The Incredibles (arr. Stephen Bulla): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Giacchino / Arranged by Stephen Bulla
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00477280
$55.00
Pickup currently not available
Buy Extra Parts (Digital PDF Download)
Parts Added to Cart!
Description
Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the latest Pixar hit movie, here is a high-energy and entertaining chart that captures the essense of the soundtrack.
The Incredibles (arr. Stephen Bulla): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00477280
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino has become one of the most prolific and distinctive voices in film and television scoring. His work spans animated features, live-action blockbusters, and prestige television, consistently demonstrating an ability to marry emotional depth with infectious energy. His compositions for Pixar films showcase a mastery of orchestration and an instinctive grasp of how music can elevate storytelling across multiple genres.
Why we love this
Stephen Bulla's arrangement captures the infectious groove and retro cool of Giacchino's score without losing the cinematic flair that made it iconic. The chart balances accessibility with genuine sophistication, giving your ensemble a chance to play something current and culturally relevant while staying firmly in Grade 4 territory. Your students will recognize the material instantly, which means they'll invest in the performance from the first rehearsal.
What to expect
High-octane and playful, like watching a spy thriller filmed in bright color. The arrangement swings with swagger while maintaining the sophisticated orchestration that gives the original its memorable character. Expect your audience to light up the moment the first notes hit.
Who it's for
Directors seeking a contemporary film-based selection that connects with students without sacrificing musical substance. This works equally well for ensembles building their first jazz program or established groups wanting to expand their repertoire with something engaging and accessible.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the horn section during the main theme; these rhythms define the 1960s spy-fi vibe that makes the arrangement distinctive.
- Let the rhythm section lock in the groove early and often. This chart thrives when the drums and bass create a stable pocket for the horns to play against.
- The sax section carries melodic responsibility in several passages. Make sure intonation is locked so those lines sit clearly on top of the ensemble texture.
- Treat the dynamic contrasts as part of the storytelling. The arrangement ebbs and flows between full-ensemble moments and sectional features; respect those shifts in intensity.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a film music or contemporary jazz concert. It pairs naturally with other big-band or Pixar-inspired selections and works as an ideal opener or closer for a set focused on recognizable, crowd-pleasing material. The Grade 4 level also makes it a strong choice for mixed ability ensembles wanting one standout feature.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythmic figures in jazz context
- Ensemble swing feel and articulation conventions for jazz idiom
- Balancing melody and accompaniment texture in big-band writing
- Responding to dynamic and intensity shifts within a single arrangement
- Sectional independence while maintaining ensemble cohesion