Shake It Off: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Taylor Swift / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00339087
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Shake It Off - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Shake It Off - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Percussion | $7.00 |
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The mega-chart topper from Taylor Swift. Dur: 2:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00339087
More about this title
About the Artist: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift emerged as one of the defining songwriters of her generation, known for crafting lyrics that resonate across age groups and melodic hooks that embed themselves instantly. Her evolution from country roots to pop superstardom reflects a deliberate command of genre conventions and mass appeal; her songs consistently top charts because they combine emotional directness with irresistible musical architecture.
Why we love this
This arrangement strips away the production sheen of the original and reveals what makes the song structurally sound: a melody that sings naturally on strings, a driving rhythmic pulse that works in any key, and enough harmonic clarity for young players to lock into immediately. Students perform a song they already know and love, which accelerates their buy-in and allows them to focus on intonation and ensemble blend rather than decoding unfamiliar material.
What to expect
Infectious and propulsive. The arrangement captures the song's essential swagger while giving strings the space to sing and articulate. At just over two minutes, it delivers maximum impact in a compact time frame.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level who want to program something current and engaging without sacrificing musicality. Teachers seeking a confidence builder that entertains audiences and energizes rehearsals will find this especially useful for spring concerts or community events.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo steady and light; this piece lives in its rhythmic precision, not in rubato or expressive stretching.
- Balance the pizzicato sections carefully so they sit as a rhythmic backbone rather than dominating the texture.
- Shape the melodic phrases across the bar lines, resisting the urge to punctuate every structural downbeat.
- Use the rhythmic groove as a tool for tuning; if the ensemble swings together through the main riffs, intonation problems often resolve themselves.
How to use it
Pair this with a classical or baroque opening to create a program arc that signals variety and shows the range of your ensemble's skills. It works particularly well as the piece that brings the audience back after intermission, or as an accessible closer that leaves people smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in a syncopated pop setting
- Balancing pizzicato and arco textures within the same section
- Singing melodic lines that sit above a driving accompaniment
- Reading and executing repeated rhythmic figures with stylistic consistency
- Performing with confidence in a contemporary idiom