Centerfold: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Seth Justman / As performed by J. Geils Band / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00175693
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Centerfold - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Centerfold - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Centerfold - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Centerfold - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Centerfold - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Centerfold - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Centerfold - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Centerfold - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Centerfold - Percussion | $7.00 |
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Description
The rock classic from the J. Geils Band that's been covered by many indie and metal bands also makes a fun program piece for strings. The easy riffs in a steady rock groove make this something your students will want to play again and again. Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00175693
More about this title
About the Composer: Seth Justman
Seth Justman co-founded the J. Geils Band in 1967 and served as the group's keyboardist and primary songwriter throughout their most successful decades. His songwriting shaped the band's distinctive blend of blues, rock, and R&B, with "Centerfold" becoming one of their signature hits in 1981. Justman's gift for crafting memorable hooks and driving rhythms translates particularly well to instrumental arrangements, where the melodic and rhythmic clarity of his compositions shines through.
Why we love this
Robert Longfield's arrangement captures the irresistible groove of the original while making it completely accessible for Grade 3 string players. The riffs sit comfortably on the strings, the rock pulse keeps everyone locked in, and you'll notice your students light up the moment they recognize the tune. This is the kind of piece that builds genuine enthusiasm for rehearsals.
What to expect
A propulsive, confident strut with a sleek rock edge. The steady groove creates momentum that pulls the ensemble forward, while the familiar melody gives performers confidence and allows the audience to feel the fun in the room.
Who it's for
String orchestras in middle or early high school settings looking to program something that engages students through recognizable material while building technical chops in a rock idiom. Directors seeking a concert piece that appeals equally to audiences and players.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the pulse with your section leaders before rehearsal; this groove lives or dies on rhythmic precision, not velocity.
- Emphasize the articulation patterns that make the riff infectious. Let the strings bounce lightly on the syncopated hits rather than playing everything legato.
- Keep the tempo steady around the 2:30 duration. A slight drag will drain the energy that makes this arrangement work.
- Balance the melody line against the accompanying riffs so the tune reads clearly; resist the urge to let the entire section play at the same dynamic level.
How to use it
Pair this with a lighter classical or contemporary piece to break up a traditional concert's pacing, or program it as a standalone closer to send the audience out energized. It works especially well in a spring pops concert or as part of a program celebrating covers and reinterpretations across genres.
Skills your students will build
- Rock rhythm and groove placement in a string context
- Syncopated articulation and dynamic control
- Balancing riff accompaniment with melodic line
- Maintaining steady pulse across two and a half minutes
- Reading and executing unison and divisi passages in a contemporary idiom