Perfect (arr. Michael Brown): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Ed Sheeran / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00418308
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Pop singer Ed Sheeran continues to dominate the charts, and this romantic ballad from his third album reached #1 in sixteen different countries! Here is a sensitive version for band with flowing melodies and a nicely varied orchestration.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00418308
More about this title
About the Artist: Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran emerged from the UK folk scene to become one of the defining pop songwriters of his generation. His ability to craft emotionally direct melodies paired with sophisticated harmonic progressions has made his work accessible to both mainstream audiences and serious musicians seeking quality contemporary material.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures the song's emotional core while giving it genuine band color. The flowing melodic writing and varied orchestration avoid the thin, synthetic quality that sometimes plagues pop arrangements; instead, the voicing feels organic and rewarding to perform at a level where concert bands are still building confidence in their sound.
What to expect
Intimate and unhurried. The arrangement honors the original's gentle vulnerability while the band sound adds warmth and resonance that a solo vocalist alone cannot achieve. There is space in this music; it does not rush.
Who it's for
Conductors building a concert program that includes quality contemporary pop without sacrificing musical substance. This works equally well for bands seeking wedding or spring concert repertoire and for those looking to engage students through material they recognize from radio and streaming.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrasing across phrase boundaries rather than stopping at obvious endpoints. The song breathes best when you encourage the melodic line to float through the bar lines.
- Balance the melody against the accompaniment so that both layers remain audible. Grade 3 bands often push dynamics unevenly; this arrangement rewards careful sectional transparency.
- Attend to the transitions between sections. A romantic ballad lives or dies on the smoothness of key changes and orchestration shifts, so mark these moments in rehearsal with deliberate intent.
How to use it
Pair this with classical or art song selections for a concert exploring different approaches to the human voice and emotion. It also serves as a natural closer or encores piece, particularly for spring concerts or formal occasions where the audience carries personal connection to the song.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long phrases without loss of tone quality or support
- Balancing transparent four-part texture with active accompaniment figures
- Responding to subtle dynamic shaping and expressive interpretation
- Executing clean, musical transitions between key areas