David Bowie: The Hits: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Let's Dance / Space Oddity / Under Pressure
Arranged by Patrick Roszell
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0008884
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Description
Bowie. Some artists only need to be known and recalled by one name. This medley, arranged by Patrick Roszell, contains three of his biggest hits. The jazzy and funky "Let's Dance," the ethereal "Space Oddity," and the ever-grooving hit with rock group Queen "Under Pressure." This fantastic arrangement will be a hit with your audience! (6:45)
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Series:
Pop Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008884
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Why we love this
Roszell has crafted an arrangement that respects what makes these songs iconic while giving them genuine orchestral texture. The medley structure moves seamlessly across three distinct sonic worlds, so your orchestra plays through nearly seven minutes of material that feels cohesive rather than choppy. Your audience will recognize every hook instantly, which means your ensemble gets to focus on what matters: executing the grooves, balancing the parts, and enjoying the energy of playing music they (and everyone in the hall) actually know.
What to expect
You move from the sophisticated swagger of "Let's Dance" into the weightless mystery of "Space Oddity," then land firmly in the driving, defiant energy of "Under Pressure." Each song retains its essential character while gaining the richness and complexity that comes from orchestral arrangement. The overall effect is a celebration of Bowie's range as a songwriter, filtered through an orchestral lens that respects both the source material and the ensemble performing it.
Who it's for
Orchestras at the intermediate-advanced level (Grade 3) who want to program contemporary music that connects with audiences. This works for concert bands looking to expand beyond traditional wind repertoire or for mixed ensembles seeking a high-energy closer that doesn't require specialized vocal soloists.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic foundation early. The success of "Let's Dance" and "Under Pressure" hinges on the rhythm section staying locked; spend rehearsal time there before adding complexity in the upper parts.
- Shape the transition into "Space Oddity" with genuine breath and space. The shift from funk to ethereal is the arrangement's biggest moment; let the ensemble feel the pause and dynamic drop as a genuine musical gesture.
- Balance the layered textures in "Under Pressure." Multiple lines carry essential material; make sure inner voices aren't buried by the outer ones, especially when the piece reaches full tutti.
How to use it
Open a spring or fall concert with this medley to set a contemporary, audience-friendly tone that still showcases orchestral skill. Use it as a bridge between a classical first half and a lighter second half, or program it as your finale if your goal is to leave the hall energized. At 6:45, it fills time meaningfully without dominating a concert.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in funk and contemporary grooves
- Balancing melodic lines within a densely orchestrated texture
- Executing style-specific articulation and phrasing for pop arrangements
- Reading across multiple meter changes and dynamic shifts within a single work
- Playing with appropriate character and energy in non-classical genres