Tribute to Charles Strouse: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Charles Strouse / Arranged by Ted Ricketts
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00117029
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In 2008 the entertainment world paid tribute to one of its very best, honoring the 80th birthday of composer Charles Strouse. Some of the most memorable songs from stage and film are included in this musical montage, skillfully arranged for orchestra by Ted Ricketts. Includes: Put on a Happy Face ("Bye, Bye Birdie"), Once Upon a Time ("All American), Tomorrow ("Annie"), Applause, and Theme from Golden Boy. Dur: 5:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117029
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About the Composer: Charles Strouse
Charles Strouse is the composer behind some of Broadway's most enduring melodies, with a career spanning from the 1960s into the 21st century. His gift for writing singable, emotionally direct themes has made his work accessible to both professional and student ensembles, earning him a place in music education curricula across the country.
Why we love this
Ted Ricketts' orchestration captures the theatrical charm of Strouse's originals while keeping the arrangement within the reach of Grade 3-4 orchestras. Five songs in five minutes means you get maximum impact with minimal rehearsal time, making this ideal when you need a concert opener that lands with style and doesn't demand months of preparation.
What to expect
Stepping into a Broadway theater where the pit orchestra is warming up before the curtain. You get five moments of theatrical joy, each one immediately recognizable, with enough orchestral color to feel substantial without feeling stuffy.
Who it's for
Conductors programming full orchestra concerts who want repertoire with instant appeal to audiences and performers alike. This works equally well for high school orchestras seeking accessible yet satisfying concert material and for middle school ensembles ready to tackle something beyond basic educational pieces.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic line against the accompaniment so the famous tunes shine through without getting buried in the full orchestra texture.
- Take advantage of the conductor score to map out which sections carry the melody at each moment; this clarity helps younger players understand their role in the bigger picture.
- Keep the energy consistent across the five movements so the medley feels like a cohesive journey rather than a collection of isolated songs.
- Work the rhythm section as a unit early on; the groove underneath these melodies makes all the difference in capturing their theatrical spirit.
How to use it
Position this early in a concert when you want to engage the audience right away with material they know and love. It also works beautifully as a celebratory finale or as a contrast piece in a program mixing classical and contemporary music.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing clear melodic lines in a full orchestral texture
- Balancing inner voices while maintaining awareness of the overall harmonic color
- Responding to conductor cues across five distinct musical ideas in rapid succession
- Playing with stylistic awareness of Broadway idioms and theatrical phrasing