Come Together: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Larry Moore's arrangement captures the song's iconic bass line and funky character while creating genuine opportunities for string players to explore articulation, rhythmic precision, and collaborative ensemble playing in a contemporary context. The harmonic reimagining keeps the source material fresh without demanding technical acrobatics, making it equally rewarding for intermediate orchestras and audiences.

A slow, deliberate groove with sophisticated harmonic undercurrents. The arrangement invites players into a world where string textures become vehicles for funk and rock sensibilities, creating an immersive experience that feels both familiar and freshly conceived.

Directors programming string orchestras at the intermediate level who want accessible, engaging repertoire that speaks to students' musical lives. This works equally well for ensembles seeking contemporary material with genuine artistic merit and for programs aiming to bridge classical and popular styles.

• Lock the signature bass line and groove with your principal cello and bass section first, then layer in the upper strings. This foundation makes everything else fall into place.
• Treat articulations with intention. The "funky" character depends on consistent, crisp attacks that the string section must execute together.
• Balance the new harmonic elements Moore introduces so they enhance rather than obscure the original song's identity. Rehearse the inner voices separately if needed.
• Reference the original recording during rehearsals, but encourage your musicians to discover how the arrangement reimagines it for strings.

Include this in a concert featuring pop and rock arrangements to demonstrate how the string ensemble can command contemporary material with the same musicianship applied to classical repertoire. The under three minute duration makes it an ideal anchor for a thematic program exploring song transformation across genres.

• Maintaining rhythmic precision in a groove-based context
• Executing consistent articulation across an ensemble section
• Balancing melody and harmonic accompaniment
• Collaborating across parts to create unified ensemble texture
• Interpreting contemporary repertoire with musicality