Clocks: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Chris Martin / By Jon Buckland / By Will Champion / As performed by Coldplay / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00156629
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Clocks - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Clocks - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Clocks - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Clocks - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Clocks - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Clocks - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Clocks - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Clocks - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Clocks - Percussion | $7.00 |
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Description
Another great pop hit that's just right for strings! Just like "La Vida Loca," Coldplay's mega-hit has great appeal to student players with its infectious riffs and energetic drive. Robert's arrangement captures the groove perfectly for string ensembles who want to learn and perform contemporary airplay songs. Dur: 2:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00156629
More about this title
About the Composer: Chris Martin
Chris Martin is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Coldplay, the British rock band that emerged in the early 2000s. His gift for writing melodic hooks and emotionally resonant arrangements has made Coldplay one of the most commercially successful acts of their generation. For music educators, Martin's catalog offers accessible yet sophisticated material that appeals to contemporary musicians and audiences alike.
Why we love this
Robert Longfield's orchestration preserves every element that makes this song infectious while tailoring the texture for string players at the intermediate level. The arrangement respects the original's hypnotic pulse and layered instrumentation, giving students a genuine connection to a song they actually know and want to play.
What to expect
Hypnotic and propulsive. The interlocking string figures create a minimal but mesmerizing texture that builds momentum throughout. There's an understated coolness to the piece, a sense of forward motion that never overstates itself but never lets you look away.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level who want to perform repertoire their audiences recognize and enjoy. This works particularly well for groups looking to bridge classical training with contemporary music and for directors seeking engagement from students who connect with popular artists.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the repeating eighth-note pattern in the violin section early in rehearsal; this riff is the heartbeat of the arrangement and must lock in before layering other voices.
- Balance the upper strings' melodic material against the cello and bass line so the groove stays grounded rather than becoming thin or disconnected.
- Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout without rushing. The 2:45 duration depends on maintaining control of the driving rhythm.
- Shape the dynamics in waves rather than holding a single level; small crescendos and pulls in the ensemble will mirror the original recording's sense of building intensity.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary arrangements or pop transcriptions to show audiences that string ensembles can authentically interpret the music students hear on streaming platforms. It works equally well as a concert closer that leaves the audience energized or as a centerpiece in a program exploring modern songwriting.
Skills your students will build
- Executing repeated figurations with rhythmic precision and consistency
- Balancing independent melodic lines within an ensemble texture
- Maintaining steady pulse and groove in a contemporary musical context
- Responding to dynamic shaping and subtle textural changes across a full arrangement