Eric Clapton on Stage: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Eric Clapton / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00292399
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Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, Eric Clapton is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time, and his impressive string of hits spans four decades. In this terrific medley for band, Paul Murtha brings Eric Clapton's signature songs to the concert stage.
Includes: "Change the World, Forever Man, Layla, Let It Rain", and "Tears in Heaven". Dur: 6:10
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00292399
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About the Artist: Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton emerged as one of rock music's most distinctive voices in the late 1960s, first gaining prominence through his work with Cream and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers before establishing himself as a solo artist. His career has been defined by technical mastery on the guitar, emotional depth in his songwriting, and an ability to bridge blues, rock, and pop idioms across multiple decades.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement distills Clapton's most enduring material into a cohesive medley that respects the emotional core of each song while giving your band genuine ownership of the material. At Grade 4, it sits at that sweet spot where students encounter real rock textures and feel the satisfaction of performing songs audiences actually know.
What to expect
The medley captures the emotional range of Clapton's catalog: the driving intensity of 'Layla,' the soulful restraint of 'Let It Rain,' and the quiet devastation of 'Tears in Heaven.' Your band will experience how a single artist's body of work can contain both swagger and vulnerability.
Who it's for
Concert bands working at the Grade 4 level who want to program contemporary music that engages students and audiences alike. Directors seeking a medley that showcases rock arranging craftsmanship without sacrificing musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lead voice through the ensemble rather than isolating it; these songs thrive when the whole band shares the melodic narrative.
- Attend to the rhythmic pocket in the rock grooves. Lock into a consistent feel rather than pushing the tempo, especially in the transition passages between songs.
- Shape the slower sections with genuine breath and phrasing. 'Tears in Heaven' in particular needs space to breathe so its introspection registers with the audience.
How to use it
Consider this for a spring concert focused on contemporary hits or a rock-themed program that bridges classical and popular traditions. The six-minute duration makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without dominating the program.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining consistent groove in rock idioms
- Balancing ensemble voice leading in contemporary arrangements
- Phrasing and dynamic shaping in ballad-tempo passages
- Articulation clarity in rhythmically active sections
- Responding to style cues beyond traditional classical contexts