Pippin: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Pippin: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Pippin: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-42222
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

From the Broadway Musical (featuring: Corner the Sky / Magic to Do / Extraordinary / Simple Joys / (Pippin) Finale / Morning Glow)

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz / arr. Ralph Ford

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-42222

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Scored by Stephen Schwartz and arranged for concert band by Ralph Ford, this endearing medley includes "Corner of the Sky," "Magic to Do," "Extraordinary," "Simple Joys," "Pippin (Finale)," and the mega-hit, "Morning Glow." (5:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Pop Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 258

UPC: 038081480046

SKU: 00-42222

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About the Composer: Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz has shaped American musical theater across five decades, with a gift for crafting melodies that lodge themselves in memory and lyrics that capture genuine emotion. His work on Pippin, Wicked, Godspell, and Children of Eden demonstrates his ability to write for diverse audiences and ensemble sizes, from intimate theater to grand stages. His arrangements and compositions for educational ensembles have made Broadway-quality music accessible to student musicians at every level.

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Why we love this

Ralph Ford's arrangement honors Schwartz's melodic genius while giving your concert band genuine musical substance to work with. The medley structure keeps energy high across six contrasting sections, and the Grade 3 scoring means every section gets rewarding material rather than a parade of tutti hits. Your students will recognize these songs instantly, which transforms rehearsal motivation and audience engagement into something immediate and real.

What to expect

Infectious optimism runs through every section. The medley celebrates Pippin's story of ambition, wonder, and simple happiness with melodies that feel both theatrical and genuinely tuneful. Your band will feel the theatrical energy without losing the craftsmanship that makes Schwartz's music endure.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the middle school through early high school level will find this medley equally accessible and musically satisfying. Directors programming family-friendly concerts, spring pops shows, or Broadway-themed festivals gain a polished 5:45 centerpiece that audiences know and enjoy.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the brass section carefully in "Morning Glow" to let the melody sing without overwhelming the underlying harmony; this arrangement needs transparency more than volume.
Shape each medley section with distinct articulation and dynamic character. "Corner of the Sky" needs lift and optimism, while "Simple Joys" calls for warmth and legit phrasing.
Lock the rhythmic precision in "Magic to Do," where syncopation and ensemble togetherness define the groove. Isolate these rhythmic figures in sectionals if any part drifts.
Rehearse the transitions between sections deliberately. A slight breath or tempo shift between medley movements prevents the piece from feeling like one long blur.

How to use it

Program this as a showcase moment in a spring concert or pops event where you want the audience to leave smiling. It pairs naturally with other Broadway selections at this level or stands beautifully as a solo feature that demonstrates your band's range beyond traditional concert repertoire.