Henry Mancini

Henri Mancini was a master at composing memorable melodies ? impressively demonstrated by his numerous and unforgettable film scores and jazz tunes. Johnnie Vinson has now cleverly arranged Baby Elephant Walk, written by Mancini for the film Hatari in 1962, in what is sure to become an audience favourite.

Winning Grammy and Emmy awards for Henry Mancini this timeless TV theme has come to epitomize ?spy? music. This unique arrangement for concert band features an optional solo section where any number of players canimprovise over the simple chord structure or play the sample written solos that are provided.

Concert Medley-Henry Mancini's forty-year career in the film music industry produced a wealth of musical icons. John Moss has arranged a terrific musical montage in memory of the man who has inspired so many composers and arrangers who have followed him.

Featuring jazz influenced harmonies and tuneful melodies the music of Henry Mancini appeals to all generations. This outstanding medley for young players includes the timeless favorites The Pink Panther Baby Elephant Walk The Sweetheart Tree and Peter Gunn.

From the classic movie The Great Race starring Tony Curtis Jack Lemmon and Natalie Wood here is a Mancini gem featured in the memorable and climactic pie fight scene.This entertaining arrangement can be used to feature the entire clarinet section just a few players or even a soloist. Optional section parts are also included.

Concert Band - Grade 3 From the epic comedy/adventure movie The Great Race Henry Mancini captured the essence of the film's tongue-in-cheek slap-stick style with this terrific razzmatazz march. Including short segments of musical Americana this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! (2:15)

Written in an invigorating 6/8 style Henry Mancini's famous movie march will add a spark of life to any concert. Every section of the band gets a chance to shine in this toe-tapper that's sure to become an audience favorite.

For Vocal Solo or opt. Instrumental Solo with Band-Performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffanys Henry Mancinis iconic ballad has won numerous awards including the Oscar for Best Original Song and the Grammy for Record of the Year and has beenrecorded by countless artists over the years. Arranged as a flexible solo vehicle for vocalist or instrumentalist (flute oboe clarinet alto sax trumpet or F horn) this finely crafted setting will certainly add a specialmoment on any concert.

This 1965 comedy classic from director Blake Edwards featured an all-star cast an outlandish story and terrific music by Henry Mancini. This entertaining medley will be a crowd-pleaser even for those who haven't seen the movie. Includes: 'Overture'; 'He Shouldn't-a Hadn't-a Oughtn't-a Swang On Me'; 'They're Off!'; 'Push the Button Max'; 'The Sweetheart Tree'; 'Royal Waltz'; and 'The Great Race March'.