You Raise Me Up (as recorded by Josh Groban): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Josh Groban
Words and music by Rolf Løvland and Brendan Graham / arr. Bob Cerulli
Grade: 1
Item: 00-PK-0002633
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Description
Beginning with a four-measure violin solo, this new arrangement of Josh Groban's lovely chart-topping ballad will be a crowd-pleaser on your beginners' first program. All the emotion remains -- only the more difficult rhythms have been simplified for ease of preparation. Don't miss You Raise Me Up for your first concert of the year. (3:27)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
52
SKU:
00-PK-0002633
More about this title
About the Composer: Rolf Lovland
Rolf Lovland is a Norwegian composer best known for his contributions to contemporary film and television music. He co-wrote "You Raise Me Up" with lyricist Brendan Graham, a song that has become a global standard performed by artists across genres and concert halls worldwide. His work bridges classical sensibility with popular accessibility, making his compositions natural fits for educational ensembles.
Why we love this
Bob Cerulli's arrangement captures the song's essential warmth without overwhelming beginning string players. The opening violin solo immediately engages audiences and gives your section leaders a graceful moment to shine. You get a recognizable, emotionally mature concert opener that actually sits comfortably under the fingers of a Grade 1 ensemble.
What to expect
Warm, uplifting, and immediately familiar. The piece opens with a delicate violin gesture that blooms into a full orchestral embrace. The emotional restraint of the original ballad translates perfectly here, letting younger musicians discover that simplicity and sincerity move listeners just as powerfully as complexity.
Who it's for
Beginning string orchestras ready for their first formal concert. This arrangement works beautifully for Grade 1 ensembles because it demands musicality and ensemble listening without requiring advanced technical facility. It's an ideal choice when you want your students to experience audience connection early in their orchestral lives.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening violin solo with a singing legato line; the four-measure introduction sets the emotional tone before the ensemble enters.
- Balance the string sections carefully during the main melody to ensure the tune stays front and center while accompaniment figures provide foundation.
- Resist the urge to rush through slower passages; sustained notes need breath and space to land with full impact.
- Let younger players hear a recording of the Josh Groban original before rehearsals begin; familiarity helps them commit to the song's inherent expressiveness.
How to use it
Open your fall or winter concert with this piece to establish an inviting mood and build audience confidence in your beginners. It pairs well with lighter pedagogical fare and gives you a natural moment for intermission or a smooth transition into more adventurous repertoire. The three-minute-plus duration gives you substantial programming time without overtaxing young players.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained, singing phrases in a unison or harmonic context
- Listening to and balancing multiple string sections simultaneously
- Responding to a soloist (the opening violin) while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Executing simplified rhythmic patterns that still convey musicality
- Reading articulation and dynamic marks that shape interpretation