Band

With an unmistakable and distinct style, the music of Danny Elfman is found in many classic offbeat and spooky movies. Featuring themes from Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Spider-Man, Beetlejuice, and Tales from the Crypt, here's a terrific arrangement that is sure to be a hit with your audience.

Another film classic has produced some wonderful music for band - Randy Newman's musical touch gave this Disney film a delightful, lighthearted feel. John Moss cleverly adapts some of the film's best moments with this medley for band that includes The Time of Your Life, The Flik Machine, and Bug's Life Suite.

Discovery Series - Grade 1.5 Probably every student was thrilled and inspired by this Tom Hanks film and will love to play the music. Johnnie Vinson's arrangement is carefully designed for second and third year players.

Concert Band - Grade 3 James Horner's magnificent score plays a key role in the drama of this blockbuster movie. John Moss' medley for band opens with the plaintive solo trumpet theme, and includes several of the film's memorable and inspiring themes.

Georges Bizet's famous opera features some of the best-known themes in all of classical music. This adaptation includes the stately Habenera, brief solos for flute and trumpet on the beautiful Flower Song, and an exciting closing on Toreador Song. Young bands are sure to enjoy the Spanish flare of this excellent arrangement.

One of the most recognizable and often-quoted symphonic passages in modern times is from this grand work for chorus and orchestra by Carl Orff. Combining elements from Movements I and II, Jay Bocook vividly captures the intense spirit of the original in this concise and impressive work for band. Dur: 4:30 (Includes full performance CD)

Already on the fast track to fame and popularity, Cars is the latest Disney/Pixar animation blockbuster and features a driving score by Randy Newman, plus the popular hits Life Is a Highway, Real Gone, and Route 66.

From the blockbuster movie, here is an easy arrangement of the show's most popular songs. Includes: And All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Roxie.