The Inner Light (Solo with Strings): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Jay Chattaway / Arranged by James Kazik
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00156628
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From a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode of the same name, "The Inner Light" is a melody that is haunting, and yet full of solace. A perfect choice for solo with string orchestra, James Kazik's setting includes solo parts for flute, violin, piccolo, or even the original penny whistle as played by Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart). Dur: 3:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00156628
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About the Composer: Jay Chattaway
Jay Chattaway is a composer and conductor whose work spans television, film, and concert music. Best known for his extensive scoring of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Chattaway brought emotional depth and orchestral sophistication to science fiction television, creating themes and cues that remain iconic decades later. His compositions demonstrate a gift for melody that transcends genre, whether writing for dramatic moments or intimate character scenes.
Why we love this
Chattaway's melody carries genuine emotional weight without sentimentality, and Kazik's arrangement respects that restraint while giving your orchestra real work to do. The flexibility in choosing your soloist (flute, violin, piccolo, or penny whistle) means this fits your ensemble's strengths, and the Grade 3-4 scoring ensures students engage with genuine musical material rather than simplified versions.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like a memory or a meditation. There's a contemplative quality that draws listeners in, yet the melody itself is accessible and memorable. It suggests both wistfulness and acceptance, creating space for the soloist to bring their own interpretive voice to a melody that feels both personal and universal.
Who it's for
Orchestras at the intermediate level seeking repertoire with crossover appeal and cultural resonance. This works equally well for concert programs, pops performances, or special events where you want to acknowledge popular culture without sacrificing musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the solo voice as the primary storyteller. The strings should provide harmonic and textural support without overwhelming the melodic line, even during fuller passages.
- Shape the melody with long, singing phrases rather than breaking it into smaller units. This 3-minute arc rewards sustained, connected playing from your soloist.
- If using penny whistle, allow the player time to familiarize themselves with the articulation and breath control specific to that instrument; it behaves quite differently than flute or violin.
How to use it
This pairs beautifully on a concert that explores film and television scoring, or as a standalone offering on a pops concert where it can serve as a reflective moment between more energetic works. Its moderate length makes it suitable as a closing piece or as part of a thematic program about memory and connection.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo and accompaniment textures
- Sustaining long melodic phrases with consistent tone quality
- Playing expressively in the absence of complex rhythmic challenges
- Supporting a featured performer as an ensemble