This Land (from The Lion King) (arr. Robert Longfield): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Hans Zimmer / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Item: 35-PK00450274
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Along with the familiar songs by Elton John, the soundtrack music by Hans Zimmer played an integral role in setting the mood for Disney's "The Lion King". Here are powerful themes from the movie skillfully arranged for 2nd year players by Robert Longfield.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00450274
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About the Composer: Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer has composed over 150 film scores, earning recognition as one of the most influential film composers of the past three decades. His work spans blockbuster franchises, intimate dramas, and animated features, each demonstrating his gift for creating memorable themes that amplify emotional storytelling. Zimmer's approach to orchestration and harmonic language has shaped how contemporary audiences experience cinema.
Why we love this
Zimmer's African-inspired themes translate beautifully to the concert band medium without losing their cinematic sweep and emotional weight. The arrangement by Robert Longfield respects the orchestral sophistication of the original while giving second-year players genuine musical substance to sink their teeth into. Your band will feel the pride and majesty of these themes, and your audience will recognize the familiar magic of the film.
What to expect
Sweeping and majestic, with moments of quiet reverence and underlying strength. The music evokes vast African landscapes and the noble journey at the heart of the story, giving your band the chance to play with real grandeur and emotional maturity.
Who it's for
Second-year concert bands seeking to program something with immediate appeal and genuine artistic substance. Directors who want to build musicianship while connecting students to a score they likely know and love.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic lines across your sections; these themes deserve clarity and warmth, not a thick blend that obscures the beauty of the writing.
- Shape the phrases generously. Zimmer's themes breathe, so resist the urge to drive straight through without dynamic contour.
- Invest in clean articulation in the rhythmic accompaniment figures to maintain the propulsive energy the original film score carries.
- Use the recorded accompaniment as a guide for pacing and style, but trust your own interpretation of where the music wants to breathe.
How to use it
This works as a centerpiece for a family concert or an opening number that immediately captures audience attention. It also pairs well with other film or musical theater selections if you're building a thematic concert around soundtrack music.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing longer melodic lines with dynamic shape and direction
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across the ensemble
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated and complex figures
- Responding to expressive, lyrical conducting gestures
- Sustaining tone quality during extended passages