Sadness and Sorrow (from Naruto) (arr. Michael Brown): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00439504
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As fans of Japanese "anime" will know, this popular ballad from the television series "Naruto" is filled with emotional depth and poignant beauty. Thanks in part to Taylor Davis' solo violin cover, this tune is now reaching a much wider audience. Featuring a flute solo on the melody in the beginning then later scored for the full band, here is a sensitive adaptation for younger players.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00439504
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Why we love this
Michael Brown has crafted an arrangement that respects the emotional core of this beloved theme while keeping the technical demands accessible. The flute feature at the beginning gives your section players a genuine solo moment, then the full band scoring allows everyone to feel the collective power of the melody. It's the kind of piece that reminds students why they joined band in the first place.
What to expect
This arrangement captures the contemplative, melancholic character of the original while offering moments of warmth as the band joins in. It's introspective without being maudlin, allowing players to connect with genuine emotion rather than theatrical sentimentality.
Who it's for
Grade 2 bands with developing tone control and a willingness to play with sensitivity. Your flute section should have solid fundamentals, as they carry the weight of the opening statement.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the flute soloist breathe naturally through the opening melody; this isn't a race. The beauty lives in the phrasing, not the tempo.
- Balance the inner voices carefully when the full band enters. The melody should sing above the harmonic foundation without drowning it out.
- Shape the dynamics gradually rather than jumping between them. This piece rewards subtle crescendos and diminuendos that follow the emotional arc.
How to use it
Pair this with lighter fare to create a balanced concert, or use it as an emotional centerpiece in a program that explores themes of reflection and growth. It works particularly well in winter concerts or as an interlude between more energetic selections.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained phrase singing across multiple measures
- Dynamic control and shaping within a narrow range
- Solo performance confidence (flute feature)
- Balancing melody against harmonic accompaniment
- Musical storytelling through tempo and expression