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Details

  • Ensembles:
    Concert Band
    Genres:
    TV Movies
    Composers:
    John Williams
    Publishers:
    Hal Leonard
    Series:
    Hal Leonard Concert Band Series
    Instrumentation:
    2 - Baritone B.C. - 2
    2 - Baritone T.C. - 2
    2 - Bassoon 1 - 1
    2 - Bassoon 2 - 1
    2 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2
    2 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 4
    2 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 4
    2 - Bb Clarinet 3 - 4
    2 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2
    2 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 3
    2 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 3
    2 - Bb Trumpet 3 - 3
    2 - Bb Trumpet 4 - 3
    2 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1
    2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 - 2
    2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 - 2
    2 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1
    2 - F Horn 1,3 - 2
    2 - F Horn 2,4 - 2
    2 - Flute 1 - 4
    2 - Flute 2 - 4
    24 - Full Score - 1
    2 - Mallet Percussion - 2
    2 - Oboe 1 - 1
    2 - Oboe 2 - 1
    2 - Percussion 1 - 2
    1 - Percussion 2 - 2
    2 - Piccolo - 1
    2 - String Bass - 1
    2 - Timpani - 1
    2 - Trombone 1 - 2
    2 - Trombone 2 - 2
    2 - Trombone 3 - 2
    2 - Tuba - 4
    UPC:
    073999016543
Grade 4 Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: HL.4001654

Composed by John Williams. Arranged by James Curnow. Score and full set of parts. Hal Leonard Concert Band Series. Grade 4. Concert, Olympics, Tv. Full Score and Parts. 170 pages. Hal Leonard #4001654. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4001654).

UPC: 073999016543. 9.0x12.0x0.72 inches.

In 1988, the NBC Sports Division asked John Williams to create a new work for their coverage of the Summer Games in Seoul. James Curnow's recreation of the original orchestral setting fully captures the power and spirit of the Olympic Games.

  • The Olympic Spirit (1988 Olympic Theme)

Ratings + Reviews

★ Based on 3 Reviews
★
Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Solid, Reliable Arrangement for Events
For professional gigs or community events requiring a powerful opener, this Grade 4 concert band arrangement of 'The Olympic Spirit' delivers. The complete set of parts by Hal Leonard is well-organized, making rehearsal and performance efficient. It's a recognizable John Williams classic that audiences love, perfect for a strong programmatic addition without excessive prep time.
★
Sarah M.
December 15, 2025
Thrilled to Play This Iconic Williams Theme!
As an adult learner in a community band, playing 'The Olympic Spirit' is incredibly exciting! John Williams' music is so uplifting, and this Grade 4 arrangement by James Curnow really captures the original's grandeur. It's challenging but very rewarding to be part of bringing such a recognizable and inspiring 'TV/Movie' theme to life. Highly recommend for enjoyment!
★
John H.
May 01, 2012
Not just for the Olympics!
I bought this piece as one of my trumpeters requested it; I hadn't really heard it before, but as we have started to rehearse it, it made me feel that it could be for any occasion, not just sporting/Olympic competitions. John Williams's music always conjures up majestic images, none more so in this piece - it's a bit repetitive, but the arrangement is absolutely rock solid and all groups should enjoy its challenges. The audience will love it, too, and although not as instantly recognisable as his 'Olympic Fanfare and Theme', this is a great addition to the repertoire, in either concert or outdoor performance.

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