Rocky on Broadway: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Rocky on Broadway: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rocky on Broadway: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43143
Price: 75.00 USD
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Featuring: Gonna Fly Now / Fight from the Heart / Eye of the Tiger

Various / arr. Patrick Roszell

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-43143

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Featuring the classic "Gonna Fly Now," the touching "Fight from the Heart," and the ever-rousing "Eye of the Tiger," this medley will be a great way to introduce your students to one of the greatest underdog stories of all time. (5:00)

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Series: Pop Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 258

UPC: 038081500997

SKU: 00-43143

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Why we love this

Roszell's arrangement captures what makes these three songs so compelling in their original contexts and translates that energy into idioms that work for a young concert band. The medley structure lets you program a five-minute feature that tells a narrative arc without requiring your students to tackle three separate learning curves.

What to expect

Three iconic moments from cinematic storytelling stitched together: the determined, ascending heroism of "Gonna Fly Now"; the introspective determination of "Fight from the Heart"; and the visceral, adrenaline-driven drive of "Eye of the Tiger." Together they capture the spirit of an underdog refusing to quit.

Who it's for

Band directors working with Grade 3 ensembles who want accessible pop and rock arrangements with genuine musical substance. This medley works equally well for middle school programs building confidence through recognizable material or high school bands looking for a lighter concert piece that still engages an audience.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the prominence of the melody lines across your woodwind and brass sections; these songs succeed when audiences immediately recognize the themes, so avoid burying them in harmonic texture.
Bring clarity to the transitions between "Gonna Fly Now," "Fight from the Heart," and "Eye of the Tiger." Each shift in mood and tempo should feel intentional rather than abrupt.
Lock your rhythm section into the rhythmic character of each section. The opening march-like feel, the lyrical middle, and the driving final section all demand different approaches to articulation and groove.
Watch the dynamic trajectory across the full five minutes. These are songs built on momentum, so track where your volume peaks and valleys sit in relation to the emotional arc.

How to use it

Program this medley as a standalone feature on a concert that might otherwise skew classical or concert-focused. The cultural familiarity and motivational themes make it a natural fit for pep concerts, community performances, or programs celebrating resilience and effort. It also serves as an excellent repertoire choice when you want to demonstrate to a school or district audience what your band can accomplish with contemporary material.