Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Steve Jablonsky / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00133694
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The Transformers are back and stronger than ever in this blockbuster movie. Steve Jablonsky has created another dynamic soundtrack and Michael Brown gives us an exciting version for the field or stands.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00133694
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About the Composer: Steve Jablonsky
Steve Jablonsky has become one of the most prolific composers in blockbuster film scoring, with a gift for creating themes that grip audiences immediately. His work across the Transformers franchise demonstrates a mastery of orchestral action writing that translates powerfully to ensemble settings, combining melodic clarity with propulsive rhythmic drive.
For music educators, Jablonsky's scores represent an opportunity to engage students with music they recognize and love while developing serious ensemble skills. His straightforward harmonic language and clear structural phrasing make his work accessible to intermediate ensembles without sacrificing sophistication.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures the relentless energy of the film's signature material while building in the accessibility that makes a grade 3-4 piece genuinely playable by most high school programs. The result sits at that sweet spot where students feel the excitement of the source material without spending all season on technical hurdles.
What to expect
High-octane and driving from the first note. The piece carries the cinematic weight of the original without slowing down for breath, building layers of sound that feel bigger than the page suggests. Expect your students to feel like they're pushing something powerful across the field.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the grade 3-4 level looking to program contemporary film music that resonates with their audience and students alike. This arrangement works best for programs confident in their ensemble's rhythmic chops and able to project the dynamic range the music demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a rock-solid tempo at the first rehearsal and return to it consistently. The momentum of this arrangement depends on rhythmic precision across all sections, particularly in the percussion line.
- Balance the brass theme so it cuts through clearly without overwhelming the ensemble's lighter voices. Jablonsky's themes work best when the melody lives front and center.
- Prepare your wind line for quick articulation changes, especially in passages where the original soundtrack emphasizes staccato hits. This stylistic clarity separates a good performance from one that truly captures the film's intensity.
How to use it
This works perfectly as a show opener or a centerpiece that connects with audiences who grew up with the Transformers films. Pair it strategically with contrasting material to give your program dynamic shape; the intensity here demands quiet moments elsewhere in your set.
Skills your students will build
- Quick articulation switching between legato and staccato passages
- Ensemble balance when layering thick brass textures
- Maintaining tempo consistency through driving rhythmic figures
- Dynamic control across a broad range from soft accompaniment to full ensemble fortissimo