Believe(CTV Promotional Theme - Winter Olympics 2010): Five Finger Piano Digital Sheet Music

Believe(CTV Promotional Theme - Winter Olympics 2010): Five Finger Piano Digital Sheet Music

Howard Shore, Tom Gerou

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About the Arranger: Tom Gerou

Tom Gerou

Tom Gerou has shaped piano pedagogy through a prolific catalog of over 160 compositions and educational publications. His reference works, including the Essential Dictionary of Music Notation and Essential Dictionary of Orchestration, are consulted by musicians across all levels, while his arrangements have become fundamental to countless piano studios through Alfred's Basic Piano Library series (Greatest Hits, Patriotic Solos, Popular Hits, Praise Hits, and Top Hits).

Educated at USC (Bachelor in Composition) and Yale University (Master in Composition), Gerou has received significant recognition including two Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards for theatrical music, a Morton Gould Young Composer Award, and multiple commissions from prestigious organizations. His teaching workshops span the globe, from North America to Asia and Australia.

Why we love this

This five-finger arrangement captures the soaring, inspirational character of the Olympic theme while keeping the technical demands accessible for early intermediate students. Gerou strips away complexity without losing the emotional arc that made this piece such a defining moment in winter sports broadcasting. Students get to play something genuinely recognizable and powerful rather than settling for a simplified version that feels thin.

What to expect

Inspiring and assured. The melody has the unmistakable sweep of an Olympic anthem, with an open, soaring quality that feels both grand and achievable. Even at this accessible level, students experience the satisfaction of playing something that sounds professional and complete.

Who it's for

Early intermediate piano students ready to play recognizable popular music with confidence. This arrangement works beautifully for students who respond to contemporary, accessible repertoire and need pieces that feel relevant beyond the practice room.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody with phrase-awareness rather than playing note-to-note. Even in five-finger position, the line needs to breathe and build toward its emotional peaks.
  • Balance the accompaniment so it supports rather than overwhelms the right-hand melody. Let the harmony sit quietly beneath.
  • Keep a steady, confident tempo. This arrangement works best when students commit to the tempo without hesitation or dragging.

How to use it

Program this as part of a winter concert or as a standalone recital piece for students who thrive on contemporary material. It also works as a morale-building group performance if multiple students are learning it simultaneously.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing in five-finger position with consistent hand shape
  • Sustaining legato melody while managing accompanying figuration
  • Reading and executing straightforward rhythmic patterns in pop-rock style
  • Shaping phrases through dynamic control and tempo awareness

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