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Salute to the Cinema: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Salute to the Cinema: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Salute to the Cinema: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Featuring: Hooray for Hollywood / Singin' in the Rain / Over the Rainbow / As Time Goes By / A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de Carnaval)

Arr. Carl Strommen

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-30813
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No other American art for is more revered globally. The rich history of film music is explored opening with "Hooray for Hollywood" and including "Singin' in the Rain," "Over the Rainbow," "As Time Goes By," and "A Day in the Life of a Fool" building to a dramatic conclusion. A salute indeed to the classic film music that continues to bring smiles to the faces of generations.

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Series: Pop Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 242
UPC: 038081343587
SKU: 00-30813

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About the Arranger: Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen's arrangements and original compositions have become staples across band, orchestral, jazz, and choral programs nationwide and internationally. His music appears regularly in concert halls, broadcast media, and film productions, and he maintains an active schedule as both a clinician and commissioned composer, earning the ASCAP Standard Writers Award annually for his substantial creative output.

Strommen studied at City College of New York and has remained connected to music education as an adjunct professor of orchestration and composition at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville, New York. He splits his time between Long Island and Colorado, where he maintains close ties with family.

Why we love this

Strommen crafts a concert band arrangement that respects the iconic melodies while providing genuine musicianship at a Grade 3 level, meaning your students engage with the material rather than simply playing through it. The arc from "Hooray for Hollywood" through the golden-age standards to a dramatic finish gives your band a complete narrative arc that audiences recognize and celebrate, making this program both entertaining and rewarding to rehearse.

What to expect

Golden-age Hollywood glamour translates into accessible wind band writing that feels both familiar and fresh. The progression through beloved standards creates a nostalgic warmth punctuated by moments of genuine orchestral drama, evoking the sophistication of classic cinema without demanding virtuosity from your ensemble.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits bands at the Grade 3 level who want to program recognizable, rewarding repertoire that engages both musicians and audiences. Directors seeking accessible concert material with genuine musical substance and guaranteed audience connection will find this collection especially valuable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melodic content between sections; these film standards live in their melodies, so ensure the lead voice projects clearly while supporting parts remain supportive.
  • Shape the transitions between selections to maintain momentum and avoid dead air, treating the medley as a single cohesive journey rather than five separate tunes.
  • Let the dramatic conclusion breathe; if the arrangement builds to a climactic moment, resist the urge to rush it.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece concert selection or opening number where you want immediate audience engagement and a celebratory tone. The Grade 3 accessibility makes it ideal for spring concerts or pops programs where you're balancing crowd-pleasers with legitimate musicianship.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing extended melodic lines across multiple measures
  • Balance and blend in a multi-section medley format
  • Dynamic control at the Grade 3 level
  • Rhythmic precision in popular song idioms
  • Sustained ensemble listening in arranged contexts

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