As sung by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, City of Stars has captured every major award, including the Oscar for Best Song. Its simple, jazz-influenced style is easy to perform with this skilled version for string ensemble by James Kazik.
for Violin Solo, Violin Duet, or Violin/Viola Duet
Series: Music for String Orchestra
Score & Parts
Composer: John Williams
Arrangers: Robert Longfield, Amy Barlowe
Level: 3-4
This special edition of John Williams' eloquent theme is arranged to feature a violin solo, violin duet, or a violin and viola duet. Set in its original key, the solo part is the original version as played by Ithzak Perlman, and accompanied by the duet part and a rich string orchestra backdrop. A powerful and dramatic program piece! Dur: 3:45
A YouTube sensation by pianist Yiruma has been adapted for strings by Larry Moore in a concert piece that is ideal for today's students. In a contemporary, emotive style, River Flows in You is a super choice for pops-style program. Piano part is optional.
Hamilton is without question the most creative, talked-about musical to hit Broadway this millennium. In this standout selection from the show, the lead characters lay out their plans for victory, despite their personal hardships. Arranged for strings and a vocalist by Paul Lavendar and Larry Moore, this is a clever way to connect orchestra students with contemporary music.
