The New Girl in Town (from Hairspray): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman / arr. Bob Cerulli
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0001541
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Description
Written in the style of the 50's and 60's rock-and-roll period, this tune from the hit movie, Hairspray, will provide great musical fun. The usually syncopated lines have been modified without losing the drive, "feel" or "groove" of the music. Let your young players rock on with this piece! (2:10)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
72
SKU:
00-PK-0001541
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About the Composer: Marc Shaiman
Marc Shaiman has established himself as a composer for film, television, and stage with a gift for accessible, energetic music that connects with broad audiences. His work on Hairspray and other musical theater projects demonstrates his ability to write music that honors specific genres and eras while remaining performable and engaging for contemporary musicians at all levels.
Why we love this
Bob Cerulli's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without overwhelming young string players. The syncopation has been thoughtfully modified to keep the groove intact while staying within the technical reach of Grade 2 ensembles, making this a rare find that doesn't sacrifice musicality for accessibility.
What to expect
This arrangement channels the exuberance and swagger of mid-century American rock without pretension. The syncopated rhythms create forward momentum and joy, inviting young musicians to discover how groove and style live inside standard orchestral voicings.
Who it's for
String orchestra directors working with Grade 2 ensembles who want contemporary material with real character and style. Players comfortable with basic syncopation and rhythmic precision will engage with the piece's rock-and-roll identity and have fun performing it.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the rhythmic drive by keeping the accompaniment figures precise and locked in; sloppy rhythms will collapse the groove immediately.
- Allow the melody voices to breathe and shape their phrases naturally rather than playing mechanically. The 50s and 60s rock feel depends on phrasing that anticipates and sits behind the beat in places.
- Balance the ensemble so pizzicato lines cut through clearly without drowning out sustained harmonic support.
- Practice sections separately first, then blend; the syncopation can feel unfamiliar to young string players coming from classical repertoire.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or closer to energize an audience and give your ensemble a moment of straightforward musical fun. It pairs well on concerts where you're mixing classical and contemporary repertoire, showing your young players that string orchestras can own the rock-and-roll stage.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythms in a contemporary style context
- Understanding rhythmic groove and ensemble cohesion in non-classical genres
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across distributed parts
- Intonation and articulation control at tempo with rhythmic precision