Oingo Boingo In Concert (arr. Paul Murtha): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Danny Elfman / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01775191
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Before Danny Elfman was a celebrated film composer he was the front man and songwriter for the hugely successful rock band Oingo Boingo. This medley of three of their biggest hits, Just Another Day, Weird Science and Dead Man's Party perfectly captures Danny's genius. A nostalgic moment for the parents and the perfect opportunity to introduce your students to this amazing chapter in rock history.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01775191
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About the Composer: Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman spent the 1980s and early 1990s as the creative force behind Oingo Boingo, a band that blended new wave energy with theatrical flair and sharp songwriting. His work with the ensemble established him as a composer who understood how to craft memorable hooks and build arrangements with architectural precision.
After Boingo disbanded, Elfman transitioned to film scoring, where he became one of the most prolific and inventive composers in cinema. His ability to write idiomatic music for instruments across all registers, honed during his rock years, directly informed the orchestral sophistication he brought to hundreds of film and television projects.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures what made Boingo tick: infectious rhythmic drive, layered instrumental textures, and hooks that stick. Programming three signature songs creates a concert moment that resonates across generations while giving your ensemble a legitimate connection to rock history, not just a novelty spot.
What to expect
Propulsive and theatrical, with just enough angular instrumentation to keep things from feeling retro or safe. The medley moves between moments of deliberate weirdness and straight ahead rock celebration, making space for both ensemble unison power and sectional interplay.
Who it's for
Concert bands at Grade 3 strength looking for programming that speaks to students' actual cultural moment and their parents' musical past. This works equally well as a feature piece on a formal concert or as a high-energy closer that leaves audiences smiling.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the straight eighth note feel in the opening sections. This medley depends on rhythmic clarity more than swing.
- Balance the rock groove with precise articulation in the horn parts. These lines need definition without losing the rolling energy underneath.
- Let the percussion section breathe during the transitions between songs. The medley gains momentum when rhythmic hits land cleanly rather than rushing.
How to use it
Pair this with classical or standard concert fare to create programming contrast and break the perceived distance between the concert band repertoire your students study and the music they actually encounter. It anchors a pop culture or film music themed concert, or stands alone as evidence that your ensemble performs real songs, not just textbook arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Rock rhythm reading and straight eighth note subdivision
- Dynamic control across sectional transitions
- Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining rhythmic precision
- Part independence in layered textures typical of rock arrangements