A Salute to the Big Apple: Score
Featuring: Theme from New York, New York / Forty-Second Street / Lullaby of Broadway / New York, New York
Arr. Calvin Custer
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PR-0004406
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Description
The Big Apple! There can be no doubt in anyone's mind about which city we are referring. The glamour, the vibrant life that is like no other city on the earth. Musically, our salute includes "Theme from New York, New York," "Forty-Second Street," "Lullaby of Broadway," and "New York, New York." Audiences and musicians will be thrilled with this stunning work that contains sophisticated and supremely atmospheric sounds! (6:48)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
264
SKU:
00-PR-0004406
More about this title
About the Arranger: Calvin Custer
Calvin Custer has built a reputation as a skilled orchestral arranger with a particular gift for translating popular music and Broadway standards into concert settings. His arrangements prioritize clarity and accessibility while maintaining the harmonic sophistication and energy of the original material, making him a valued resource for conductors seeking repertoire that engages both players and audiences.
Why we love this
Custer's orchestration balances accessibility with musical substance, making these beloved Broadway standards sound fresh without overwhelming a developing ensemble. The Grade 2.5 scoring respects each section's role while maintaining the sophistication that keeps audiences engaged. At under seven minutes, it's a complete concert statement that works as a standalone feature or alongside other pops repertoire.
What to expect
Manhattan energy meets orchestral elegance. The arrangement captures New York's vitality through sophisticated harmonic color and rhythmic drive while honoring the lyrical warmth of these standards. You hear the city's rush and glamour, then its quieter, more reflective moments, all woven through recognizable melodies that audiences greet with immediate connection.
Who it's for
Orchestra directors programming accessible pops concerts or looking to showcase their ensemble's range within a single work. Student orchestras at the intermediate level will find parts that challenge without frustrating, and conductors seeking repertoire that engages audiences while building musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across sections so iconic themes cut through without dominating. The familiarity of these tunes means audiences notice when inner voices get lost.
- Let the atmospheric color shine. Custer's orchestration hinges on texture and blend; rehearse as sections first before locking tempo together.
- Mark the transitions between medley segments carefully. Clear section-to-section handoffs keep the narrative momentum strong and prevent the arrangement from feeling stitched.
How to use it
Feature this as a second-half opener to shift energy toward lighter fare, or use it to close a concert on an upbeat, crowd-pleasing note. It pairs well with classical or contemporary pieces elsewhere on the program by offering a distinct musical identity without requiring specialty soloists or additional singers.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melodic content across multiple sections simultaneously
- Executing clean phrase connections in medley arrangements
- Reading extended full-orchestra scores and finding individual part clarity
- Maintaining rhythmic precision through style changes and tempo variations