May It Be (arr. Larry Moore): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Enya / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK01413290
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From the blockbuster movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" comes this hauntingly beautiful ballad sung by Enya. This easy setting by Larry Moore captures the simple effectiveness of Enya's music and your string orchestra will want to play this again and again.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01413290
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About the Artist: Enya
Enya is an Irish singer whose multilayered vocal approach and atmospheric production style defined a generation of new age music. Her work draws from Irish musical traditions while embracing contemporary studio techniques, creating a sound that feels both timeless and modern. In education settings, her music offers string players a chance to explore legato playing and sustained harmonic accompaniment that mirrors the lush vocal arrangements her songs are known for.
Why we love this
Larry Moore's arrangement captures the luminous quality of Enya's original without overwhelming young players. A Grade 2 setting of this iconic film music gives student orchestras immediate access to repertoire they actually recognize and want to play, which builds genuine engagement with their instruments.
What to expect
The music unfolds with quiet dignity and sustained reflection. Warm harmonic colors emerge beneath a singing melodic line, creating space for listeners to breathe and feel rather than process complex musical events. There is genuine beauty in the simplicity.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 2 level will find this piece both achievable and rewarding. Directors looking for film music that resonates with students and audiences alike will recognize an immediate audience connection. It also serves well for programs seeking accessible new age or contemporary repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape long note values with subtle dynamic contours rather than playing them as static blocks of sound. This mimics the breath and phrasing Enya brings to her vocal line.
- Balance the melody section carefully across the ensemble. The tune should float gently above accompaniment rather than cutting through it, which requires restraint from players in supporting parts.
- Maintain a steady, unhurried tempo throughout. Resist the urge to slow down on longer phrases; let the harmony itself create the sense of space and reflection.
- Blend vibrato across the string section so the overall sound feels unified rather than marked by individual players. Young musicians often benefit from discussing 'how much vibrato feels right' together before rehearsal.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a concert closer or as part of a film music section that might also include other accessible soundtrack arrangements. Its contemplative nature makes it particularly fitting for winter or spring concerts where you want to end on a moment of collective stillness rather than virtuosic display.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long tones with consistent tone quality across the section
- Playing melody and accompaniment with appropriate dynamic balance
- Creating smooth phrase shapes without tempo disruption
- Reading and executing sustained harmonic writing