For Good (from Wicked) (String Pak to accompany Band Choir): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Michael Brown
Item: 35-PK01624020
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String pak for use with Concert Band HL 04009006 and Choral arrangement HL 08621340
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01624020
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Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement transforms this Broadway ballad into a vehicle for genuine orchestral color without overshadowing the singers. The string writing sits perfectly in the ensemble texture, neither competing with nor abandoning the vocal lines, which is a harder trick than it sounds in a combined band/choir/strings context.
What to expect
Tender and bittersweet, with the wistful quality of a farewell that honors deep friendship. The strings swell and recede, framing the vocal narrative with warmth and restraint, never pushing the sentiment further than the lyrics themselves already do.
Who it's for
Directors managing the logistics of combining concert band, choir, and strings in a single rehearsal or performance. This arrangement assumes you have the other two parts (HL 04009006 for band and HL 08621340 for choir) and gives your string students a meaningful role in a program that celebrates ensemble collaboration.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the string texture against the band and choir; this arrangement works best when all three groups are heard distinctly, not blended into a wall of sound.
- Pay attention to the fermatas and held notes that punctuate the emotional peaks of the song. String players should listen carefully to the choir to match the breathing and phrasing.
- Vibrato control matters here. Younger string players often vibrate too heavily in ballads; encourage a moderate, warm vibrato that supports without overloading the texture.
How to use it
Consider this for a spring concert that features a full ensemble finale, bringing together your separate band, choir, and orchestra sections on a single piece. It also works well as the closing number on a show choir concert that needs an orchestral version of a Broadway standard.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing volume and tone in ensemble with unfamiliar instruments
- Following a vocal line as the primary structural anchor
- Sustaining consistent vibrato and tone quality through long phrases
- Adjusting intonation within a mixed instrumental/vocal texture