The Bare Necessities: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Terry Gilkyson / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00338727
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Description
First heard in the original Jungle Book movie from 1967, this familiar tune is featured again in the blockbuster 2016 version. In this clever arrangement for band, Paul Murtha uses a peppy 2-beat style and starts out with the trombones on the melody. Every section of the band gets into the act, however, including a solo or soli for tuba, and a brief slower section for a Dixieland combo leading to the rousing finish. A guaranteed highlight on any concert. Dur: 3:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00338727
More about this title
About the Artist: Terry Gilkyson
Terry Gilkyson was an American songwriter and composer who contributed significantly to film and television music during the mid-20th century. He co-wrote "The Bare Necessities" with Richard M. Sherman for Walt Disney's 1967 animated adaptation of The Jungle Book, creating one of the most enduring melodies in popular music.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's orchestration makes this perennial favorite genuinely fun to conduct and perform. The arrangement gives every section meaningful musical moments rather than relegating students to accompaniment roles, and the structural variety keeps both audience and ensemble engaged throughout its three minutes.
What to expect
Carefree and unpretentious, this setting captures the whimsy of the original while maintaining the sophistication of a concert band voicing. You'll hear warmth in the brass writing and playfulness throughout, punctuated by that brief reflective moment before the celebratory close.
Who it's for
This arrangement works wonderfully for Grade 3 bands looking to program something audiences recognize immediately while still challenging students across all sections. It's equally at home on a spring concert or a casual community band performance where you want genuine connection with listeners.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the trombone section own the opening melody with a relaxed, swinging 2-beat feel; this establishes the laid-back character before the energy builds.
- Balance the tuba solo carefully in the texture so it lands as a comedic highlight rather than struggling against the full sound.
- Shape the Dixieland section as a genuine stylistic shift; cue the combo ensemble clearly and allow that passage to breathe with its own rhythmic independence before the final push.
How to use it
Pair this with other lighthearted fare to build a concert section that contrasts with serious repertoire, or slot it late in a program when you want to leave audiences smiling. The familiarity of the tune also makes it an excellent choice for community events or family concert contexts where accessibility matters.
Skills your students will build
- Executing articulation changes across sections in swing and jazz idioms
- Balancing melodic and accompaniment roles across the full ensemble
- Adjusting tone and phrasing for stylistic contrast between 2-beat swing and Dixieland sections
- Reading and responding to cues in a multi-sectional arrangement