Peter Gunn: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Henry Mancini / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000169
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Peter Gunn: Score | $6.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Peter Gunn: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Everybody wants to play Peter Gunn. Now, even your beginning band can enjoy all of the macho thrills depicted so powerfully in this chart. It is easy, but oh, so effective!
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Peter Gunn: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
96
SKU:
00-PK-0000169
More about this title
About the Composer: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini (1924–1994) was an American composer and conductor whose gift for orchestration and memorable melody made him one of the most recorded composers of the twentieth century. His work across film, television, and concert music demonstrated that popular and accessible music could also be sophisticated and carefully crafted. Mancini's scores for television shows like "Peter Gunn" and "The Pink Panther" became cultural touchstones; his ability to write music that was both commercially successful and musically substantial earned him four Academy Awards and eighteen Grammy Awards.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that makes the original legendary: the groovy bass line, the cool jazzy orchestration, and that unmistakable swagger. Mike Story has done the real work here, scaling the texture down without sacrificing the attitude, so your beginning band gets to play something that actually sounds like professional musicians rather than a simplified étude. Your students will feel the difference the moment they nail that opening figure.
What to expect
Cool, confident, slightly dangerous in the best way. There's a vintage TV swagger here, all dark saxophones and insistent rhythms, with moments that let your band sound genuinely slick and orchestrated. It's fun to play and even more fun to listen to.
Who it's for
Beginning band students and conductors who want their ensemble to experience a real, recognizable piece of popular music history without getting bogged down in technical demands. This works whether you're teaching a middle school band or a community group; the appeal of the material carries students who might otherwise find beginner repertoire generic.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision of the bass line and drums before turning attention upward; this groove is the backbone, and any unevenness will muddy the whole effect.
- Emphasize the legit jazz articulation in the upper voices (especially trumpet and alto saxophone), treating eighth notes with a slight swing feel rather than mechanical precision.
- Let the dynamic contrast between the verse sections and the hit moments breathe; resist the urge to push everything at full volume.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or closer when you want an immediate crowd-pleaser that also showcases your ensemble's musicianship to non-specialist audiences. It pairs well on a concert with other accessible, groovy literature; consider pairing it with other pop-culture or television-sourced arrangements to create a cohesive programming concept. It's also an excellent mid-year morale booster when students need a confidence boost.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and jazz feel in a concert band context
- Rhythmic precision in ensemble playing, especially in syncopated passages
- Dynamic contrast and phrasing in accessible popular music
- Balance and blend when less experienced musicians play supporting parts to a memorable melody