Hairspray, Selections from: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hairspray, Selections from: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29680
Price: 60.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Featuring: Come So Far (Got So Far to Go) / Big, Blonde and Beautiful (Reprise) / The New Girl in Town / Ladies' Choice

Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman / arr. Victor López

Grade: 3

Item: 00-29680

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Relive the excitement and pure joy of the blockbuster movie with this superb medley including "Come So Far," "Big, Blonde and Beautiful (Reprise)," "The New Girl in Town" and "Ladies' Choice." A totally versatile arrangement that will sound great with strings alone or with the addition of any combination of winds! (5:00)

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Series: Pop Intermediate String/Full Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 244

UPC: 038081319650

SKU: 00-29680

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About the Composer: Marc Shaiman

Marc Shaiman has established himself as a composer for film, television, and stage, with a gift for crafting accessible melodies that land emotionally without sacrificing sophistication. His film scores and songs demonstrate a deep understanding of orchestration and an ability to write music that serves narrative while remaining engaging for performers across skill levels.

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Why we love this

Victor López's orchestration opens this medley to genuine flexibility. You can run the strings section independently during warm weather or school events when your full ensemble isn't available, then add winds for your main concert without relearning anything. The songs themselves land instantly with students and audiences alike, making this a morale-booster that still demands musicianship.

What to expect

Vibrant and effervescent, with the kind of infectious joy that made the film so appealing. The medley captures moments of triumph and humor from the story while maintaining bright orchestral colors and straightforward harmonic movement that feels generous rather than simplistic.

Who it's for

Full orchestras at the Grade 3 level, including high school strings programs looking for contemporary film repertoire that builds musicianship without requiring advanced technique. Directors seeking a crowd-pleasing program piece that doesn't compromise musical integrity will find the flexibility of this arrangement particularly valuable.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody across your string and wind sections carefully during transitions between songs; the medley structure means you'll be shifting instrumental focus frequently, so mark cue points in the conductor score where doublings change.
Treat 'Ladies' Choice' as the rhythmic anchor for the entire medley. If your ensemble locks this section solidly, the surrounding material will feel effortless.
Give your woodwinds and brass time to lock the harmonic language before full ensemble rehearsals. Many of these voicings rely on precise harmonic support to let the strings soar.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a second-half opener or closer on a concert mixing classical and contemporary repertoire. Its five-minute length and instant audience recognition make it an excellent palate cleanser between heavier works, and the optional wind arrangement lets you program it confidently whether your full ensemble is available or just your strings.