10,000 Hours: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
Words and music by Shay Mooney, Dan Smyers, Jordan Reynolds, Jessie Jo Dillon, Justin Bieber, and Jason Boyd / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0008479
$55.00
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Description
Looking for a way to musically connect with your students, "10,000 Hours" is a chart that will do the trick. This Billboard No. 1 HOT 100, country pop song, performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, continues to be a global success. Written at the young band level, this arrangement by Victor López will certainly engage your students. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, 10,000 Hours: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Series:
Pop Intermediate String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008479
More about this title
About the Composer: Shay Mooney
Shay Mooney is one half of the country duo Dan + Shay, a partnership that has dominated country radio and streaming platforms since their debut. As a songwriter and vocalist, Mooney has co-written some of the duo's biggest hits, including multiple Grammy Award winners and chart-toppers that blend country sensibility with pop accessibility.
Mooney's songwriting reflects a gift for crafting hooks that resonate across genres and generations. His work with Dan + Shay demonstrates an understanding of what makes music connect emotionally with listeners, a quality that translates directly to repertoire that engages student musicians.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a genuine hit without sacrificing musicianship. Victor López has scaled the orchestration perfectly for Grade 2.5 players, making the song feel current and exciting rather than watered down. Your students will recognize it immediately, which means the motivation to play well comes built in.
What to expect
Upbeat and celebratory, with the warmth of acoustic strings wrapping around a melody designed to stick with you. The arrangement maintains the conversational quality of the original while giving each section of the orchestra moments to shine.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 2.5 level looking for repertoire that sparks genuine enthusiasm. This works equally well for directors who want to program something current alongside traditional concert fare, or for ensembles building confidence with accessible, high-interest material.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic line so it sits clearly above the accompaniment figures; the hook carries the song, so let it breathe.
- Lock the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsals by establishing a steady pulse in the lower strings before layering in the upper voices.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full three minutes; treat sections like a verse and chorus just as you would in any pop production, building momentum toward the final statement.
- Use the recorded accompaniment as a reference for tempo and feel, then transition to playing without it so your orchestra develops ownership of the groove.
How to use it
Program this as a spring concert highlight or a pops concert centerpiece where it will land with immediate recognition and satisfaction. It also works beautifully as an early-season morale builder that reminds students why they chose to play in a string orchestra.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in pop contexts
- Playing with rhythmic precision at a moderate tempo with syncopated figures
- Responding to dynamic shaping across a full three-minute form
- Reading contemporary notation and chord-based harmonic language