Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Henry Mancini / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00337348
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In 1969, at a time when the Beatles and Rolling Stones ruled the airwaves, this mournful ballad from the movie "Romeo and Juliet" (also known as "A Time for Us") topped the pop charts with a recording by Henry Mancini. This arrangement is beautifully scored with very limited demands, perfect for second-year players. Dur: 2:35
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00337348
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About the Artist: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini stands as one of the most influential film composers in American cinema, crafting iconic scores across five decades that shaped how audiences experience storytelling on screen. His gift for melody and his mastery of orchestration made complex emotional landscapes accessible to popular audiences, earning him four Academy Awards and establishing a standard for film music that conductors and arrangers still reference today.
Why we love this
Mancini's instinct for a singable, emotionally direct melody translates beautifully to the concert band idiom without losing its cinematic power. Robert Longfield's arrangement respects the original's simplicity while giving second-year players genuine expressive work to do. Programming this alongside lighter fare gives your audience a moment of genuine theatrical beauty without requiring advanced technical facility from your musicians.
What to expect
A moment of stillness and tenderness in the middle of a concert. The piece unfolds like a slow, intimate conversation; there are no driving rhythms or technical fireworks, only the careful weaving of a melody that audiences recognize and musicians can invest in emotionally. Despite its modest grade level, the restraint and simplicity demand real musical maturity.
Who it's for
Directors building concert programs for second-year bands who want to include repertoire with genuine musical substance and clear emotional communication. This works equally well for community bands seeking accessible but meaningful material, or for students learning how a strong melody can carry an entire ensemble.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic line with subtle dynamic swells rather than abrupt accents; let the phrase breathe and resolve naturally into each new section.
- Balance the accompaniment voices so they support rather than compete with whoever carries the primary melody at any moment.
- Take the full duration indicated (2:35) without rushing; the piece's emotional weight depends on allowing space for reflection.
- Work the intonation of sustained chords in the accompaniment early and often; they form the harmonic foundation and any drift will undermine the piece's lyricism.
How to use it
Slot this into the middle or closing section of a concert where your audience needs to settle and listen. It pairs naturally with other romantic or introspective selections, or it can stand alone as an intermission bridge. The brevity means it fits easily into mixed-genre programs without disrupting pacing.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long tones with consistent intonation and support
- Phrasing across multiple bars without section breaks
- Balancing accompaniment texture while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Responding to a solo line with sensitive harmonic support
- Interpreting dynamic nuance in a ballad form