A Thousand Years: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Christina Perri / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00316260
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| A Thousand Years - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Viola | $7.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Cello | $7.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Bass | $7.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Piano | $7.00 | |
| A Thousand Years - Percussion | $7.00 |
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From the "Twilight" series of hit films, and recorded by Christina Perri.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00316260
More about this title
About the Artist: Christina Perri
Christina Perri broke through as a songwriter and performer with "A Thousand Years," a deeply emotional ballad that became the centerpiece of the Twilight saga's cultural moment. Her gift for crafting intimate melodies that resonate across massive audiences has made her music a staple in film and television, where sweeping orchestral arrangements naturally amplify her compositional voice.
Why we love this
Larry Moore's arrangement transforms a contemporary pop ballad into genuinely grateful string writing that never condescends to the source material. Directors find themselves drawn to this piece because it sits in that rare space where popular music and concert-worthy orchestration coexist without compromise. The Grade 3-4 level makes it accessible while maintaining the emotional weight that made the original unforgettable.
What to expect
Tender and unhurried, like watching light filter through a window. The writing creates intimate space around each phrase, allowing silence and breath to matter as much as the notes themselves.
Who it's for
String orchestra directors looking for repertoire that speaks to younger musicians without requiring advanced technical facility. This arrangement works equally well for concert programs, weddings, or moments where you need music that moves an audience emotionally without showing off.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the dynamic arc across full phrases rather than bar by bar. This song lives and breathes as a continuous emotional gesture; let your ensemble follow the sweep of the melody instead of stopping at every dynamic marking.
- Balance the violin solos carefully against the accompanying voices. These exposed moments define the arrangement, so don't hide them behind thick harmonic support.
- Find space in the tempo for rubato in the slower sections. A rigid tempo here flattens the intimacy that makes the piece sing.
- Tune the sustained chords with intention. String orchestras can sound thin or thick depending on how carefully you voice the vertical sonorities; invest rehearsal time in getting the blend right.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary arrangements or film music to create a concert segment that engages audiences beyond traditional classical repertoire. It also serves beautifully as a encore or closing piece, especially when you want to leave listeners with something luminous rather than virtuosic.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained tone production and long-phrase phrasing
- Dynamic control and gradient shifts
- Ensemble balance between melody and accompaniment
- Expressive intonation in slower tempos
- Musicality within film/contemporary music contexts