Obi-Wan (from Obi-Wan Kenobi) (arr. Michael Brown): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John Williams / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01118767
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Obi-Wan Kenobi finally gets his own theme song! Featured in the new series and composed by the master himself, John Williams, this theme is filled with emotion and depth, beautifully suited to this beloved Star Wars character.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01118767
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About the Composer: John Williams
John Williams stands as one of the most consequential film composers in history, with a catalog that has shaped how multiple generations experience cinema. His mastery of orchestration and gift for memorable melodic writing have made him essential listening for music students, who benefit from studying how he builds emotional architecture through leitmotif, harmonic progression, and instrumental color.
For band directors, Williams' work offers something rare: sophisticated compositional craft that remains accessible to developing ensembles. His themes reward careful attention to phrasing and balance, teaching students how a simple, singable melody becomes profound through arrangement and context.
Why we love this
Michael Brown captures the introspective quality of this theme without oversimplifying it, giving your band material that sounds expansive and noble while staying playable at Grade 3. The arrangement respects the original's emotional core, making it a natural fit for programs that want to include contemporary film music with real substance.
What to expect
Reflective and dignified, with an underlying sense of wisdom earned through experience. The orchestration carries warmth without sentimentality, capturing the quality of a character who has endured much but remains essentially hopeful.
Who it's for
Conductors programming a concert that celebrates film music without resorting to transcriptions of famous action cues will find this an intelligent choice. It works equally well for bands seeking material that engages audiences while offering genuine musical challenges around expression and ensemble balance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the main theme with a long-line approach rather than phrase-by-phrase articulation; let the melody breathe across eight bars at a time to convey the contemplative character the series establishes.
- Balance woodwind and brass carefully during statements of the theme, especially where both sections carry related material, so neither overwhelms the other's contribution to the overall warmth.
- Watch the dynamic arc in passages that build momentum; small incremental changes in volume matter far more than dramatic swells when working with developing players.
How to use it
Pair this with other character themes or introspective concert band works to create a program section built on emotional storytelling rather than bravura display. The Grade 3 level makes it accessible enough for a holiday or spring concert while maintaining musical credibility alongside more traditional concert band fare.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer melodic lines
- Balancing multiple instrumental families when both carry thematic material simultaneously
- Responding to conductor shaping of emotional arcs without relying on printed dynamic markings
- Blending extended note passages that establish harmonic color