Rocky Broadway: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
From the Broadway Show (Featuring: Gonna Fly Now / Fight from the Heart / Eye of the Tiger)
Various / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 4
Item: 00-PK-0006663
$72.00
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Description
Featuring the classic "Gonna Fly Now," the touching "Fight from the Heart," and the ever-rousing "Eye of the Tiger" this medley will be a great way to introduce your students to one of the greatest underdog stories of all time. (4:55)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Symphonic Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
230
SKU:
00-PK-0006663
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Why we love this
Roszell captures the emotional arc of Rocky in three songs that work together as a complete narrative. The medley structure lets orchestras showcase both the heroic brass sections and intimate melodic moments without requiring soloists, making it ideal for full ensemble engagement at Grade 4.
What to expect
A montage unfolding in real time. You begin with the understated determination of "Gonna Fly Now," move through vulnerable moments of doubt and resolve in "Fight from the Heart," and arrive at the unstoppable drive of "Eye of the Tiger." The journey feels earned, not rushed.
Who it's for
Grade 4 orchestras ready to tackle a multi-movement medley with dramatic range. This arrangement works for orchestras with consistent winds and strings but flexible brass depth, since the orchestration allows doubling and redistribution of parts to match your instrumentation.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the iconic "Gonna Fly Now" melody across your string and woodwind sections; this opening theme carries the weight of the entire medley's emotional setup.
- The transition into "Fight from the Heart" requires careful dynamic control from the brass. This passage should feel introspective rather than bombastic, even though the orchestration is full.
- "Eye of the Tiger" benefits from a locked, confident rhythm section. Ensure your percussion and lower strings establish a steady groove that propels the energy forward without rushing.
- Record a full run-through early in rehearsals. Comparing takes helps students hear how phrasing choices in the softer sections directly affect the power of the final theme.
How to use it
Program this medley in a concert exploring sports themes, cinematic storytelling, or 1980s classics. It works equally well as a standalone feature or paired with other pop or film arrangements. At under five minutes, it fits naturally between larger classical works or as a high-energy closer.
Skills your students will build
- Managing tempo and energy across connected sections of different character
- Balancing melody between multiple voice pairs (strings, woodwinds, brass)
- Sustaining dynamic contrast within a single medley (soft introspection to driving rhythm)
- Reading a full conductor score and coordinating multiple instrumental lines simultaneously
- Responding to conductorial cues that shift the musical mood