Theme from New York, New York: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Music by John Kander, words by Fred Ebb / arr. Erik Morales
Grade: 3.5
Item: 00-PK-0008786
$70.00
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Description
Treat your audience to one of the most iconic songs of all time while introducing jazz and swing concepts at a very approachable level. Erik Morales has done a fantastic job with this arrangement of New York, New York, which requires no extra instrumentation to be as cool as the original. Perfect to showcase music from the Broadway show. (3:00)
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Series:
MakeMusic Symphony Strings
Publisher:
MakeMusic Publications
SKU:
00-PK-0008786
More about this title
About the Composer: John Kander
John Kander is a Tony Award-winning composer whose work defined the sound of American musical theater from the 1960s onward. His collaborations with lyricist Fred Ebb produced some of Broadway's most enduring scores, including Cabaret, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. Kander's gift for crafting memorable melodies and his mastery of jazz and popular idioms have made his music a staple of both theater and concert programming.
Why we love this
Erik Morales captures the brassy swagger of this iconic tune in an arrangement that works brilliantly with strings alone. Your ensemble gets to explore jazz phrasing and swing vocabulary without needing horns or a rhythm section, making this an ideal vehicle for introducing those styles to players who typically work in classical contexts. The Grade 3.5 level keeps technical demands reasonable while the arrangement itself radiates personality.
What to expect
Sophisticated and swinging, with that unmistakable New York confidence. The arrangement captures the glamour and energy of the original without losing the intimate swing sensibility that makes the tune timeless. Your ensemble will feel like they're playing something genuinely cool.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level seeking repertoire that excites audiences while expanding players' musical vocabulary. Directors who want to introduce jazz and swing concepts through a piece students already know by name and can recognize immediately.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the swing eighth-note feel; this isn't straight rhythm. Work with your ensemble on the lilt and bounce that makes the tune instantly recognizable.
- Balance the melody against the accompaniment figures carefully. The supporting lines in the violins and violas drive the arrangement's energy, so resist the urge to let them disappear under the leads.
- Articulation choices matter enormously here. Crisp, lifted bowstrokes on the accompaniment will give the performance that classic New York attitude.
- The arrangement's three-minute length is perfect for maintaining focus. Use that contained timeframe to build the narrative arc from opening to final punch.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or closer to anchor an evening with personality and immediate audience recognition. It pairs naturally with other Great American Songbook selections or as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire. The manageable length and approachable difficulty also make it ideal for a winter or spring pops concert.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth-note articulation and phrasing
- Jazz idioms and vocabulary applied to string techniques
- Balance and blend between melody and jazz accompaniment figures
- Stylistic interpretation of non-classical genres