Back in Black: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by AC/DC / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK01633179
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String orchestras can rock out too! Teach syncopations and power chords with some classic AC/DC. Drum set and optional electric guitar part included.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01633179
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About the Artist: AC/DC
AC/DC emerged from Sydney in the mid-1970s and became one of the defining voices of hard rock. Their relentless energy, straightforward songwriting, and commitment to the power of the riff made them stadium fixtures and radio staples for decades. For music educators, AC/DC's catalog offers accessible entry points into rock conventions: direct rhythmic grooves, memorable hooks, and arrangements that don't hide their construction.
Why we love this
This arrangement brings genuine rock attitude into the string orchestra without requiring students to compromise their sound or musicality. The syncopated rhythms and power chord textures challenge players to lock in with precision while enjoying a piece that resonates far beyond the rehearsal room. It's an effective tool for teaching ensemble cohesion and rhythmic accuracy through repertoire your students actually want to play.
What to expect
Pure kinetic energy. The piece drives forward with relentless groove and attitude, powered by unison riffs and syncopated pulses that feel both anthemic and achievable. There's a swagger here that string players rarely get to explore, and when it lands, the ensemble feels the collective power.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level looking to build rhythmic sophistication and student engagement through repertoire that speaks to them. Directors seeking a confident bridge between concert music and contemporary sounds, whether for a spring pops concert or a showcase of stylistic range.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a solid pulse in the rhythm section before layering strings. The drum set and optional electric guitar anchor everything, so lock that foundation first.
- Emphasize the distinction between straight eighth notes and syncopated figures. String players often gravitate toward legit, so mark where the rock groove demands a grittier articulation.
- Let the unison passages breathe with confidence. Power and clarity matter more than warmth here; encourage a forward bow approach and direct tone.
- Use the optional electric guitar part strategically. Even if you don't have a guitarist, know where it sits so string doublings can compensate without losing definition.
How to use it
Place this alongside other contemporary arrangements on a concert that celebrates stylistic diversity, or use it as a finale that sends audiences out on a high note. It works equally well as a spring pops concert centerpiece or as the payoff moment in a program balancing classical and crossover work.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythmic reading and execution in a rock context
- Power chord articulation and ensemble lock within a groove-based texture
- Coordination with percussion and optional electric guitar parts
- Balancing unison passages with clarity and forward momentum
- Rhythmic independence while maintaining collective pulse