Remember Me (from Coco) (arr. James Kazik): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by James Kazik
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00412573
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With a story of Mexican folklore and with characteristic music, here is a terrific setting of the main song, as Pixar Studios strikes gold again with their imaginative and original animated film "Coco." The opening is in a lyric, ballad style, and then shifts to a faster tempo with a mariachi flavor. Dur: 2:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00412573
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Why we love this
Kazik captures the emotional arc of the film without oversimplifying it. The arrangement respects the song's lyrical core in the opening section, then genuinely shifts into mariachi character rather than just adding percussion and calling it done. For Grade 2 ensembles, this gives students real contrasts to shape and interpret.
What to expect
The opening unfolds like a tender memory, with the melody drifting gently over sustained harmonies. When the tempo picks up, energy flows in but stays grounded; the mariachi character brings warmth and rhythmic vitality rather than chaos. It's approachable but never patronizing.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the elementary or early middle school level who want a contemporary film selection with genuine emotional substance. This works especially well for ensembles ready to handle style shifts and looking to add diverse cultural content to their programming.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening ballad section with long-lined phrasing in the melody; resist the urge to rush even though the tempo marking may feel slow. Younger ensembles need permission to sit in the lyricism.
- Nail the tempo transition cleanly. Mark the exact beat where the shift happens in rehearsal so the ensemble commits together rather than sliding into the faster section.
- Balance the mariachi-flavored section so rhythmic accompaniment voices don't overshadow the primary melodic line. Grade 2 students often push supporting parts too loudly when they sense a style change.
- Use the recorded accompaniment strategically during sectional rehearsals, but pull it away before performances so your ensemble owns the tempo relationships and phrasing independently.
How to use it
Pair this with other film or contemporary selections in a family concert to show how relevant scoring has become in young people's musical lives. The 2 minute 40 second duration makes it ideal for longer concert programs where you need engaging pieces that don't demand extended commitment from young players.
Skills your students will build
- Contrasting tempo changes and their execution (slow ballad to faster mariachi tempo)
- Sustaining long phrases without rushing in slower, lyrical passages
- Responding to style indicators (ballad versus mariachi character) in articulation and tone
- Rhythmic accuracy in accompaniment figures that support rather than dominate
- Dynamic control across both gentle and energetic sections