A Salute To Marvin Hamlisch: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Marvin Hamlisch / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00251168
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Includes: The Entertainer; They're Playing My Song; The Way We Were; I Finally Found Someone; One Dur: 3:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00251168
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About the Composer: Marvin Hamlisch
Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012) was one of the most commercially successful composers of the late 20th century, winning three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a Tony Award. He composed for major Hollywood films, Broadway musicals, and television specials, demonstrating a gift for memorable melody that reached both popular and critical audiences.
Hamlisch's orchestrations were always clean and purposeful, making his work exceptionally well-suited for student ensembles. His gift was writing music that sounds sophisticated without demanding extraordinary technical facility from performers, which is why his arrangements continue to be standard repertoire in school string programs.
Why we love this
This collection gives your students immediate access to instantly recognizable melodies without sacrificing orchestration quality. Larry Moore's arrangements honor Hamlisch's classic sound while keeping the technical demands reasonable, so your focus stays on musicality rather than mechanics.
What to expect
Pure warmth. These are songs designed to connect with audiences immediately, and Hamlisch's gift for melody shines through every measure. The orchestrations feel lush without ever becoming overstuffed, creating an immediate sense of polish and professionalism that students feel the moment they begin playing together.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the 3-4 grade level looking for high-recognition concert material that doesn't compromise on arranging craft. This works equally well for groups building confidence with pops repertoire or directors programming film and Broadway music into a classical concert.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between your first and second violins; Hamlisch's songs live or die by phrase shape, so commit to clear voice leading even in supporting lines.
- Keep the tempo flexible in "The Way We Were." These melodies benefit from small rubatos that mirror vocal phrasing, not metronomic precision.
- Lock ensemble attacks at the movement boundaries, particularly on the transitions between pieces. Five minutes of back-to-back medley work demands precise cutoffs.
- Record a rehearsal and listen for where the harmonic color shifts. Hamlisch relies on orchestration changes to signal key musical moments; make sure your section balances bring those out.
How to use it
Program this as a full suite in a pops or film music concert, or break individual selections into different programs throughout the year. "The Entertainer" opens with irresistible charm, making it perfect for family concert openers or end-of-semester performances where you want an immediate connection with the audience.
Skills your students will build
- Singing long melodic phrases across multiple measures without breaking line
- Balancing a prominent melody voice against sustained harmonic accompaniment
- Flexibility in tempo and rubato within a popular music idiom
- Clean ensemble attacks and cutoffs in medley-style transitions
- Reading idiomatic Broadway and film arrangement conventions