Selections from High School Musical 2: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00119605
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Picking up right where the popularity of the first "High School Musical" left off, the second movie offers more catchy tunes and energetic rhythms. Here is a solidly scored medley including "What Time Is It," "You Are the Music in Me," and "All for One." Dur: 4:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00119605
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About the Arranger: Robert Longfield
Robert Longfield has built a reputation as a versatile arranger for concert and wind band, with particular skill in making contemporary popular music accessible to student ensembles. His arrangements balance playability with musical authenticity, allowing young musicians to connect with repertoire they know and love while developing their technical foundation.
Why we love this
Longfield captures the infectious energy of these High School Musical numbers without overcomplicating the parts or making unrealistic demands on your section leaders. The medley structure lets you program a recognizable, crowd-pleasing set that feels substantial in four minutes, and Grade 2 scoring means your mid-level players get genuine solo moments rather than doubling behind stronger sections.
What to expect
Bright, spirited, and instantly recognizable. The melodies sit comfortably in the middle voices of the band, letting the ensemble play something that feels current and engaging rather than dusty or academic. There is genuine warmth in the harmonies beneath these tunes.
Who it's for
Bands working at Grade 2 and early Grade 3 who want to program contemporary material with broad appeal. This works especially well for concerts aimed at younger audiences or combined performances where your band shares the stage with choir or orchestra.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the articulation light and bouncy in 'What Time Is It' to preserve the pop sensibility. Resist the urge to play it too heavily, or the tune loses its character.
- Balance the melody and harmonic support in 'You Are the Music in Me' so that soloists can be heard without overplaying. This section rewards transparency.
- Emphasize rhythmic precision during transitions between movements. Clean section releases and crisp entrances make the medley feel polished rather than stitched together.
- Let the energy build naturally into 'All for One' rather than forcing intensity. Trust that the unison writing and rhythmic momentum will carry the finale.
How to use it
Consider programming this as a second-half opener to reset energy after a heavier classical piece, or as part of a pop medley that showcases your band's range. The four-minute duration makes it ideal for concert pacing without dominating a program section.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining consistent rhythmic drive across style changes
- Balancing ensemble sonority in homophonic textures
- Executing clean phrase articulation in contemporary idioms
- Responding to and executing musical energy cues from the conductor