How Far I'll Go (from Moana): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda / As performed by Alessia Cara / Arranged by James Kazik
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00391323
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The powerful ballad from Disney's "Moana," sung by Auli'i Cravalho and in the pop version by Alessia Cara. This breathtaking song and its title offer a superb message of confidence for young student players. Dur: 2:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00391323
More about this title
About the Artist: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a composer, lyricist, and playwright who has fundamentally shaped contemporary musical theater and film music. His work on Disney's Moana earned him an Academy Award nomination and demonstrates his gift for writing songs that carry both emotional weight and singability. For young string players, Miranda's melodies offer clear melodic lines with harmonic support that rewards careful phrasing and attention to textural balance.
Why we love this
James Kazik's arrangement captures the song's soaring emotional arc without overwhelming young players. The Grade 3-4 voicing gives every section meaningful material, so your entire orchestra stays engaged through the entire two minutes. Programming this sends a message to your students about what's possible when contemporary film music meets thoughtful orchestration.
What to expect
A moment of quiet determination that builds into personal assertion. The string colors shift from introspective and intimate to bold and grounded, creating space for your orchestra to express conviction and resilience through song.
Who it's for
Orchestras at the intermediate level who want to perform contemporary repertoire with genuine artistic substance. This arrangement works especially well for concerts programming family-friendly material or when you need a confidence-building feature for younger or less experienced players.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with dynamic sensitivity rather than sudden jumps. The song's power comes from gradual intensity, so map out your crescendo strategy across phrases rather than hitting full volume immediately.
- Balance the string sections carefully during accompaniment passages. Violas and cellos need to anchor the harmony without drowning out the violins carrying the primary line.
- Breathe with your players at natural phrase breaks. This ballad benefits from the space and stillness that comes with collective breath, especially in the softer moments.
- Sustain whole notes and longer values with consistent tone quality. These moments define the emotional character, so encourage your players to think of every fermata as an opportunity for connection.
How to use it
Include this in a concert celebrating film and popular music, or pair it with other inspiring repertoire that speaks to student agency and growth. The two-minute duration makes it an ideal bridge piece between larger works, and its thematic optimism lands well as part of a closing program statement.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic shaping across extended phrases
- Balance between melody and accompaniment figures
- Sustaining tone quality through longer note values
- Responding to conductor's expressive gesture and breath