Remember Me (from Coco) (arr. Johnnie Vinson): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Johnnie Vinson
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00406075
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Pixar Studios strikes gold again with their imaginative and original animated film "Coco". With a story of Mexican folklore and with characteristic music, here is a wonderful setting of the main song. The opening is in a 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-PK00406075
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About the Arranger: Johnnie Vinson
Johnnie Vinson has built a reputation as an arranger who understands what young musicians need: clear textures, engaging melodies, and parts that sit comfortably in developing hands. His work across multiple ensemble types demonstrates a consistent ear for balancing accessibility with musicality.
Vinson's arrangements for school groups reflect deep knowledge of rehearsal room realities. He writes with pedagogical intent, using popular material to build technique without sacrificing the emotional core of the music.
Why we love this
The two-part structure here gives you genuine programming flexibility. The ballad opening works beautifully as a concert centerpiece on its own, while the full arrangement with its mariachi inflection becomes a complete, engaging statement that holds an audience's attention. Grade 2 instrumentation rarely sounds this full or intentional.
What to expect
The arrangement unfolds like a musical memory. It opens tenderly with the reflective quality of the original ballad, then brightens into warmth and movement as the mariachi elements enter. The whole journey takes just two minutes and forty seconds but never feels rushed.
Who it's for
Young concert bands working at the Grade 2 level will find material here that feels current and culturally connected rather than dated. Directors building programs that include film music without sacrificing musicianship will see this as a solid choice.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening ballad section with a sustained, singing tone in the melody. Let younger players hear how a simple line becomes powerful through breath control and consistent vibrato.
- The tempo shift into mariachi territory asks for rhythmic precision in the rhythm section. Lock the snare and bass drum together during rehearsals before bringing in the full band.
- Balance the melodic voices during the faster section so the main tune cuts through the busier accompaniment. This teaches efficient voicing early in students' musical lives.
- Record a section rehearsal of just the melody parts and listen back together. Students will hear immediately whether they're tracking the phrase shape you're building.
How to use it
Consider opening a concert with the ballad section alone, using it as a palette cleanser between louder, more rhythmically complex pieces. Alternatively, program the full arrangement as a bridge between a classical selection and something more upbeat. It also works naturally in a film music or world music thematic concert.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained phrasing and breath control in ballad style
- Rhythmic precision across tempo changes
- Playing within an ensemble texture (balancing melody against accompaniment)
- Basic understanding of mariachi idioms and rhythm patterns
- Dynamic control across contrasting sections