Music from The Incredibles (arr. Jay Bocook): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Giacchino / Arranged by Jay Bocook
Grade: 4-5
Item: 35-PK00491824
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Here is the 2004 animated phenomenon from the innovative creators at Pixar Studios! Follow the far-fetched story of an "incredible" family of crime fighters along with their flashy music written in the campy style of a mid-1960s spy thriller. Sassy and bold, this music is a guaranteed showstopper for any concert! (2:50)
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00491824
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About the Composer: Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino has become one of the most recognizable film composers of the 21st century, with a gift for writing music that captures both the emotional core and the personality of animated and live-action narratives. His work across Pixar's catalog, starting with The Incredibles, established him as a master of orchestration who understands how to deploy instrumental color and thematic material with wit and precision.
Giacchino's background in jazz and classical training shows in his ability to layer complex harmonies beneath memorable melodies. For educators, his film scores offer accessible entry points into film music study because the themes are instantly recognizable, the orchestrations reward careful listening, and the dramatic arc of each cue teaches students how music shapes story.
Why we love this
Jay Bocook has captured the infectious energy of Giacchino's original score while tailoring the orchestration to fit the strengths and capabilities of a developing concert band. The arrangement maintains the campy spy-thriller aesthetic of the source material without sacrificing musical substance, giving your ensemble material that feels both fun to perform and genuinely rewarding to listen to.
What to expect
Imagine the brassy energy of a 1960s spy film turned up to cartoonish levels of fun, complete with sharp orchestral colors and a sense of controlled chaos. The music pulses with confidence and playfulness, never letting the listener forget that heroism can be both serious and silly at the same time.
Who it's for
Band directors seeking repertoire that generates genuine enthusiasm from students while avoiding either condescension or excessive technical difficulty. This works equally well for concert performances, contest programs, or outreach events where a recognizable title opens doors with audiences who don't regularly attend classical music events.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the rhythmic figures as precise and crisp. The mid-1960s spy thriller style demands clean articulation, especially in the brass and woodwind lines that carry the theme.
- Watch the balance between melodic content in the upper voices and the supporting harmonic figures. The arrangement works when listeners can follow the primary theme without effort.
- The recorded accompaniment provides an excellent reference for tempo and phrasing, but rehearse independently first so students feel ownership of the style rather than simply matching a track.
- Emphasize the dynamic contrasts. This music relies on shifts in volume and intensity to maintain the theatrical quality that makes it memorable.
How to use it
This fits naturally into a concert celebrating film and television music, offering both a crowd-pleasing centerpiece and a chance to discuss how composers work across different media. At 2:50, it's substantial enough to anchor a program section without demanding the rehearsal time of a major classical work, making it ideal for bands juggling multiple repertoire demands during a school year.
Skills your students will build
- Stylistic interpretation of film music idioms
- Precision in articulation and rhythmic clarity
- Balance and blend in layered harmonic textures
- Following a conductor through dramatic dynamic shifts
- Ensemble coordination in fast-paced musical passages