Moon River by Henry Mancini/arr. Michael Brown

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Young Concert Band - Grade 3
Performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, Henry Mancini's iconic ballad has won numerous awards including the Oscar for Best Original Song and the Grammy for Record of the Year, and has been recorded 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 special moment on any concert.
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[@youcantkeeprunninginandout7240]

This was one of my favourite pieces we played in school except we had a girl do a vocal solo and she absolutely KILLED it, it was definitely the correct choice imo

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

I played the Vocal solo on my Accordion while singing it the other day cause they wanted to add Accordions to the mix

[@im_jiant4927]

Beautiful sax playing!

[@nicklh186]

Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style some day Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way Two drifters, off to see the world There's such a lot of world to see We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

German Version Für immer möcht' ich bei dir sein Für immer nur bei dir, allein Mit dir lachen, mit dir weinen Nur dich allein lieben und alles verzeih'n Für immer wär' mein Herz bei dir Für immer möcht' ich deins dafür Das Leben mit dir wär' so schön Mag auch viel gescheh'n Ich bleibe nur bei dir Für immer, bei dir Das Leben mit dir wär' so schön Mag auch viel gescheh'n Ich bleibe nur bei dir Für immer, bei dir

[@darlyhernandez1299]

Mancini would be very proud of this, job well done, Michael Brown

[@ashlythornton5166]

Since I am the only alto sax in the band I had a huge solo, and I had to stand up and play.

[@dedede5586]

this may be one of the best arrangements you guys have ever made. i love it so much

[@simeontheflute]

Terrific arrangement. Beautifully crafted to allow that gorgeous, timeless melody to shine. Great job.

[@Seong_Yuna_]

Beautiful. My school's band bought this piece and I can't wait to try it out

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

I got to sing & conduct this one because I'm super talented.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

You could even have the Vocal Soloist & Instrumental Soloists do the Solo part together for an interesting sound. It could even be sung in French & it's called Le jardin aux souvenirs

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

a version for combined Choir, Band, & Strings would be cool

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

French Translated Lyrics Au jardin de mes souvenirs J'ai vu l'amour fleurir un jour J'ai vu tes yeux noyés de bleu Verser dans mes rêves Tout l'or du bon Dieu Sur ton cœur j'ai penché mon cœur Et j'ai cueilli la fleur de mai La rose en mes mains s'est brisée Je l'ai vue pleurer des larmes de rosée Quand tu m'as quittée Au jardin de mes souvenirs Hier j'ai vu mourir l'amour Pourtant si demain tu voulais Mon rêve enchanté Pourrait recommencer Au soleil de mai

[@scarlettanais5429]

ugh I wish I could play alto sax like that. we have a trombone who was doing the solo but now two altos are playing instead. Playing this on Wednesday, what a pretty piece!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

You can also substitute the String Bass w/ Electric Bass

[@pasteljennaroblox8134]

We listened to this in band because we are playing it and the volume was all the way up so when they do the super loud crescendo I went deaf for a few seconds.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

German Version Für immer möcht' ich bei dir sein Für immer nur bei dir, allein Mit dir lachen, mit dir weinen Nur dich allein lieben und alles verzeih'n Für immer wär' mein Herz bei dir Für immer möcht' ich deins dafür Das Leben mit dir wär' so schön Mag auch viel gescheh'n Ich bleibe nur bei dir Für immer, bei dir Das Leben mit dir wär' so schön Mag auch viel gescheh'n Ich bleibe nur bei dir Für immer, bei dir

[@danocallaghan6875]

That's beautiful! Does anyone know how pull up the high school band arrangement of 'Mancini!' I can't locate it-

[@rclark1]

I like this Arrangement of moon River. Its also in the key I wanted as well. Can I ask, if this is a full Orchestration version, I am singing in February with a 30 to 50 piece orchestra. will this chart be enough.. can someone let me know. Rebecca Clark

[@mhepner1]

Rebecca, Everything you are hearing on this video is on that chart. So it will be all you need other than making sure if you get it, it is broken out for each inst. of the orchestra and not just the conductors score shown here. Great arrangement! And have a great gig!

[@rclark1]

***** Hi there Michael, Good to see you here. did you move from Las Vegas. I still have your number.. thank you for the Information here. I am still looking around though to make sure I have the right charts. and I think it is a 30 to 60 piece orchestra. this is all new to me, so I want to make the right choice before I spend the money. it will come in handy either way for future big band work. and trying to find the right charts with the right key is just as hard.. so will see ! keep in touch, Rebecca Clark.

[@mhepner1]

I understand. Still here in Vegas and enjoying it! The only way to make sure you get the right chart is to know which insts the orch will have and if they are shown in the chart on youtube. If it is a chart you can buy then they can tell you. It won't be 30 to 60 insts. Obviously it could be the same part for 1st violins and a diff part for violas etc. Call if you have questions. 702-420-5075. All the best!

[@rclark1]

***** Thanks for the information Michael, I will be calling you soon :-) what is your email again! thanks sweetie, Rebecca

[@mhepner1]

Anytime. [e-mail] and website is www.hepnermusic.com

[@simonidebraconi4776]

Bellissimo, potrei avere il pdf della partitura e delle parti.?

[@itzhiraethz]

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[@HelloooThere]

nice midi recording

[@zs0005]

it’s a real band 😩

[@HelloooThere]

@@zs0005 doubt it but thx

[@zs0005]

@@HelloooThere it is lmao no midi band would sound like this and if so, where can i find it 😂

[@HelloooThere]

@@zs0005 have you listened to other score recordings?

[@zs0005]

@@HelloooThere if you’re talking about the most recent ones, yes i have and THOSE are midi bands because of covid, this video is from 7 years ago, they have their own band that plays their scores

[@cjshardcorepunkmusicvault8474]

God I fricking hate Alto sax pieces. Nails on a chalk board. Yours sincerely, The Brass Section!!!!

[@kissesfromrin]

i’m in the brass section. i’m a french horn and they gave me this solo 😭😭

[@mmortimus]

Im part of the horn section. We dont claim this person

[@mmortimus]

@@kissesfromrini would kill to have this 😭