive without requiring advanced players.
What to expect
Propulsive and sophisticated. The 5/4 meter creates a sense of forward motion and slight urgency that mirrors the original's cinematic tension, while the string voices give it warmth and depth. There is no awkwardness in the rhythm; instead, it feels inevitable and cool.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the 2-3 grade level looking for repertoire that entertains audiences while delivering real pedagogical substance. Directors seeking a reputation builder that also teaches advanced rhythmic concepts will find this invaluable.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic foundation in rehearsal first. Once violins and violas own that driving figure in 5/4, the rest of the arrangement clicks into place. Conduct it clearly and let the meter feel inevitable rather than tricky.
- Balance the melody line against the riff underneath. The theme should sing forward, but not so far that it drowns out the harmonic motion that makes the arrangement work.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the 2:05 duration. Schifrin's original builds momentum, and your performance should too; find those natural peaks and valleys rather than playing it flat.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or closing number to hook your audience immediately. The recognizability and momentum work equally well for spring concerts, pops nights, or any program where you want to remind people why orchestral music matters in contemporary culture.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing 5/4 meter at tempo
- Maintaining rhythmic independence while playing ostinato figures
- Balancing melody and accompaniment within a section
- Coordinate ensemble rhythm in a contemporary idiom