The Way We Were: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Alan Bergman / By Marilyn Bergman / By Marvin Hamlisch / Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00250499
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| The Way We Were - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Viola | $7.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Cello | $7.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Bass | $7.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Piano | $7.00 | |
| The Way We Were - Percussion | $7.00 |
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The musical world continues to celebrate the life of composer Marvin Hamlisch and his legacy of musical treasures. "The Way We Were" remains one of his most beloved, now available in this new setting for string orchestra.Dur: 2:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00250499
More about this title
About the Composer: Alan Bergman
Alan Bergman, along with his wife Marilyn, shaped popular music for over six decades as one of America's most prolific songwriting teams. Their partnership with composer Marvin Hamlisch produced some of cinema's most enduring melodies, including the Academy Award-winning "The Way We Were." The Bergmans' gift for crafting lyrics that resonate emotionally while remaining singable and memorable makes their work ideal for educational settings.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the emotional weight of a genuine American standard without overwhelming Grade 3-4 orchestras. Larry Moore's orchestration respects the melody's intimacy while giving every section meaningful material, so your strings stay engaged rather than relegated to accompaniment patterns. Programming a song this recognizable builds genuine connection with your audience and reminds students why they play.
What to expect
Nostalgic yet timeless. The arrangement invites your players into quiet reflection, with warm harmonic colors and graceful phrasing that feels as natural as singing. There is genuine beauty in the simplicity here, not emptiness.
Who it's for
String orchestras that want to program accessible, emotionally mature repertoire without resorting to simplified pop arrangements. This works equally well for concert settings, competitions, or film score units where students explore how orchestration brings beloved songs to life.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrases with a long, unhurried legato line. Resist the urge to rush; this song earns its power through restraint.
- Balance the first and second violins carefully during the main melody statement so the line sings without sopranos overwhelming the inner voices.
- Coordinate vibrato across sections during sustained chords. Uneven vibrato will muddy the harmonic foundation.
- Mark clear dynamic arrivals at the phrase endings. Each "breathe" between sections should feel intentional, not accidental.
How to use it
Include this on a spring concert celebrating American songwriting, or pair it with film score studies where students analyze how orchestration deepens emotional storytelling. At 2:45, it serves as an excellent closing piece or centerpiece that stands on its own without needing companion works.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long, connected phrases with consistent tone quality
- Balancing harmonic texture between melody and supporting voices
- Responding to conductor-led dynamic shaping and rubato
- Playing with stylistic awareness of popular song idioms in orchestral settings