Mission: Impossible Theme (arr. Paul Lavender): Flex Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Paul Lavender
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00095926
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The unmistakable and familiar theme from the TV series and feature films. Hal Leonard's innovative "Flex-Band" series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), this arrangement will work with virtually ANY combination of brass, woodwinds, or even strings. Dur: 1:50
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00095926
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About the Arranger: Paul Lavender
Paul Lavender has built a prolific career as an arranger and composer for concert band, bringing film and popular music to ensemble settings with remarkable clarity and musicality. His work for Hal Leonard, particularly within the Flex Band series, demonstrates a deep understanding of how to write accessibly for groups with limited or unusual instrumentation without sacrificing musical integrity.
Why we love this
Lavender captures the propulsive energy and iconic melodic hook of Lalo Schifrin's original with minimal forces, meaning you can finally program this crowd-pleaser even when your roster is thin or lopsided. The five-part texture stays transparent enough that any combination of instruments will project the theme clearly, and at just under two minutes, it lands perfectly as a concert opener or closer.
What to expect
Sleek and propulsive. The arrangement distills the original's signature urgency into clean, memorable lines that feel contemporary without relying on gimmicks. There is an understated excitement here that students recognize immediately and audiences respond to with genuine enthusiasm.
Who it's for
Any band director managing incomplete instrumentation or uneven section strength who wants to include a recognizable, energizing piece in the repertoire. Smaller programs, developing ensembles, and schools with shifting membership throughout the year all benefit from the flexibility this arrangement offers.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the signature rhythmic figure in the first statement. This theme lives and dies by precision; lock the rhythm section and let the melody float cleanly over top.
- Keep the tempo steady around 120 BPM (adjust slightly based on your ensemble's comfort). The momentum matters more than rushing.
- Bring out the orchestration shifts between sections. Even with five parts, Lavender creates texture by moving the melody and counter-melody between instruments; highlight these handoffs.
- Record a playback of your five parts and have students practice individually. The flexibility means parts are often doubled, so hearing the full texture helps soloists lock their pitch and rhythm.
How to use it
Open a concert with it for instant engagement, or pair it alongside other film or television themes to create a cinematic moment in your program. Because the duration is brief, it also works as a palate cleanser between longer classical or contemporary works, giving your audience a moment of familiar fun.
Skills your students will build
- Precision ensemble playing with minimal redundancy (every part matters)
- Recognizing and executing rhythmic ostinatos that drive the piece forward
- Balancing melody against counter-melody and accompaniment figures
- Adapting phrasing and articulation across different instrumental combinations