Waiting On A Miracle (from Encanto) (arr. Paul Murtha): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Lin-Manuel Miranda / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00779937
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Featuring a beautifully flowing melody (notated in 3/4) and a variety of scoring textures, here is one of the signature songs from "Encanto" arranged for young bands.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00779937
More about this title
About the Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda has reshaped musical theater for a generation with works that blend contemporary rhythms, layered orchestration, and storytelling that reaches across demographics. His work on Disney's "Encanto" demonstrates his gift for writing songs that function equally well as intimate character moments and as full ensemble celebrations, making his material naturally appealing to young musicians.
Miranda's arrangements and compositions prioritize accessibility without sacrificing musical substance. For band directors, this means his songs translate effectively to ensemble settings at multiple ability levels while retaining the emotional core that made them compelling in their original context.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures the song's warmth and forward motion while respecting what makes it work: a melody that sits naturally for young voices and instruments, textural variety that keeps players engaged, and harmonic language that feels contemporary without overwhelming developing musicianship. Bands at this level rarely get film material this singable and this musically satisfying in the same package.
What to expect
The arrangement carries the optimism and gentle resilience of the original song. The 3/4 meter gives it a lilting, almost waltz-like quality that feels both reflective and hopeful, with instrumental colors shifting to highlight different melodic phrases. It's warm enough to feel approachable and skillfully orchestrated enough to satisfy your best players.
Who it's for
Grade 2 bands ready to move beyond simplified Disney transcriptions into arrangements with real musical sophistication. This works for bands of any instrumentation, from smaller programs to full concert ensembles, since the part writing allows flexible scoring.
How to get the most out of it
- Maintain the gentle lilt of the 3/4 meter by thinking in full measures rather than counting individual beats; the melody should float forward without sounding mechanical.
- Balance the various instrumental colors as the arrangement introduces different doublings and voicings; the texture shifts are intentional and should remain transparent rather than muddy.
- Shape phrases with the dynamic arc of the melody, allowing the band to breathe at the same points a singer would, even where there are no printed breath marks.
How to use it
This fits naturally into a concert celebrating film and musical theater, or into a program that emphasizes contemporary composition. It also works as a lighter moment between heavier classical selections, and the familiarity of the tune makes it an excellent choice for community engagement or family concert contexts.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyricism in 3/4 meter without dragging or rushing
- Following harmonic movement through changing instrumental textures
- Reading parts that require awareness of doublings and layering
- Balancing dynamic nuance across an ensemble arrangement