Selections from Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas"

From Wind Repertory Project
Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman (arr. Michael Brown)


General Info

Year: 2008
Duration: c. 5:25
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00; (digital) - $65.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.50


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
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
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Bell Tree
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals (normal and small)
  • Flexatone
  • Marimba
  • Ratchet
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Temple Blocks (2)
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone
  • Wind Chimes
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The classic animated movie The Nightmare Before Christmas features deliciously sinister music by composer Danny Elfman. A unique offering for the holiday season, this appealing medley for band includes: Overture; Christmas Eve Montage; Sally's Song; This Is Halloween and End Title.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • American River College (Sacramento, Calif.) Wind Ensemble (Anthony Marvelli, conductor) - 11 December 2022
  • Contra Costa Wind Symphony (Walnut Creek, Calif.) (Brad Hogarth, conductor) - 5 December 2021
  • University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) Maroon Concert Band (John Leonard) - 25 October 2021
  • Carroll Community Wind Ensemble (Carrollton, Ga.) (Terry Lowery, conductor) – 22 October 2020
  • Southridge High School Symphonic Band (Beaverton, Ore.) (Cameron Jerde, conductor) – 11 December 2019
  • Coastal Communities Concert Band (San Diego, Calif.) (Tom Cole, conductor) – 8 December 2019
  • Hunt Valley Wind Ensemble (Sparks, Md.) (Matthew Brenner, conductor) – 8 December 2019
  • Metropolitan Winds (Dallas, Tx.) (Gregory Hustis, conductor) – 8 December 2019
  • Atascadero (Calif.) Community Band (Randy Schwalbe, conductor) – 10 November 2019
  • Reno (Nev.) Wind Symphony (Mac McGrannahan, conductor) – 24 October4 2019
  • Hornell Area (N.Y.) Wind Ensemble (Chris Lynn, conductor) – 15 December 2018
  • Spotswood (N.J.) High School Honor Wind Ensemble (Aleyna Ashenfarb, conductor) – 13 December 2018
  • Texas Christian University (Fort Worth) Symphonic Band (Brian Youngblood, conductor) – 3 December 2018
  • San Ramon (Calif.) Symphonic Band (Larry Colón, conductor) – 22 December 2017
  • Western Reserve Community Band (Hudson, Oh.) (Ralph Meyer, conductor) – 17 December 2017
  • Watchung Hills Regional High School Concert Band (Paul McCullen, conductor) – 7 December 2017
  • Amador County (Pine Grove, Calif.) Concert Band (Steve Chambers, conductor) – 3 December 2017
  • Mid America Freedom Band (Kansas City, Mo.) (Lee Hartman, conductor) – 18 December 2016
  • University of South Alabama Symphony Band (Jason Rinehart, conductor) – 7 November 2016
  • Phoenix (N.Y.) Community Band (Colleen Dailey, conductor) – 21 December 2015
  • Corpo Musicale "Pippo Bagnasco" di Serravalle Scrivia (Giuseppe Carlone, conductor) – 21 December 2013


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

  • The Simpsons (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Murtha) (1990/2008)


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Elfman, D.; Brown, M. (2008) Selections from Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.

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