The Golden Age Of Broadway: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Richard Rodgers / By Oscar Hammerstein II / Arranged by John Moss
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00140885
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Showcasing the grand musicals created by Rodgers and Hammerstein, here is a marvelous setting of some of the best-known songs ever to hit the Broadway stage. Includes: "Bali Ha'i" (South Pacific), "Oklahoma" (Oklahoma), "Getting to Know You" (The King and I), "The Carousel Waltz" (Carousel), and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" (The Sound of Music). Relive this golden age of songwriting with this terrific arrangement. Dur: 6:00
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00140885
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About the Composer: Richard Rodgers
Richard Rodgers stands as one of the most prolific and successful composers in American musical theater. Over a career spanning five decades, his melodic gift and structural sophistication defined the modern Broadway musical, particularly through his partnership with lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. Their collaborations fundamentally shaped what audiences expected from the form: songs that advanced character and plot while remaining instantly memorable and singable.
Why we love this
John Moss has crafted an arrangement that respects the melodic integrity of these iconic songs while providing a full concert band texture that feels earned rather than inflated. The pacing across five distinctly contrasting pieces gives your band the chance to demonstrate range without requiring an exhausting rehearsal load, and the Grade 4 scoring means capable ensembles can achieve genuine polish rather than fighting overly complex voicings.
What to expect
Stepping into a Broadway palace during its greatest era. The arrangements open onto wide harmonic landscapes, with orchestration that honors both the intimacy of individual moments and the grandeur of full ensemble climaxes. There's nostalgia here, but it carries genuine warmth rather than mere sentimentality.
Who it's for
Any concert band program looking to program American musical theater without sacrificing sophistication or musical substance. Student musicians appreciate familiar material that showcases their growing technical abilities, and audiences respond enthusiastically to these songs.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lyrical lines against supporting harmonies; these melodies deserve to soar without the band drowning them out.
- Attend to the character shifts between pieces. "Bali Ha'i" requires a sultry, relaxed feel, while "Oklahoma" asks for bright, rooted confidence.
- Let the rhythm section carry the waltz in "The Carousel Waltz" rather than rushing it. Three beats per measure should feel inevitable, not mechanical.
- Shape each phrase toward its natural destination rather than treating every measure identically. Rodgers and Hammerstein built songs on purposeful musical momentum.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece concert selection rather than background filler. The six-minute duration allows it to anchor a program segment, and the tonal contrast between pieces makes it work well either as an opening set or as a bridge between heavier classical works and lighter novelty pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit melodic lines across multiple phrases without loss of direction
- Balancing ensemble voice independence while maintaining harmonic cohesion
- Adjusting vibrato and tone color to match contrasting musical moods
- Reading mixed meters and waltz time signatures with security
- Executing clean section transitions within a continuous six-minute work