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Pure Imagination (from <i>Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory</i>): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Pure Imagination (from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Pure Imagination (from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 2 (Easy)

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With its message of endless possibilities and dreams fulfilled, this piece, from the 1971 Academy-award nominated film score of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964), by songwriting team Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, has remained popular since the 1970s---and even more so today, or so says the more than 5.5 million views on YouTube. The tune surfaces three times in the movie, first during the opening title music, then as the feature number by Gene Wilder as he leads his assembled golden ticket winners into the chocolate room, and finally, as part of the "Wonkavator" music at the end. Great fun for all generations, and all generations to come! This arrangement provides a dramatic opportunity to teach expression. A charming and musical choice, it is memorable and heartwarming. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Additional Details
Series: Pop Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 120
ISBN10: 1-4706-5504-7
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5504-4
UPC: 038081453095
SKU: 00-39531

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About the Composer: Leslie Bricusse

Leslie Bricusse is a British composer and lyricist whose theatrical and film work spans decades of popular music. He collaborated with Anthony Newley on the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory score, creating songs that have become beloved standards across generations.

Bricusse's gift for melody and sentiment made him a sought-after voice in musical theater and film scoring. His ability to craft music that speaks to both children and adults helped define the sound of family entertainment in the 1970s and beyond.

Why we love this

Douglas E. Wagner's arrangement captures the wonder and optimism of the original while giving your band room to shape the phrasing and color. Grade 2 bands will find genuine musical substance here: the melody sings across a moving harmonic foundation, and the arrangement demands thoughtful balancing rather than technical fireworks. Programming this connects you to a cultural touchstone that resonates across multiple generations of listeners.

What to expect

Pure Imagination carries the magic of the chocolate factory itself: a sense of childlike wonder mixed with genuine musical sophistication. The melody floats over warm harmonic support, inviting the band to create a shimmering, dreamlike soundscape that listeners of all ages recognize and embrace.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the elementary or middle school level will find this arrangement approachable yet rewarding. The Grade 2 difficulty means all sections have parts that lie well and support the overall musical goal without overwhelming individual players.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody through subtle dynamic swells that follow the natural breath of the phrase rather than marking every beat. The tune benefits from gentle rise and fall, especially where it repeats with variation.
  • Balance the accompaniment so the harmonic movement stays audible. Wagner's voicing rewards transparency; clarinet, alto sax, and horn lines should sing through without drowning the lead voice.
  • Let the ensemble settle into a relaxed, singing approach to the tempo. This is not a march or a showcase for precision but an opportunity to hear how musical choices affect the listener's emotional response.
  • Attend to the transitions between the three distinct settings or key areas if the arrangement moves through them. A clean, confident hand gesture guides the band through these moments without losing the warmth you've built.

How to use it

Consider opening a concert with this piece to set a joyful, accessible tone that welcomes families into the performance. It also pairs well with other pop or film-inspired arrangements in a thematic concert, or stands alone as a gesture of musical generosity toward your audience.

Skills your students will build

  • Expressive phrasing and dynamic shaping without written hairpins
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in chorale-style textures
  • Maintaining consistent, relaxed intonation in slow-moving harmonic progressions
  • Ensemble listening and awareness of how individual sections support the overall musical line

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