'80s Soundtrax: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now / Words Get in the Way / If I Could Turn Back Time
Arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0007349
$53.00
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Description
Big hair and big hits---the '80s had a sound of its own. '80s Soundtrax presents three big hits from the decade: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now * Words Get in the Way * If I Could Turn Back Time. Put on your whitewashed jeans and grab your walkman for a stroll down memory lane! Featuring the works of Starship, Gloria Estefan with the Miami Sound Machine, and Cher. (4:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Intermediate String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
148
SKU:
00-PK-0007349
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About the Artist: Starship
Starship emerged from the San Francisco rock scene in the early 1980s, building on the legacy of Jefferson Starship while establishing their own identity as arena rock pioneers. The band's fusion of rock energy with pop sensibility produced some of the decade's most recognizable anthems, with "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" becoming a defining moment in their career and a staple of '80s radio.
Why we love this
This collection captures three unmistakable '80s voices arranged accessibly for young string players without sacrificing the infectious hooks that made these songs unforgettable. Gloria Estefan's rhythmic precision, Cher's dramatic flair, and Starship's soaring rock energy translate beautifully to strings at this level, giving your students genuine material to sink their teeth into rather than arrangements that feel like educational exercises.
What to expect
Neon-bright, unapologetically fun, and steeped in the synth-driven production values of the 1980s translated for acoustic strings. The three pieces together create a narrative arc from triumphant rock anthem to introspective ballad to theatrical power song, giving performers room to explore genuine emotional range within recognizable popular music.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level (approximately Grade 2.5) who want repertoire that connects with students and audiences alike. Directors seeking pop arrangements that sound genuinely musical rather than simplified will find strong writing here, and players who engage with culturally relevant material tend to invest more in their preparation.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic drive in the lower strings first, then layer the melodic voices on top. These arrangements thrive on ensemble cohesion rather than individual showmanship.
- Lean into the character differences between pieces. "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" needs propulsive forward motion; "Words Get in the Way" rewards rubato and phrase shaping; "If I Could Turn Back Time" demands dramatic dynamic contrast.
- Balance the string sections carefully so upper voices don't overshadow the supportive harmonies beneath. Grade 2.5 parts often distribute melodies across the full orchestra rather than isolating them in violins.
How to use it
Build an '80s-themed concert program around this collection, pairing it with other pop and rock arrangements from the series to create a cohesive set that audiences will instantly recognize. Alternatively, program individual pieces strategically throughout the season: "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" works as a high-energy closer, while "Words Get in the Way" suits a more intimate concert slot.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained melodic lines with dynamic control across phrase boundaries
- Coordinating rhythmic precision in ensemble (particularly in syncopated figures)
- Balancing melody and harmony in multi-part string textures
- Interpreting stylistic phrasing in popular music contexts
- Responding to conductor interpretation in familiar material