Flight to Neverland
John Williams (trans. Paul Lavender)
Subtitle: From Hook
General Info
Year: 1991 / 2016
Duration: c. 4:35
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts – In process
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II-III (III doubling Piccolo)
Oboe I-II-III (III doubling English Horn)
Bassoon I-II-III (III doubling Contrabassoon)
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Piano/Celeste
Harp
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bell Tree
- Chimes
- Glockenspiel
- Gran Cassa
- Marimba
- Piatti
- Sizzle Cymbal
- Suspended Cymbal
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Flight to Neverland (1991) is the highlight of music from Steven Spielberg’s film Hook. It overflows with fairy tale magic, pirate adventures, an undeniable sense of freedom in flight, and childhood wonder. As Spielberg reunites us with the timeless characters of Peter Pan, Wendy, and Captain Hook, Williams captivates us with his expertly crafted and Oscar-nominated score. The composer cleverly crafts the entire main theme around the interval of a minor third, the first interval children are able to identify and sing. He offers the following words on the piece:
For countless centuries mankind has dreamed of flying, which is why I think it could be argued that the greatest achievement of the twentieth century may have been the accomplishment of flight itself. Our fascination with flying and the freedom we associate with it may also be one of the principal reasons why the story of James Barrie’s play has been retold in every imaginable medium. My favorite moment has always been when Peter Pan and Tinkerbell rise above the rooftops of London and fly off to Neverland. In writing the music for Steven Spielberg’s film version of the story, which he called Hook, I tried to create a clear singing melody that might combine some of the wonder of childhood with the energy and “lift” required for this famous flight.
- Program Note from University of North Texas Wind Ensemble concert program, 1 December 2016
Hook is a 1991 American fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by James V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo. It stars Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Robin Williams as Peter Banning/Peter Pan, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, Bob Hoskins as Smee, and Maggie Smith as Wendy. It acts as a sequel to J. M. Barrie's 1911 novel Peter and Wendy focusing on an adult Peter Pan who has forgotten all about his childhood. In his new life, he is known as Peter Banning, a successful but unimaginative corporate lawyer with a wife (Wendy's granddaughter) and two children. However, when Hook, the old enemy of his past, kidnaps his children, he returns to Neverland in order to save them. Along the journey he reclaims his youthful spirit that unlocks the memory to his past.
- Program Note from Wikipedia
Media
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State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- Dallas (Tx.) Winds (Jerry Junkin, conductor) – 8 February 2024 (2024 TMEA Conference, San Antonio)
- University of Memphis Wind Ensemble (Albert Nguyen, conductor) - 29 September 2023
- Triangle Wind Ensemble (Cary, N.C.) (Evan Feldman, conductor) - 28 May 2023
- University of Texas (Austin) Wind Ensemble (Jerry Junkin, conductor) – 30 March 2022
- United States Marine Band (Washington, D.C.) (Ryan J. Nowlin, conductor) - 3 June 2021
- Dallas (Tex.) Winds (Jerry Junkin, conductor) – 27 March 2018
- Lone Star Wind Orchestra (Dallas, Tex.) (Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor) – 28 January 2018
- University of North Texas (Denton) Wind Ensemble (Nicholas E. Williams, conductor) - 1 December 2016
- United States Marine Band (Washington, D.C.) (Ryan J. Nowlin, conductor) – 31 January 2016 *Premiere Transcription Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Great Movie Adventures (arr. Sweeney) (Flex instrumentation) (2006)
- Highlights from "Jurassic Park" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (1993)
- Music from "Home Alone" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (1992/2022)
- Raiders March (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Lavender) (1981/2017)
- Selections from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (2016)
- Selections from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Murtha) (2017)
- Selections from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (2019)
