Theme from The A-Team: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Mike Post / By Pete Carpenter / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00167635
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Featured in the popular TV series from the '80s, and brought back for the 2010 motion picture, here is the iconic theme song in a hard-hitting arrangement by Paul Murtha. Sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Dur: 1:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00167635
More about this title
About the Composer: Mike Post
Mike Post is one of television's most prolific and recognizable composers, with a career spanning multiple decades and hundreds of hours of screen time. His work defines the sound of American television, from police procedurals to action series, and his melodies have become part of the cultural landscape that multiple generations grew up hearing.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures everything that made the original theme a cultural phenomenon while tailoring it perfectly for concert band forces. The Grade 3 setting keeps it accessible without sacrificing the driving energy and brass-forward punch that audiences instantly recognize and love.
What to expect
Propulsive and confident. The arrangement swaggers with that unmistakable 1980s action-television energy, full of bold brass gestures and a rock-solid backbeat that drives forward relentlessly. It's the sonic equivalent of walking into a room with purpose.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level looking for audience appeal without compromising musicality. This works equally well for school groups seeking approachable pop culture repertoire and community bands wanting to program something with immediate recognition value.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening statement. The theme's signature impact depends on tight unison articulation across the ensemble, especially in the first four bars.
- Balance the brass layers carefully during the main melody. The trumpet line sits above supporting brass voices that need to stay in the background without disappearing entirely.
- Push the tempo slightly in the final four bars to build momentum into the ending. The arrangement gains energy as it wraps up, and a subtle acceleration rewards your rehearsal work.
- Let the woodwinds breathe during their counter-melodic moments. They're not just filling texture; they're trading ideas with the brass, and clarity there elevates the whole sound.
How to use it
This sits perfectly as a standalone opener, immediately engaging audiences and setting a celebratory tone for the concert. It also pairs well in a film and television music set, giving you a bridge between classical film scoring and modern entertainment.
Skills your students will build
- Unison articulation and ensemble rhythmic cohesion
- Brass section balance and blend across multiple chord voices
- Sustained ensemble energy across a short, high-impact form
- Stylistically appropriate phrasing in popular music idioms