The Best of Carole King: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Carole King / Arranged by Johnnie Vinson
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00129261
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Carole King practically owned the radio airwaves in the early '70s with her easy flowing songs and heartfelt performances. This medley of mega-hits includes "I Feel the Earth Move," "It's Too Late," "You've Got a Friend," and "Jazzman."
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00129261
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About the Artist: Carole King
Carole King emerged from the Brill Building songwriting scene to become one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 1970s. Her album Tapestry remains one of the best-selling records of all time, and her catalog spans decades of work as both a composer and performer who shaped the sound of popular music.
King's songs are built on accessible melodies, conversational lyrics, and genuine emotional warmth. For music educators, her work demonstrates how strong songwriting craft and authentic expression can reach audiences across generations and skill levels.
Why we love this
This medley captures four of King's most recognizable hits in an arrangement that sits perfectly at Grade 3, making it genuinely playable without sacrificing the soulfulness that made these songs resonate on the radio. Your students will recognize these melodies instantly, which creates immediate engagement and motivation to nail the details.
What to expect
Warm, approachable, and deeply human. These melodies unfold with the ease of someone singing to you across a room, supported by grooves that keep things moving and harmonies that feel rich without demanding virtuosity. You're in a space where craftsmanship meets genuine feeling.
Who it's for
Concert bands working at the Grade 3 level who want repertoire that excites students through immediate recognition and emotional connection. This works equally well for groups seeking contemporary programming that bridges classical and popular idioms.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between sections thoughtfully. These songs succeed through clear, singing lines; resist the urge to overpower with full ensemble sonority when a smaller group can phrase more expressively.
- The shift between songs in a medley demands rhythmic precision at transitions. Lock the tempo changes, even brief ones, so the band stays cohesive during key changes.
- Let the rhythm section sit comfortably. These are groove-based songs; if your accompaniment feels tight and relaxed, the whole ensemble will settle in and the style becomes contagious.
- Shape phrases like a vocalist would. King's songs breathe naturally; honor that phrasing tradition rather than marching from downbeat to downbeat.
How to use it
This medley makes an excellent closer for a concert pairing classical or traditional works earlier in the program, offering audiences a familiar celebration to send them out energized. It also bridges well between concert seasons, introducing younger students to important songwriting that shaped American popular music.
Skills your students will build
- Stylistic interpretation of contemporary songwriting
- Sustaining focused legato lines across phrases
- Groove-based rhythmic precision in the accompaniment
- Smooth key modulation between connected movements
- Balancing melody prominence with supportive harmonic color