All Wind Works
- The Adventures of Han (arr. Lavender) (2018)
- The Adventures of Mutt (arr. Lavender) (2008)
- Adventures on Earth (tr. Lavender) (1982/2007)
- America ... The Dream Goes On (arr. Higgins and Lavender) (1982/1985/1989)
- American Journey (arr. Lavender) (1999/2012)
- The Asteroid Field (tr. Lavender and Nowlin) (1980/)
- At the Movies with John Williams (arr. Justin Williams) (2016)
- Call of the Champions (arr. Moss) (2002)
- Cantina Band (arr. Kalver) (1977/2014)
- Catch Me If You Can (arr. Bocook) (2011)
- Chillers and Thrillers (arr. Moss) (2006)
- The Complete Harry Potter (arr. Brubaker) (2013)
- Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra (arr. Lavender) (1988/2016)
- Coronation March from "Star Wars" (arr. Burden) (1977/1978)
- The Cowboys (arr. Curnow) (1972)
- The Cowboys (Grade III) (arr. Bocook) (1972)
- The Cowboys (Grade V) (arr. Bocook) (1972/2007)
- Dance of the Witches (arr. Lavender) (1987)
- Dartmoor, 1912 (arr. Bocook) (2011)
- Duel of the Fates (arr. Story) (1999)
- E.T. (arr. Van Grevenbroek) (1982/)
- The Empire Strikes Back (tr. Bullock) (1980)
- Escapades (arr. Bulla) (2002/2012)
- Excerpts from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (arr. Bulla) (1978/2009)
- Excerpts from "Far and Away" (arr. Lavender) (1992/1996)
- Fanfare for Fenway (2012)
- Fanfare from E.T. The Extraterrestrial (arr. Lavender) (1982)
- Fawkes the Phoenix (arr. Smith and Story) (2002/2003)
- Flight to Neverland (arr. Lavender) (1991/2016)
- Flying Theme (tr. Lavender) (1982)
- For New York (arr. Lavender) (1988/)
- For the President's Own (2013) (arr. Lavender)
- Great Movie Adventures (arr. Sweeney) (Flex instrumentation) (2006)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (arr. Smith) (2001/2003)
- Harry Potter Symphonic Suite (arr. Smith) (2001)
- Harry's Wondrous World (arr. Brubaker) (2003)
- Harry's Wondrous World (arr. Lavender) (2006)
- Helena's Theme (tr. Lavender) (2022)
- Highlights from "Harry Potter" (arr. Story) (2001)
- Highlights from "Hook" (arr. Bernaerts) (1991/2005)
- Highlights from "Hook" (arr. Heide) (1995)
- Highlights from "Jurassic Park" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (1993)
- Highlights from "Return of the Jedi" (arr. Jennings; orch. Lavender) (1983)
- Hogwarts Forever (2001)
- Home Alone 2, Lost in New York (arr. Lavender)
- A Home Alone Christmas (arr. Lavender) (1990/2006)
- Hooray for Hollywood (as arranger; tr. Bocook)
- A Hymn to New England (arr. Lavender)
- Hymn to the Fallen (arr. Lavender) (1998/1999)
- Hymn to the Fallen (arr. Sweeney) (1998/2000)
- The Imperial March (tr. Bulla) (1980/2008)
- Indiana Jones Selection (arr. Heide) (1981/2007)
- Jaws (arr. Steven Walker) (1975/2004)
- Jedi Steps and Finale. See: Suite from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
- John Williams: Evening at Pops (arr. Higgins) (1987)
- John Williams: A Fantasy of Flight (arr. Smith) (2002)
- John Williams: Four Symphonic Themes (arr. Lavender) (2000)
- John Williams in Concert (arr. Lavender) (1992)
- John Williams: The Symphonic Marches (arr. Higgins; orch. Lavender) (1984)
- John Williams: Symphonic Soundtracks (arr. Moss) (2001)
- John Williams Swings (arr. Bocook) (2011)
- Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights (arr. Lavender) (1993)
- Liberty Fanfare (arr. Curnow) (1986/2002)
- Liberty Fanfare (arr. Bocook) (1986/2010)
- Liberty Fanfare (arr. Kitano) (1986/)
- Liberty Fanfare (arr. Lavender) (1986/)
- Lincoln (arr. Bocook) (2013)
- The March from "1941" (arr. Lavender)
- March of the Resistance. See: Suite from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
- Men of the Yorktown (arr. Lavender)
- Midway March (arr. Lavender) (1976/2010)
- Midway March (arr Curnow) (1976/1990)
- Midway March (arr. Moss) (1976/1994)
- The Mission Theme (arr. Lavender) (1987)
- Music for Brass (2014)
- Music from "Home Alone" Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (1992/2022)
- Music from "Lincoln" (tr. Lavender) (2013)
- Music from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (arr. Sweeney) (1977/2016)
- Olympic Fanfare and Theme (arr. Curnow) (1984)
- The Olympic Spirit (1988)
- The Olympic Spirit (tr. Bocook) (1988/1996)
- The Olympic Spirit (tr. Rose) (1988)
- The Olympic Spirit (arr. Curnow) (1988)
- Olympics: A Centennial Celebration (arr. Moss) (1996)
- Out to Sea and the Shark Cage Fugue (arr. Bocook) (1975/2011)
- Out of This World (arr. Bocook) (1999)
- Parade of the Slave Children (arr. Walker) (1984/1997/2002)
