Born This Way: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Lady Gaga
Words and music by Fernando Garibay, Stefani Germanotta, Jeppe Laursen, and Paul Blair / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0005242
$59.00
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Description
Hot, hot, hot! The infectious groove of this piece, the first single off of Lady Gaga's album by the same name, is sure to entertain both your students and the audience.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Born This Way: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Intermediate Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
120
SKU:
00-PK-0005242
More about this title
About the Composer: Fernando Garibay
Fernando Garibay is a producer and composer known for his work across pop, dance, and electronic music. He has collaborated with major artists on chart-topping tracks and arrangements that blend contemporary production sensibilities with strong melodic and harmonic frameworks.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the driving energy and infectious groove of the original without losing orchestral clarity. At Grade 3, it strikes an excellent balance between accessibility and sophistication, giving students a chance to play modern music that genuinely excites them while maintaining serious musical demands.
What to expect
Upbeat, energetic, and immediately approachable, this arrangement thrums with modern groove while maintaining the warmth and color of a full orchestra. The piece radiates confidence and joy, with bright articulations and syncopated figures that keep the listener engaged from beginning to end.
Who it's for
This score works beautifully for orchestras and full bands wanting to program contemporary music that resonates with students and audiences alike. It's ideal for schools looking to bridge classical and pop worlds without compromising musical substance or challenging their players beyond their level.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic pulse from the start. This piece lives or dies by groove, so establish a steady tempo in rehearsal and maintain it through all the syncopated figures.
- Balance the percussion parts carefully; they're essential to the infectious character but shouldn't overshadow the melodic lines in the upper woodwinds and strings.
- Let the strings and brass shine during the main melody sections. Their unified articulation will drive home the pop sensibility of the arrangement.
- Encourage rhythmic precision in the lower strings and bass line. They anchor the entire piece and keep the energy propulsive throughout.
How to use it
Program this as a crowd-pleasing concert opener or finale that appeals to mixed audiences. It pairs well alongside lighter classical fare or other contemporary pieces, offering a stylistic contrast that keeps a concert program dynamic and accessible without seeming trivial.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse in pop-influenced rhythms with syncopation
- Balancing melody and groove-oriented accompaniment figures
- Reading and executing contemporary articulation styles across orchestral sections
- Coordinating rhythmic precision across full orchestra with emphasis on rhythm section clarity