Smallfoot: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Perfection / Wonderful Life / Moment of Truth
Words and music by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 2.5 (Easy to Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007649
$67.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Smallfoot: Score | $10.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Smallfoot: Electric Bass | $3.00 |
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Description
This delightful through-played medley from the Warner Bros. Pictures 2018 animated film includes Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick's "Perfection," "Wonderful Life," and "Moment of Truth." The upbeat tunes will be well received by students and audiences alike. Suitable for any concert but, with its hopeful message, particularly for recruiting and spring events. (4:15)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
252
SKU:
00-PK-0007649
More about this title
About the Composer: Wayne Kirkpatrick
Wayne Kirkpatrick is a Nashville-based songwriter and composer with a track record of crafting memorable melodies for film and television. His work spans animated features, live-action films, and broadcast media, where he consistently demonstrates an ear for accessible, emotionally resonant material that connects with broad audiences.
Why we love this
Michael Story's arrangement strikes that rare balance between genuine musicality and student-friendly scoring. The medley format keeps energy high without exhausting your ensemble, and the three distinct songs give students multiple contexts to explore phrasing, dynamics, and ensemble blend within a single piece.
What to expect
Bright and purposeful without being saccharine. The three songs carry an underlying optimism that feels earned rather than imposed, with solid harmonic foundations and straightforward melodic writing that lets your students focus on ensemble sound rather than decoding complex parts.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 to Grade 2.5 level looking for accessible pop material that engages both performers and audiences. This works equally well for school concerts, community bands, or programs aimed at drawing new listeners into band performances.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo conversational in 'Perfection' so the melody sits naturally in the upper voices; rushing this opening will undermine the warmth of the arrangement.
- Shape the transitions between songs clearly through slight tempo adjustments and deliberate dynamic resets, giving your band clear landmarks as you move through the medley.
- Bring out the countermelodies and inner voices in 'Wonderful Life' to showcase the thickness of the orchestration and maintain listener interest through the middle section.
- Balance the full-band unison moments in 'Moment of Truth' so no single section overwhelms; this is where rhythmic precision and dynamic control really demonstrate what your ensemble can do.
How to use it
Program this as a recruiting concert centerpiece or spring concert highlight where you want to showcase your band's musicality to families and potential new members. The film connection and feel-good messaging make it ideal for ceremonies, festivals, or mixed-genre concerts where you need a piece that bridges classical and contemporary sensibilities.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining phrase direction across key changes
- Balance and blend in thick harmonic textures
- Tempo management and ensemble cohesion through transitions
- Shaping melodic content with appropriate dynamic contrast