The LEGO® Ninjago® Movie™: Selections from the Motion Picture Soundtrack: 2nd Percussion

Energetic and playful, with the propulsive drive of modern film scoring. The orchestration alternates between crisp, punctuating accompaniment and soaring melodic moments, capturing the heroic yet lighthearted tone of the source material. Students will feel like they're part of something larger than a typical concert band piece.

Concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want contemporary, recognizable material that keeps every player engaged. This arrangement works for groups looking to program film music or pop selections without sacrificing musicianship or accessibility.

• Balance the passing melodies between woodwinds and brass so each section sounds confident when featured rather than subordinate. Grade 2 students often pull back when they're not carrying the primary line.
• Lock in the rhythmic precision of the accompaniment figures early. The pop idiom depends on a tight, steady pulse underneath the soloistic moments.
• Use the recorded accompaniment (available separately) to establish tempo and feel before sectional rehearsals, so students internalize the groove before tackling their own parts.
• Shape the transitions between songs deliberately. Slight tempo adjustments or breath points will clarify the shift from one piece to the next and help the audience follow the medley's arc.

Open a concert with this medley to set an upbeat tone and immediately engage an audience familiar with the film. Its Grade 2 accessibility also makes it an excellent choice for showcase events or pops concerts where you want a polished, crowd-pleasing opener that still feels substantial.

• Trading and passing melodies between sections (awareness of who carries the primary line)
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in pop-idiom accompaniment patterns
• Balancing soloistic moments with ensemble texture
• Following conductor cues through multiple tempo and key areas
• Sight-reading contemporary pop arrangements with modern harmonic language