The Imperial Suite (from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00374485
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The Star Wars saga continues with "Rogue One", and Michael Giacchino's powerful score adds to the excitement. "The Imperial Suite" showcases some of the film's most dramatic moments.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00374485
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About the Arranger: Paul Murtha
Paul Murtha has spent decades arranging film and television scores for concert and marching ensembles, earning recognition for his ability to capture the orchestral intent of major motion picture soundtracks. His work is standard repertoire in high school and college bands across the country, known for striking the right balance between musical sophistication and performer accessibility.
Why we love this
Murtha captures the imperial menace and dramatic sweep of Giacchino's score without overcomplicating the instrumentation or pacing that makes marching band tick. The arrangement rewards strong brass sections and confident percussion while remaining playable for Grade 3-4 ensembles, making it a legitimate concert piece rather than a watered-down novelty.
What to expect
Ominous and propulsive, moving with the mechanical precision of an imperial force. The arrangement has weight and drama without resorting to heavy-handed bombast, allowing the score's cinematic storytelling to come through in a concert setting.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3-4 level looking to program contemporary concert music with immediate appeal and clear thematic content. Directors seeking a piece that bridges summer marching season and concert season repertoire will find this particularly useful for fall competitions or indoor prelims.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the low brass foundation carefully in the dramatic sections. The imperial theme relies on your tubas and baritones to anchor the harmonic weight without drowning out the melodic line.
- Shape the dynamic arcs as cinematic moments rather than static forte passages. Giacchino's score breathes with tension and release, so listen for those curves and let them guide your phrasing.
- Drill the rhythmic precision in the percussion and snare line independently. The menacing quality depends on locked articulation across the ensemble.
- Attend to the woodwind doublings of the main theme. Those voicings carry the emotional core, so clarity and blend matter as much as volume.
How to use it
Pair this with another contemporary film score or open a pops concert with a statement piece that connects with audiences across age groups. The familiar melody and clear dramatic arc also make it effective as a closer to a marching season warm-up concert, bridging to indoor season repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing longer melodic lines across multiple measures and sections
- Balance and blend within layered brass writing
- Rhythmic precision and ensemble lock in syncopated figures
- Musical storytelling through dynamic shape and articulation choices
- Reading and executing contemporary film score arrangements at Grade 3-4 level