Details
- Instrument:
- Alto Saxophone
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Genres:
- Movies
- Composers:
- John Williams
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- John Williams Signature Edition
- Instrumentation:
- 4 - Baritone B.C. - 2 4 - Baritone T.C. - 2 4 - Bassoon 1 - 1 4 - Bassoon 2 - 1 4 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 8 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 3 8 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 3 8 - Bb Clarinet 3 - 3 4 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 4 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 3 3 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 3 3 - Bb Trumpet 3 - 3 58 - Conductor Score (Full Score) - 1 4 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1 8 - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 - 2 3 - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 - 2 3 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 4 - F Horn 1 - 1 3 - F Horn 2 - 1 3 - F Horn 3 - 1 3 - F Horn 4 - 1 8 - Flute 1 - 3 4 - Flute 2 - 3 8 - Harp - 1 4 - Oboe 1 - 1 3 - Oboe 2 - 1 8 - Percussion 1 - 2 8 - Percussion 2 - 2 3 - Percussion 3 - 2 12 - Piano - 1 4 - Piccolo/Flute 3 - 1 8 - Solo Bb Clarinet 1 - 1 8 - Solo Bb Clarinet 2 - 1 8 - String Bass - 1 2 - Timpani - 1 3 - Trombone 1 - 2 3 - Trombone 2 - 2 3 - Trombone 3 - 2 4 - Tuba - 4
- UPC:
- 884088496371
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 5
- Artist:
- John Williams
- Arrangers:
- Stephen Bulla
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 10.5x14.0x1.331 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 4.67 pounds
SKU: HL.4002963
Alto Saxophone and Concert Band Score and Parts. Composed by John Williams. Arranged by Stephen Bulla. John Williams Signature Edition. Concert, Movies. Conductor Score (Full Score) and Parts. Duration 780 seconds. Hal Leonard #4002963. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4002963).UPC: 884088496371. 10.5x14.0x1.331 inches. John Williams/trans. Stephen Bulla.
Steven Spielberg's 2002 film Catch Me If You Can was set in the 1960s, and John Williams created a marvelous film score evoking the style of the progressive jazz movement popular during that time. Soloists on alto saxophone, vibraphone and string bass are featured in this suite of three contrasting movements. “Closing In” relates to the often humorous sleuthing ever present in the story. This is followed by “Reflections” portraying the fragile family relationships, and finally “Joy Ride” representing the main character's wild flights of fantasy. Performance time - ca. 14:00.
Catch Me If You Can
The Float
Recollections (The Father's Theme)
- More by this Composer:
- John Williams John Williams B-Flat Clarinet John Williams Easy Piano John Williams Piano Solo
- Series:
- John Williams Signature Edition
- Instrument:
- Woodwinds Saxophone Alto Saxophone
- Artists:
- John Williams Stephen Bulla
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.7 Rating
3 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
As a working band director, this John Williams Signature Edition of 'Escapades' is top-tier. The full score and individual parts are clearly printed, crucial for efficient rehearsals. The arrangement is incredibly faithful to the movie score, ensuring a polished, high-impact performance. It's a challenging Grade 5 piece, perfect for a serious concert program, and the detailed instrumentation guarantees a full, authentic sound. Highly recommended for any ensemble looking to impress.
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
I absolutely love playing movie scores, and 'Escapades' from 'Catch Me If You Can' is a blast! While it's a Grade 5 piece, which is quite challenging for a community band, the sheer joy of playing John Williams' iconic progressive jazz style makes every rehearsal worth it. It truly sounds like the original soundtrack. It's a fantastic, albeit demanding, piece that brings immense satisfaction to dedicated musicians who want to tackle something truly epic.
Eleanor V.
Dec 15, 2025
This Grade 5 arrangement of 'Escapades' by John Williams is a fantastic resource for teaching advanced concert bands. Stephen Bulla's transcription is authentic, offering a rich tapestry of textures from the original film score. The clear engraving makes it easy for students to follow complex rhythmic passages. It's superb for developing nuanced ensemble playing, rhythmic precision, and stylistic interpretation of progressive jazz elements, pushing musicians to a professional level.
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