Selections from Beauty and the Beast: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Alan Menken / As performed by Howard Ashman / Arranged by Paul Lavender
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00377357
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Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00377357
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About the Artist: Alan Menken
Alan Menken stands as one of the most successful composers in contemporary film music, with a catalog that spans animated features, live-action musicals, and theatrical works. His collaborations with lyricist Howard Ashman produced some of the most enduring melodies in popular culture, songs that have become standards in music education and family entertainment. Menken's gift lies in crafting memorable, singable melodies that work equally well in concert settings as they do on screen, making his arrangements natural fits for school and community bands.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the sweeping romanticism of Menken's score while respecting the Grade 2 ensemble's capabilities. The familiar melodies engage audiences instantly, giving your band immediate musical satisfaction while the orchestration provides enough color and harmonic interest to keep musicians genuinely engaged rather than coasting through a simplified version.
What to expect
These selections radiate warmth and gentle grandeur. There's an unmistakable sense of wonder in the orchestration, a quality that invites the listener into a storybook world while allowing the band to play with genuine musical substance rather than novelty appeal.
Who it's for
Directors programming family concerts, school assemblies, or end-of-year performances will find immediate audience connection here. This works equally well for ensembles seeking accessible yet musically satisfying material that builds ensemble cohesion without overwhelming developing musicians.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between trumpet and saxophone sections; neither should overwhelm, and they should phrase together as if singing a duet rather than competing
- Shape the dynamic arc across the 2:30 duration so the piece feels like a complete emotional journey, not just a collection of themes strung together
- Breathe with your ensemble on the longer melodic lines, even if the composer hasn't marked specific breath marks; this teaches phrasing as a collective act
How to use it
Open a family concert with this to establish audience goodwill and attention, or use it as a bridge piece between contrasting selections. Many directors program it alongside other film or musical theater works to create a themed concert that celebrates popular music's storytelling power.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining melodic lines with consistent breath control
- Balancing solo and accompanying voices within a section
- Shaping longer phrases with purposeful dynamic movement
- Reading simple rhythmic figures in varying contexts
- Ensemble blend when doubling melody across instruments