NFL Films: Music Of The Gridiron: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00155845
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Any serious fan of professional football is aware of the famous films documenting important games. As distinctive as the films themselves and their deep-voiced announcer are the classic musical themes that accompany the action. Bring the flavor of the gridiron to your next concert with this entertaining and well-written arrangement. Includes: "Up She Rises," "The Lineman," "Ramblin' Man from Gramblin'," "Round Up," "Lombardi Trophy Reprise." Dur: 5:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00155845
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Why we love this
Michael Brown captures the swagger and pageantry of NFL Films' iconic sound without resorting to simplification or cuteness. At Grade 3, the writing respects both the ensemble's capability and the source material's dignity, giving students genuine musical content to sink their teeth into rather than a novelty item.
What to expect
Familiar yet fresh. The arrangement channels the gravitas and forward momentum of classic NFL Films coverage, complete with that distinctive dramatic tension that made those documentaries unforgettable. You're not playing a parody; you're playing a legitimate concert piece that happens to celebrate American sports culture.
Who it's for
Band directors seeking contemporary repertoire that entertains audiences while maintaining musical substance. High school and advancing middle school bands will find material that's accessible yet rewarding to perform.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass section carefully during the main themes. These melodies need clarity, but the supporting voices in the horns and trombones carry harmonic weight that shouldn't vanish.
- Lean into the rhythmic precision of the ensemble; the NFL Films aesthetic depends on crisp articulation and tight ensemble work. Sloppy attacks undermine the entire effect.
- The five-minute-thirty-second duration means momentum matters. Plan your rehearsal pacing to avoid letting energy sag between movements, especially during transitions.
- Front the solos appropriately. Whoever carries the main melodic line should project with confidence; these themes are meant to announce themselves.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a closer for a concert themed around Americana or entertainment media, or as a standalone crowd pleaser in a mixed program. The familiar source material gives audiences an immediate entry point, making it ideal for pops concerts, football season celebrations, or community performances where you want to acknowledge your local culture without sacrificing musicianship.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining energy and momentum across a multi-section work
- Brass balance and blend in layered harmonies
- Articulation clarity in contemporary commercial contexts
- Melodic projection and solo confidence