Don't Know Why (arr. Larry Moore): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Norah Jones / Arranged by Larry Moore
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Norah Jones swept the Grammys with this gentle moving, light jazz tune. Give your strings a chance to play this refreshing style with Larry Moore's skilled arrangement.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01413380
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About the Artist: Norah Jones
Norah Jones emerged in the early 2000s with a distinctive blend of jazz, soul, and pop sensibilities that felt both timeless and contemporary. Her 2002 debut album 'Come Away with Me' became a cultural moment, introducing millions of listeners to her hushed, intimate vocal style and sophisticated harmonic sensibility rooted in jazz tradition.
Why we love this
Larry Moore's arrangement captures the essence of what makes this tune so enduring: restraint. Rather than inflating the material, he uses space strategically, letting the melody breathe while the strings provide warm harmonic support. It's the kind of arrangement that sounds deceptively simple until your students dig into the voicings and realize how much craft went into making it feel effortless.
What to expect
Warm and contemplative, like eavesdropping on a private moment. The arrangement wraps the listener in soft string textures and conversational phrasing that feels utterly natural, never mannered or overwrought.
Who it's for
String orchestras seeking repertoire that develops musicianship through jazz inflection and contemporary idiom without requiring extensive improvisation. This works equally well for intermediate ensembles building confidence with jazz style and advanced groups wanting to explore a different sonic palette.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with subtle dynamic contours rather than dramatic swells. The beauty lives in restraint and the intimacy of a whispered conversation.
- Treat the rhythmic accompaniment figures as a gentle pulse; avoid pushing the tempo even when the ensemble tightens. Let the music settle into its natural pocket.
- Balance the string sections carefully so that no single voice overwhelms. This arrangement asks for transparency, which means intonation in the inner voices becomes immediately audible.
How to use it
Pair this with chamber music or lighter classical selections to create a concert that bridges genres without jarring transitions. It also serves as an excellent pedagogical tool early in the rehearsal year when you want to teach jazz articulation and phrasing before tackling more complex harmonic material.
Skills your students will build
- Jazz articulation and phrasing conventions
- Voicing transparency and balance in string textures
- Rhythmic precision in swing and straight interpretations
- Intonation awareness in functional harmony
- Expressive control through dynamic subtlety rather than volume