Danger Zone from Top Gun: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Danger Zone from Top Gun : Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48063
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

As Performed by Kenny Loggins

Words and music by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 2

Item: 00-48063

Need it now?

Buy Digital Version

$75.00

Shipped

One moment…

Your orchestra will rock the audience with Michael Story's arrangement of Kenny Loggins' hit "Danger Zone" from the movie Top Gun. This flexible arrangement will work for string orchestra alone, or with as many added winds and percussionists as possible, up to full orchestra. A perfect choice for a departmental collaboration or any pops concert. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Danger Zone from Top Gun: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

Open in the Player

Jump straight in and assign it today.

Start Your Free Trial

Open this title and explore the full library in minutes.

Series: Pop Intermediate String/Full Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 122

ISBN10: 1-4706-5508-X

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5508-2

UPC: 038081557533

SKU: 00-48063

More about this title

About the Composer: Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder is a legendary electronic music producer and composer whose work defined the sound of 1970s and 1980s pop and dance music. His innovative use of synthesizers and drum machines revolutionized popular music production, earning him four Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Moroder's collaborations with vocalists and filmmakers made him one of the most commercially successful and influential composers of the late 20th century.

Show moreShow less

Why we love this

Michael Story's arrangement captures the kinetic energy of the original without sacrificing orchestral sophistication. The flexibility to perform with strings alone or to build to full orchestra makes this accessible for smaller ensembles while rewarding larger programs, and the recognizable melody guarantees audience enthusiasm.

What to expect

Adrenaline and attitude. The angular synth lines and driving rhythm evoke the movie's jet-powered action while the orchestral treatment adds sophistication and weight. It's a piece that makes ensemble members sit up straighter and audiences lean forward in their seats.

Who it's for

Orchestras at the Grade 2 level seeking a high-energy pops repertoire choice that engages both players and audiences. This arrangement works equally well for string orchestras looking to add a contemporary piece or full orchestras wanting a film music selection with immediate appeal.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the synth-driven harmonic foundation in the strings with the driving rhythm section; the electric energy comes from the interplay between these layers, not from any one section dominating.
Lock the woodwind and brass accents tightly with percussion to nail the propulsive feel. Any looseness in this coordination will flatten the rock sensibility.
Shape the main melody with subtle dynamic swell rather than sudden changes; the song thrives on forward momentum, not dramatic contrast.
Let the recorded accompaniment anchor your tempo and groove if you're using MakeMusic Cloud; this allows the ensemble to focus on ensemble precision rather than fighting a steady pulse.

How to use it

Pair this with other film scores or contemporary pops selections on a concert celebrating movie music. The 2:10 duration makes it ideal for a shorter set or as a closer designed to send the audience out energized. It also works as a departmental collaboration piece if you want to feature ensemble musicianship alongside straightforward audience appeal.