Music from The Lord Of The Dance (arr. Larry Moore): Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Ronan Hardiman / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK01337641
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Michael Flatley's dazzling dance and music extravanganza is certainly an entertainment icon of stage shows, mixing Irish/Celtic dance, music, and spectacular theatrics. Larry Moore's popular arrangement features several of the great moments from the top-selling CD and video.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01337641
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About the Composer: Ronan Hardiman
Ronan Hardiman is an Irish composer and orchestrator who rose to international prominence as the musical architect behind Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames productions. His work bridges classical orchestration with Celtic folk idioms, creating soundscapes that energize dancers and captivate audiences worldwide.
Hardiman's compositions showcase sophisticated harmonic language layered over traditional Irish melodic material. His arrangements for full orchestra demonstrate his skill at translating stage spectacle into playable, engaging charts for school ensembles.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the propulsive excitement of Lord of the Dance without requiring students to navigate excessive complexity. Larry Moore's scoring balances accessibility with authentic orchestral color, giving Grade 4 players a chance to experience genuinely theatrical material that resonates beyond the rehearsal room.
What to expect
Electric and driving, with an irresistible forward momentum. The orchestration sparkles with rhythmic vitality and Celtic color; even at Grade 4 difficulty, the music conveys the energy and spectacle of live performance. Expect audiences to feel the pulse in their feet.
Who it's for
Orchestra directors seeking concert material that generates genuine excitement while staying within reach of developing ensembles. This works equally well for school orchestras, community groups, and programs wanting to showcase accessible yet musically substantial repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythmic pulse driving forward; Celtic grooves lose their vitality when they drag. Establish a steady internal pulse before rehearsing sections, and remind students to subdivide consistently through rubato moments.
- Balance the melody across sections rather than spotlighting one instrument. These arrangements thrive when the orchestration breathes as an ensemble unit, with secondary parts pulling equal weight.
- Lean into articulation and style markings as written. Even straightforward passages gain character when staccatos and accents receive precise execution.
How to use it
Program this as a showstopper concert opener or closer. It pairs naturally with other world music selections or stands alone as a crowd-pleasing finale. The familiar melodic material also makes it effective for community engagement concerts where audience familiarity adds to the performance energy.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady rhythmic pulse in syncopated folk idioms
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across a full section texture
- Articulation control in fast, energetic passages
- Reading and executing ensemble rhythmic patterns with precision
- Building dynamic contrast in music built on repetition