Thriller: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Rod Temperton / As performed by Michael Jackson / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00134389
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Arranged for very young bands, this arrangement of Michael Jackson's signature rock hit is easy to learn and sure to be a hit with all audiences. Dur: 2:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00134389
More about this title
About the Composer: Rod Temperton
Rod Temperton was the keyboardist and primary songwriter behind the Jacksons' biggest hits of the 1970s and 1980s, and later became one of Michael Jackson's most trusted collaborators. His work as a producer and arranger shaped some of the most iconic pop records ever made, earning him multiple Grammy Awards and a place in the American Music Hall of Fame.
Why we love this
Robert Longfield's arrangement captures the infectious energy of "Thriller" without overwhelming young players. The Grade 1.5 voicing keeps parts accessible across your section while the arrangement's structural clarity makes it easy for students to lock into the groove that makes this song so instantly recognizable.
What to expect
You're walking into a Halloween party where the DJ just dropped the track everyone has been waiting for. The opening builds curiosity, the rhythm section locks into a groove that makes you move, and then the melody arrives with unmistakable swagger. It's the kind of arrangement that reminds students why they picked up their instruments in the first place.
Who it's for
Young concert bands stepping into contemporary repertoire with accessible arrangements. This works for bands grades 1 to 3 looking to connect with students through music they already know and love.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the pulse early in rehearsal by having students tap along with the recorded accompaniment before adding their parts. The groove lives in the consistency of the rhythm section.
- Balance your brass against the reeds during the main theme so the iconic melody remains the focal point. Young players tend to overblow when excited, so work on dynamic control in sectionals.
- Let the arrangement breathe during the lighter sections. Resist the urge to push the tempo; the song's appeal comes from its pocket, not its pace.
- Highlight the articulation markings in wind parts. The staccato figures drive the energy forward and define the pop-rock character of the arrangement.
How to use it
Program this at a pops or fall concert where you want student engagement and audience recognition to spark genuine excitement. At 2:15, it's compact enough to pair with other short contemporary works or juxtapose with a classical opener for programming contrast.
Skills your students will build
- Locking into rock and pop grooves with consistent rhythmic precision
- Reading and executing staccato articulation within a syncopated context
- Balancing independent parts while maintaining overall ensemble blend
- Managing dynamic control in arranged popular music