The Big Race (from Cars): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Randy Newman / As performed by James Taylor / Arranged by John Moss
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00143334
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Viola | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Cello | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - String Bass | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Piano | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Big Race (from Cars) - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
This bold, march-style theme from Disney's animated movie is a great choice for popular programming for your string orchestra. John Moss has woven in other thematic moments from the film to give this piece some tempo style changes that create dramatic film score effects. Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00143334
More about this title
About the Composer: Randy Newman
Randy Newman is a songwriter and composer whose work spans popular music, film scores, and concert settings. His ability to craft memorable melodies and orchestrate them for maximum emotional impact has made him a fixture in both the recording studio and the motion picture industry, earning multiple Grammy and Academy Award nominations.
Why we love this
John Moss's arrangement captures the kinetic energy of the film while staying true to Newman's original voice. The addition of tempo and style shifts tied to other thematic material from Cars gives your orchestra a genuine film score experience, complete with the dramatic pacing that makes this repertoire so engaging for audiences.
What to expect
Bold and energetic, with a film score sensibility that captures the spirit of animated adventure. The march backbone keeps things moving while the inserted thematic moments offer contrast and showcase the emotional range film composers bring to storytelling.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level who want accessible, crowd-pleasing repertoire with real musical substance. This works equally well for groups looking to program film music alongside traditional concert fare or those building student familiarity with popular cinema scoring.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the march rhythm in the lower strings and let that propel the piece forward; a slightly swung feel in the brass cues helps the character come through
- Mark the tempo transitions clearly in rehearsal so players understand the intentional shifts as story beats rather than performance hiccups
- Balance the thematic layers when multiple melodic ideas appear; use a light touch with dynamic shaping to keep the orchestration from feeling muddy
How to use it
Open a family concert with this piece to set an upbeat tone, or pair it with other film themes to create a movie music showcase. The 2:30 duration makes it a perfect anchor for a shorter concert section without requiring a full program around it.
Skills your students will build
- Tracking multiple thematic ideas across tempo changes
- Executing rhythmic precision in march style writing
- Balancing orchestration between melody and accompaniment
- Responding to conductor cues in a narrative musical structure