Details
- Instrument:
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Composers:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Flex-Band
- Instrumentation:
- 16 - Conductor Score (Full Score) - 1 1 - Mallet Percussion - 2 1 - Percussion 1 - 2 1 - Percussion 2 - 2 1 - Pt.1 - Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet - 6 1 - Pt.1 - Flute - 8 1 - Pt.1 - Oboe - 2 1 - Pt.1 - Violin - 4 1 - Pt.2 - Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet - 6 1 - Pt.2 - Eb Alto Saxophone - 2 1 - Pt.2 - Violin - 4 1 - Pt.3 - Bb Clarinet - 4 1 - Pt.3 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 1 - Pt.3 - Eb Alto Sax/Alto Clar. - 2 1 - Pt.3 - F Horn - 2 1 - Pt.3 - Viola - 4 1 - Pt.3 - Violin - 2 1 - Pt.4 - Bb Tenor Sax/Bar. T.C. - 4 1 - Pt.4 - Cello - 2 1 - Pt.4 - F Horn - 2 1 - Pt.4 - Trombone/Bar. B.C./Bsn. - 4 1 - Pt.5 - Baritone T.C. - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Cello - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 2 1 - Pt.5 - String/Electric Bass - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Trombone/Bar. B.C./Bsn. - 4 1 - Pt.5 - Tuba - 4 1 - Timpani - 1
- UPC:
- 888680006013
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Musical forms:
- March
- Artist:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Arrangers:
- Johnnie Vinson
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.419 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.69 pounds
SKU: HL.4003866
Composed by Elmer Bernstein. Arranged by Johnnie Vinson. Flex-Band Grade 3. March, Movies. Hal Leonard #4003866. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4003866).UPC: 888680006013. 9.0x12.0x0.419 inches.
From the classic 1963 film starring Steve McQueen, here is an adaptation of one of the most famous movie marches of all time! With flexible instrumentation, this arrangement will work with just about any band.
The Great Escape March
- More by this Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein Elmer Bernstein Trombone Elmer Bernstein Voice Elmer Bernstein Piano Solo
- Series:
- Flex-Band
- Instrument:
- Other Flexible/Adaptable
- Artists:
- Elmer Bernstein Johnnie Vinson
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
4 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
This flexible arrangement of 'The Great Escape March' is an outstanding choice for school and community bands. The Grade 2-3 difficulty is perfectly pitched for intermediate students, fostering solid rhythm and ensemble playing. Johnnie Vinson's arrangement ensures clear parts and a full sound, making it a rewarding piece for young musicians to learn and perform.
Olivia R.
Dec 17, 2025
As a band director, I appreciate how this Johnnie Vinson arrangement of 'The Great Escape' is scored. The Grade 2-3 level effectively allows focus on ensemble balance and dynamic shaping. The flexible scoring ensures that melodic lines are well-supported across the various instrumental sections, creating a cohesive and powerful texture that truly brings out the iconic march.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
Playing 'The Great Escape March' in my community band has been such a blast! As an adult learner, the Grade 2-3 difficulty is totally achievable and enjoyable. It perfectly captures the excitement of the classic Steve McQueen film. This arrangement sounds fantastic and brings a huge sense of accomplishment to our practice sessions.
Carl P.
Oct 18, 2024
The great escape
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