Salute to the Cinema: Score
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-PR-0004043
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
242
SKU:
00-PR-0004043
More about this title
About the Arranger: Carl Strommen
Carl Strommen has established himself as a prolific voice across band, orchestra, jazz, and vocal music, earning consistent recognition both domestically and internationally. His work appears regularly on concert stages, in broadcast media, and in film, and he receives annual ASCAP Standard Writers Awards for the breadth and quality of his catalog. Strommen holds a degree from the City College of New York and teaches orchestration and composition as an adjunct professor at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.
Why we love this
Strommen's arrangements of these beloved standards strike a careful balance between accessibility and musical substance. The Grade 3 difficulty level means your band can deliver polished, confident performances of instantly recognizable material without requiring advanced technical demands, making this ideal for mid-level ensembles seeking crowd-pleasing repertoire with genuine musical depth.
What to expect
Nostalgia and elegance blend seamlessly as the band moves through decades of cinema's greatest moments. The writing captures the glamour and storytelling magic of classic Hollywood, creating an experience that engages both musicians and audience in a shared appreciation of film music's enduring power.
Who it's for
This concert band arrangement serves directors programming for family-friendly or community concerts where instant recognition and musical appeal matter equally. It works well for bands at the Grade 3 level who want to demonstrate musical maturity through interpretive playing rather than technical virtuosity.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass on familiar melodies so they support rather than overshadow the line; these tunes are already in the audience's ear, so clarity of phrasing matters more than volume.
- Shape the transitions between movements deliberately. This arrangement builds across multiple classic themes, so use tempo and dynamic contrast to signal arrival at each new section.
- Let the ensemble breathe at natural phrase endings, especially in the opening "Hooray for Hollywood" section. Strommen's orchestration invites lyrical playing, not mechanical precision.
How to use it
Program this as a first-half closer or opening centerpiece at a pops concert, community performance, or school concert night. The collection of familiar titles creates a natural bridge between classical and contemporary programming and gives audiences an evening built on music they genuinely love.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and expression in familiar melodic material
- Sectional balance and blend within a multi-movement arrangement
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion across stylistically varied themes