- The Patriot (arr. Lavender) (2000/2015)
- The Patriot (arr. Moss) (2000/2001)
- A Prayer for Peace (arr. Moss) (2006)
- Princess Leia's Theme (tr. Lavender and Nowlin) (1977/)
- Quidditch (2001)
- Raiders March (tr. Lavender) (1981/2004)
- Raiders March (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Lavender) (1981/2017)
- Raiders of the Lost Ark Medley (arr. Bullock) (1981)
- The Rebellion Is Reborn (arr. Bocook) (2017)
- Revenge of the Sith. See: Star Wars: Episode III, Revenge of the Sith
- Rey's Theme (arr. Lavender). See: Suite from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
- Rey's Theme (arr. Torskangerpoll) (2015)
- Rey's Theme (arr. Vinson) (2015/2016)
- The Rise of Skywalker. See: Soundtrack Highlights from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"
- Scherzo for Motorcycle and Band (arr. Lavender)
- Scherzo for X-Wings. See: Suite from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
- Selections from "E.T." (The Extra-Terrestrial) (arr. Cacavas) (1982/2002)
- Selections from "Home Alone" (arr. Lavender) (1990/1992)
- Selections from "Superman Returns" (arr. Lopez) (2006)
- Selections from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (2016)
- Selections from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Murtha) (2017)
- Selections from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Vinson) (2019)
- Selections from the "Star Wars" Saga (arr. Story) (1977/2006)
- Sinfonietta
- Soaring with John Williams (arr. Smith) (2007)
- Somewhere in My Memory (arr. Moss) (1991/200-?)
- Sound the Bells! (trans. Lavender) (1993/2003)
- Soundtrack Highlights from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (arr. Brown) (2015/2018)
- Soundtrack Highlights from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (arr. Brown) (2015/2019)
- Star of Bethlehem (arr. Lavender) (1992)
- The Star-Spangled Banner (as arranger) (1814/2004)
- Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace (arr. Smith) (1999)
- Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones (arr. Smith) (2002)
- Star Wars: Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (arr. Smith) (2005)
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (2019)
- Star Wars: Main Title (arr. Bulla) (1977/2006)
- Star Wars Medley (arr. Burden) (1977)
- Star Wars Medley (arr. Kalver) (1977/2013)
- Star Wars Medley (arr. Tatgenhorst) (1977)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Closing Credits) (arr. Lavender) (2016)
- Star Wars: The Marches (arr. Brubaker) (1977)
- Star Wars Saga (arr. Bulla) (2017)
- The Imperial March (arr. Bulla) (1980/2008)
- Star Wars Saga (arr. Meij) (1987)
- Star Wars Trilogy (arr. Hunsberger) (1977/1997)
- Suite from the Star Wars Epic, Part I (arr. Smith) (1977/2007)
- Suite from the Star Wars Epic, Part II (arr. Smith) (1977/2007)
- Suite from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (arr. Lavender) (2015/2016)
- Scherzo for X-Wings (arr. Lavender) (2016)
- Rey's Theme (arr. Lavender) (2015)
- March of the Resistance (arr. Lavender) (2015)
- Jedi Steps and Finale (arr. Lavender) (2015)
- Suite from "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (with Nicholas Hooper; arr. Bullock) (2002/2007)
- Summon the Heroes (arr. Lavender) (1996)
- Superman (arr. Lowden)
- Superman March (arr. Lavender) (1978/2008)
- Symphonic Marches (arr. Hamers)
- Symphonic Suite from "Far and Away" (arr. Lavender) (1992/2013)
- Symphonic Suite from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (arr. Bocook) (2016)
- Symphonic Suite from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (arr. Bocook) (2019)
- Theme from "JFK" (arr. Lavender) (1991)
- Theme from "Jurassic Park" (arr. Hautvast) (1993/)
- Theme from "Lost in Space" (arr. O'Loughlin) (1965/1993)
- Theme from "Schindler's List" (arr. Custer) (1994)
- Theme from "Schindler's List" (arr. Moss) (1993/2008)
- Theme from "Superman" (arr. Holcombe) (1979)
- Theme from "Superman" (arr. Nowak) (1979)
- Theme from "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (arr. Ployhar) (1982/1985)
- Throne Room and Finale (tr. Lavender and Nowlin) (1977/)
- Trumpet Concerto (arr. Lavender) (1996/2016)
- Tribute to the Film Composer (arr. Lavender)
- Viktor's Tale (arr. Lavender) (2004/2008)
- Viktor's Tale (arr. Rasmussen) (2004)
- Wide Receiver (arr. Lavender)
- With Malice Toward None (arr. Lavender) (2012/2015)
- Young Person's Guide to John Williams (arr. Bocook) (1991)
Resources
- Hook (film), Wikipedia Accessed 20 October 2016