Old Time Rock Roll: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By George Jackson / By Thomas E. Jones III / As performed by Bob Seger / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00175923
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Old Time Rock Roll - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Old Time Rock Roll - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Bob Seger's signature song has become a rock and roll icon with its bluesy melody and driving rock groove. Larry Moore's solid arrangement makes it fun and playable for your string players' pop performances. Dur: 2:20
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00175923
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Why we love this
Larry Moore's orchestration captures the raw energy of the original without losing sight of what makes strings sing. This arrangement sits at exactly the right difficulty level: challenging enough to hold advanced students' attention, accessible enough that Grade 3 players can deliver a confident performance. String orchestras rarely get to claim legitimate rock credibility, and this piece hands it to them.
What to expect
Electric and grounded at once. The arrangement preserves the bluesy swagger of the original while letting strings own the groove with tight rhythmic precision and driving energy. It's a performance that feels both polished and rebellious.
Who it's for
Conductors building a contemporary pops concert or seeking to engage students through music they recognize. String players hungry for repertoire that feels current and rewarding to perform.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening riff. String players often soften rock grooves instinctively; push them to match the articulation and attack of the original recording.
- Balance the melody line against the driving accompaniment. Soloists should cut through without sacrificing ensemble cohesion.
- Let the bluesy character live in your phrasing. This isn't Classical; bent notes and slight rhythmic flexibility serve the style.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock tempos, especially during transitions where the groove could drift.
How to use it
Pair this with a mix of classical and contemporary works to show the full range of string writing. It works especially well as a show closer on a spring pops concert, where audiences respond instantly to the familiar melody and infectious rhythm.
Skills your students will build
- Controlling articulation and tone in rock/pop idioms
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated accompaniment patterns
- Balancing melodic soloists within a driving ensemble groove
- Bending pitches and using vibrato expressively in a bluesy context
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion across contrasting textures