Salute to Broadway: Score
Featuring: Give My Regards to Broadway / Ain't Misbehavin' / My Funny Valentine / I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face / Thou Swell
Arr. Carl Strommen
Grade: 4
Item: 00-PR-0004025
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Description
Perfect for today's audiences, yet bringing the best of Broadway standards to life again, all ages will recognize these tunes. "Give My Regards to Broadway," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "My Funny Valentine," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" and "Thou Swell" make up this fabulous medley. A perfect choice for a community orchestra! (7:25)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
206
SKU:
00-PR-0004025
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About the Arranger: Carl Strommen
Carl Strommen stands among the most frequently performed composer-arrangers of his generation, with work spanning band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and choral literature. His music appears regularly on concert stages, in broadcast television, and in film scores. As both a clinician and commissioned composer, Strommen maintains an active presence in the professional music world and has been honored with ASCAP Standard Writers Awards throughout his career.
A City College of New York graduate, Strommen remains connected to music education through his role as adjunct professor of orchestration and composition at Long Island University's C.W. Post Campus in Brookville, New York. He lives on Long Island and spends significant time in Colorado with extended family.
Why we love this
Strommen's medley distills five beloved Broadway standards into a single, confident package that works beautifully for community orchestras without condescending to the material. The 7:25 duration fits neatly into most concert programs, and the Grade 4 scoring manages accessibility while preserving the character and warmth of each tune. Audiences spanning generations will recognize these melodies instantly, making this an audience-pleaser that doesn't sacrifice musical substance.
What to expect
A joyful sprint through the Great American Songbook, each standard arriving with its own personality before the medley sweeps into the next. The orchestration honors the elegance and humor of these classics while keeping the energy buoyant and the sentiment genuine, never cloying.
Who it's for
Community orchestras seeking Broadway repertoire that audiences will love without requiring professional pit orchestra resources. Orchestras at the intermediate to advanced amateur level will find the Grade 4 scoring manageable and rewarding to prepare.
How to get the most out of it
- Prepare the transitions between movements carefully; Strommen's segues move swiftly, and any lag in tempo or ensemble coordination will disrupt the medley's momentum.
- Balance the melodic line in each section, whether it sits in the strings or passes to woodwinds. Clarity and warmth matter equally here.
- Let the rhythm section anchor the piece with confidence. The underscoring of these standards relies on solid, consistent pulse from the bass and drums.
- Shape each tune's opening with intention. The first few bars set the character, so articulation and phrasing in your opening statements will tell the audience what to expect.
How to use it
Schedule this as an accessible centerpiece on a concert celebrating American musical theater or golden-age Broadway. Its duration and upbeat character make it an excellent closer or a strong opening number; audiences leave humming and smiling either way.
Skills your students will build
- Transitioning smoothly between musical sections at varying tempos
- Balancing multiple melodic lines as the lead passes between sections
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion during fast-moving harmonic changes
- Shaping phrasing and articulation to reflect Broadway song traditions