Salute to Television: Concert Band Conductor Score

This medley captures seven instantly recognizable TV themes in a single, compact score that requires no special effects to land with your audience. Strommen's arranging keeps each theme intact and memorable while building momentum through the medley structure, so students hear themselves playing famous music right away. At Grade 3, the writing sits comfortably within reach for developing bands while maintaining enough musical substance to hold an audience's attention.

A nostalgic joyride through American television history. The medley moves briskly between themes, mixing sophisticated underscore moments with pure comedy, creating a concert experience that feels accessible and fun without sacrificing musicality.

Band directors programming light concerts, pops nights, or community performances where familiar melodies draw crowds. This works equally well as an audience opener or a finisher that leaves students and listeners smiling.

• Bring out the character of each theme by adjusting balance and articulation slightly between sections; Masterpiece Theater calls for refinement while The Flintstones thrives on a lighter, almost playful touch.
• Lock tempos between transitions to avoid dragging during medley shifts. A steady conductor pulse through the linking passages keeps the energy moving forward.
• Balance the melody line across your sections so the themes sing clearly. This arrangement depends on the audience recognizing each tune immediately.

Place this early in a pops concert or family night program to establish an upbeat tone and win the audience immediately. It also serves as a palate cleanser between more serious concert works, giving your band a chance to show they can execute stylistically distinct material.

• Balancing melody and accompaniment across changing textures and instrumental combinations
• Transitioning smoothly between distinct thematic material while maintaining ensemble cohesion
• Stylistic flexibility (moving between underscored sophistication and comedic lightness)
• Sustaining energy and focus across a multi-section form without losing musical intent