Details
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Hal Leonard Young Band
- Instrumentation:
- 4 - Baritone B.C. - 2 4 - Baritone T.C. - 2 4 - Bassoon - 2 4 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 4 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 4 4 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 4 4 - Bb Clarinet 3 - 4 4 - Bb Tenor Sax - 2 4 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 3 4 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 3 4 - Bb Trumpet 3 - 3 4 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1 4 - Eb Alto Sax 1 - 2 4 - Eb Alto Sax 2 - 2 4 - Eb Baritone Sax - 1 4 - F Horn 1 - 2 4 - F Horn 2 - 2 4 - Flute - 8 44 - Full Score - 1 4 - Mallet Percussion - 2 4 - Oboe - 2 4 - Percussion 1 - 2 4 - Percussion 2 - 2 4 - Piccolo - 1 4 - String Bass - 1 3 - Timpani - 1 4 - Trombone 1 - 3 4 - Trombone 2 - 3 4 - Tuba - 4
- UPC:
- 073999147407
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- John Higgins
- Arrangers:
- John Higgins
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 324
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.722 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 2.84 pounds
SKU: HL.20523016
Arranged by John Higgins. Score and full set of parts. Young Concert Band. Movies, Novelty, Pop, Rock. Softcover. 324 pages. Hal Leonard #20523016. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.20523016).UPC: 073999147407. 9.0x12.0x0.722 inches.
Journey through the amazing 80's with this exciting musical synopsis. The hits, the fads, the shows and events are here to entertain all ages! Includes: Chariots Of Fire, Billie Jean, Bad, Don't Worry, Be Happy, One Moment In Time, Faith, Material Girl, Memory, Flashdance, Phantom Of The Opera, Uptown Girl, E.T.,Physical, Olympic Fanfare, That's What Friends Are For, We Are The World, and Somewhere Out There. t.
Bad
Billie Jean
Chariots Of Fire
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Material Girl
Memory
Olympic Fanfare And Theme
Physical
Theme From E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial)
Uptown Girl
That's What Friends Are For
Somewhere Out There
Faith
The Phantom Of The Opera
Flashdance...What a Feeling
One Moment in Time
We are the World
- More by this Composer:
- John Higgins John Higgins Choir John Higgins B-Flat Clarinet John Higgins Voice
- Series:
- Hal Leonard Young Band
- Artists:
- John Higgins
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.5 Rating
4 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
This John Higgins arrangement of 'The Eighties' is fantastic for developing musicians. As part of the Hal Leonard Young Band series, the difficulty level is very approachable, making it ideal for teaching rhythm and ensemble dynamics. The clear score and parts ensure students can easily read and engage with the music. It's an engaging program piece that covers a great range of familiar 80s hits.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
Playing 'The Eighties' with my local community band is an absolute blast! The medley, featuring favorites like 'Billie Jean' and 'Memory,' brings back so many memories. It's arranged perfectly for the Hal Leonard Young Band series, so it's challenging enough to be engaging but still totally achievable for a weekend player. Highly recommend for pure musical enjoyment!
Marcus J.
Dec 14, 2025
While this is a concert band arrangement, John Higgins' 'The Eighties' demonstrates excellent orchestration. The ensemble texture is rich yet transparent, ensuring the melodic lines are always clearly articulated and supported. A collaborative musician would appreciate the balanced harmonies and voicing. It provides a robust foundation, making it adaptable for an imagined lead voice or instrumental solo, showcasing strong structural support throughout.
David K.
Dec 14, 2025
A dependable choice for any concert band gig or community event. 'The Eighties' medley is well-arranged by John Higgins, featuring instantly recognizable hits that always resonate with audiences. The parts are clearly engraved and the full score is a good reference. It plays well, doesn't require extensive rehearsal, and the arrangement is standard enough to be a crowd-pleaser. Good value.
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This score is ideal for Middle School or High School Concert Bands. The Full Concert Band instrumentation is perfect for school and community performances, allowing musicians to enjoy a medley of recognizable hits from a popular era, arranged by the respected John Higgins, and offering an appropriate Grade 3 challenge for developing ensembles.
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